Camera Operator 12 month FTC
Sky
Date: 1 day ago
City: Isleworth, England
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
As part of the camera department, this role will significantly contribute to the effective and efficient technical delivery of productions, servicing the requirements of all Sky and some third party channels, using the resources of SPS. Working closely with the Camera Supervisors and Team Leaders across all disciplines, this role will apply best industry practice and strong operational skills, to deliver an exceptional service to our clients.
The role will necessitate regular weekend working and ad hoc shift patterns and may include some overnight working.
What You'll Do
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Plus other locations depending on business needs.
Inclusion
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
As part of the camera department, this role will significantly contribute to the effective and efficient technical delivery of productions, servicing the requirements of all Sky and some third party channels, using the resources of SPS. Working closely with the Camera Supervisors and Team Leaders across all disciplines, this role will apply best industry practice and strong operational skills, to deliver an exceptional service to our clients.
The role will necessitate regular weekend working and ad hoc shift patterns and may include some overnight working.
What You'll Do
- Operate all cameras in a variety of configurations, on recorded and live programming
- Working across all of Sky TV, including – but not limited to - studios, locations, OBs and handheld work.
- Operate semi-robotic and fully-robotic cameras to a high standard
- Rig and de-rig camera kit, carry out routine maintenance and first-line fault finding on all camera and associated equipment.
- Strive for high levels of delivery, best practice and Sky behaviours in all operational work.
- Comply with Sky’s Health & Safety policy manual, and Sky Production Studios specific Statement of Arrangements policy in relation to Health & Safety.
- Positive, proactive operator who works well in a team.
- Motivated and engaged, with the ability to communicate at all levels, eg peers, clients etc
- A strong work ethic, with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the department when required.
- An awareness of costs and appreciation of seeking value for money.
- Well informed and up to date on broadcast developments and production processes.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Thorough understanding of the craft, theory and terminology of camera operation in analogue and digital multi-camera set-ups.
- Practical understanding of all related disciplines in live TV production.
- Operational awareness in live television multi-camera productions of all genres, including studio, location, OB and handheld work.
- Excellent communication skills and client facing skills.
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
- Access to free NOWTV, for streaming all your favourite shows
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Plus other locations depending on business needs.
Inclusion
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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