**What’s the role?**
Working across the wider Sky News business, the Camera Operator will contribute to the creation and delivery of content for the day-to-day covering of news, including breaking news events, feature and long format stories and special event broadcasts. The role will require the individual to work with reporters, producers, and anchors to shoot live crosses, stories, interviews and crew on outside broadcasts.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Provide camera coverage of news events, media conferences & interviews.
+ Facilitate mixed multicamera setups for interviews and live remote program hosting.
+ Use large sensor cameras for the shooting of long form content.
+ Actively participate in communications with all areas of Sky News.
+ Train and assist in the development of Video Journalists.
+ Travel domestically and internationally for news events and feature stories, sometimes at short notice.
+ Operate drones, Go Pros and Gimbals to enhance content creation.
+ Collaborate with editorial staff, producers, and reporters on the creative enhancement of video content.
+ Maintenance of camera equipment and assist Engineering in maintenance of camera equipment and vehicle.
+ Work on outside, large-scale broadcasts.
+ Proactively support and engage in work practices that contribute to the continuous improvement of the Sky News Camera Operations team.
**Who are you?**
+ Experience working as a camera operator, 2/3-inch cameras and full-frame camera experience essential. News gathering experience is preferable.
+ Proven editing skills on Premiere Pro or similar platforms.
+ Demonstrate knowledge of camera operations, including multicamera set ups.
+ A strong interest in news and current affairs both domestic and International.
+ An understanding of editorial requirements and long form programming
+ Knowledge of a variety of technical equipment including LiveU/TUV, go pros, audio set ups and drones.
+ Assist with the enhancement and streamlining of the camera department and its equipment.
+ A creative eye for covering news and storytelling with production values and sequences.
+ Ability to work with tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
+ Comfortable working within a team environment while remaining responsible for your hours and equipment.
+ Hold a current, unrestricted driver’s license.
+ Eligibility to travel domestically and overseas with no restrictions when applying for international work permits.
+ Availability to work a 24/7 flexible roster driven by the news cycle.
+ Display a positive attitude, contribute creative ideas and be able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.
+ Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills
+ Self-managed in completing tasks assigned to you
**News Benefits**
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
+ **Exclusively ours** – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
+ **Health & wellbeing** – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
+ **Time off** – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
+ **Helping you grow** – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition
+ **Financial wellbeing** – Support on making the most of your money
+ **Perks & discounts** – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
+ **Giving back** – Make a difference to our communities.
+ **Workplace Inclusion and facilities** – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms
Who are we?
Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.
Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.
Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.
Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.
What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion** _We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know._
**_If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit_** www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers **_under the DEI section._**
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