Camera Operator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester United

Manchester United

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purpose:

We are looking for an innovative and creative camera operator, to take the club's content capture to the next level.

You will join an experienced production team of multi-skilled and multi-disciplined content capture experts.

Manchester United's content team capture every moment of the club's day-to-day, including live matches, training, interviews, and general content capture.

As such your working environments will be varied and diverse, and your working hours will mirror those of the football team, including some unsociable hours.

The Role:

Studio

Following a running order or camera script (which gives the order of show/shots), you'll quickly respond to and interpret the cues of the director to achieve the desired end result.

Outside broadcast (OB)

Working as part of a team of camera operators, you'll film live sporting events, such as training, events, and matches.

On location

Capturing interviews and general daytoday activity, or filming news bulletins in and around the stadium or training ground.

Main responsibilities:

Assemble, prepare, and set up equipment prior to filming, which may include tripods, monitors, lighting, cables and leads and headphones
Offer advice on how best to shoot a scene and explain the visual impact created by particular shots
Plan shots, take part in reconnaissance visits and plan equipment needed.
Find solutions to technical or other practical problems (for an outside broadcast, for example, the natural light conditions need to be taken into account when setting up shots)
Be creative, practical, and innovative with problem solving on the go
Take sole responsibility in situations where only one camera operator is involved in the filming
Keep up to date with filming methods and equipment
Repair and maintain equipment, including keeping equipment logs up to date
Demonstrate a good awareness of health and safety issues, especially around players
Drive crew, and equipment to and from locations

The Person:

Degree or equivalent in Broadcast Journalism, media production or similar is preferred. Or, experience running a YouTube or fan channel or similar camera based venture
Experience in video editing
Solid theoretical, practical, and technical knowledge of cameras
The ability to frame and compose shots
The ability to perform camera moves accurately
Interpersonal and communication skills
The capacity to multitask and take direction from others
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Flexibility, creativity, and patience
Attention to detail.

We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.

Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.
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