News Camera Operator

Launceston - SalariedSouthern Cross Austereo is Australia's leading media entertainment company, home of LiSTNR, Triple M & HIT networks, and regional television affiliations including with Networks 7 and 10. With the ability to reach 95% of the population through our Radio, TV and Digital channels, our mission is to Entertain, Inform & Inspire all Australians Anytime. Anywhere!7 Tasmania, a part of SCA, is the #1 television network in Tasmania. We have a rare opportunity for a multi-skilled News Camera Operator to join the market-leading 7 Tasmania News team based in Launceston.What's on offer for you?

• Permanent position based in our vibrant Launceston office.
• Flexible working environment (we offer a range of flexible working options).
• Training and development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave, volunteer leave, concert tickets, footy tickets, social events - PLUS much more!
• Highly supportive and creative culture that enables you to be your best unique self!
• Attractive salary package and opportunities for growth & progression - we love to promote internally across our 65 offices!

Our ENG Camera Operators have the knowledge and technical skills required to multi-skill across our news gathering operations in a small team environment. The person in this role will display excellence in news gathering, by shooting, editing, and live field broadcasting - crafting visuals to assist narrative, meeting tight deadlines and adapting quickly to breaking news. You will also know or learn news studio operations - supporting technical crew, journalists, and anchors to cover each day's big stories. You will have an interest in news and current affairs, current driver licence, and be a team player, with the ability to think laterally and solve problems creatively.What you'll be doing:

• Display excellence in news gathering by shooting, editing and live field broadcasting.
• Crafting visuals to assist narrative, meeting tight deadlines and adapting quickly to breaking news.
• Support technical crew, journalists, and anchors to cover each day's big stories.
• Basic studio operations, including camera, vision mixing and audio.

Experience we're looking for:

• Demonstrable experience with electronic news gathering, including video and audio capture, and non-linear editing (SCA currently uses Quantel and Avid systems).
• Energy and enthusiasm to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced and creative environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, paired with an attention to detail.
• Proficient ability to multi-task and multi-skill across TV operations.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure to very precise deadlines.
• An interest in local affairs, documentary filmmaking and creative storytelling.
• Experience in field ENG live broadcasting, and knowledge of TV studio operations could be advantageous.

We are a values driven organisation - if you genuinely live and breathe our values, you'll be a great addition to SCA.

• We're Better Together
• People are our Power
• Always Curious
• We Push Doors Open
• Be Genuine

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