Head of Camera & Lighting

Description

Summary: As the Head of Camera & Lighting, you will lead the filming and lighting for on-air news, programs, outside broadcasts, and special events, ensuring operational excellence. Highlights: 1. Lead camera and lighting operations for news and programs 2. Supervise, train, and manage camera operators 3. Develop lighting solutions and enhance camera output As the **Head of Camera \& Lighting** you will be responsible for the filming and lighting of on\-air news and programmes of all galleries, outside broadcast and special events. **Key Responsibilities:** * Ensure that all cameras and camera control systems are regularly maintained and in excellent working condition liaising with Engineering to achieve the highest technical operating standards at all times. * Responsible for staff supervision, training and advising Management on new materials/equipment needed to achieve operational excellence and to keep up to date with industry trends. They will be responsible * for the rostering of camera operators and managing leave and sickness cover. * To liaise with the supervisors/Team leaders on the day to day running of the Camera/Lighting section * Ensure appropriate operations processes are followed and that staff are well trained to do the required job to the highest industry standards * Operation of all cameras and jibs/cranes as Directed, both Studio/Newsroom and location/OB based * Operating the lighting control panels \& maintaining the lighting design * Operation of the Robotic Camera system and simultaneous operation of the Camera control system. * To liaise with Directors on all studio productions * Developing lighting solutions for new studio based shows * As the **Head of Camera \& Lighting** you will be responsible for the filming and lighting of on\-air news and programmes of all galleries, outside broadcast and special events. **Other Responsibilities:** * Proactively looking to enhance the camera output for all studio based shows * Attending meetings with management and direct reports * Setting staff objectives as well as carry out annual appraisals for the staff. * Identify annual training requirements for the team. * Ensure capturing KPI and generate daily, weekly and monthly reports. * Managing team recruitment and ensure operational continuity. * Perform other duties relevant to the job as requested by the management **Education:** * Minimum Bachelor Degree in Film, Communications, Broadcast Operations. Master Degree in related field is preferred as well as specialized diplomas in Camera and Lighting **Experience:** * A minimum of 12 years professional experience in studio cameras and lighting. * Five years should have been spent in a senior role in a broadcast news environment