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Al Jazeera Media Network
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London, Greater London
Cameraperson - Arabic Channel (Input)
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Job Description
Description Position at Al Jazeera Media Network Summary: The Cameraperson is responsible for the acquisition of news and programmes footage on location using ENG camera, sound, lighting and edit equipment. edit the material in all its aspects . Ensuring the material reached the news room in its highest standard and quality using the feeding devices other than the SNG. Key Responsibilities and Accountability: * Rig & operation of ENG equipment on location for acquisition of news and programmes material * Maintains and looks after ENG equipment to the highest standard * Works closely with editorial field teams to deliver high quality live and recorded material from the field * Edits all the required material (Packages, Clips, Rushes...) * Maintains accurate documentation of equipment for shipping and customs purposes * Maintains neat archive on a daily basis of his work. * Meets editorial deadlines for delivery of edited packages from the field * Assists editorial staff with the pre-planning of news and programmes events, Starting from Idea Generating to synopsis and/ until the package is done. * Documents and reports any technical problems encountered with ENG equipment * Assists with development of new technical workflows & equipment associated with newsgathering * Follows and works within all safety guidelines produced by the network or contracted security advisors * Works closely with department coordinators to achieve efficiency in mission planning and tasks * Stays in touch with the state of the art technology in his field * Willingness to travel, work long hours, weekends, or overnights when required. Job Requirements / Qualifications: * Minimum National Academic Diploma or Bachelor degree in Media or related fields * A minimum 3 years working in television environment and demonstrable interest in ENG Camera work * Broadcast standards including HD 1080i, SDI, AES/EBU, MPEG, PAL 625, NTSC * Operation of Broadcast TV Cameras, lighting and sound equipment * Operation of MAC computers and nonlinear edit software * International news and current affairs Tools: * ENG Cameras, Lighting and Sound and editing * Computers and newsgathering software * Ancillary broadcast newsgathering equipment - BGAN, Autocue, Thuraya IP, DigiLinks.