At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate cameras on location, capturing compelling visuals for news and broadcasts.
- Company: Join the BBC Wales camera team, known for creativity and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, 25 days annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping how audiences see important stories in Wales.
- Qualifications: Experience in various production environments and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35500 - 45000 £ per year.
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time until 26 March 2027
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, Wales Operations – Camera Team
LOCATION: Cardiff – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £35,500 - £45,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to work evenings, weekends, extended production days and, at times, at short notice, in line with BBC Variable Exception Terms and Conditions.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Be a key part of the BBC Wales camera team, operating cameras primarily on location with the newsgathering team, but at times in the studio or on other outside broadcasts. You will demonstrate a high level of technical skill, creativity and efficiency, translating the visual needs of Producers and Directors into compelling pictures while adapting quickly to fast-moving news environments. At times, you will support multi-camera setups, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality, visually distinctive content.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
- Provide guidance, training and day-to-day support to junior staff, contributing to their development and performance.
- Operate single-camera shoots independently, delivering visually strong sequences with a moderate level of artistic and technical complexity, including lighting setups.
- Capture high-quality stills photography on location.
- Work at the highest level of craft complexity across a variety of productions, delivering outstanding visual content to BBC audiences.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Experience working across a range of programme types and production environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively under pressure.
- A willingness to expand your skills and explore new opportunities in filmmaking.
- Edit knowledge for editing packages.
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants.
At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or to carry out this role, please contact us via email.
Senior Camera Operator in Cardiff employer: BBC Group and Public Services
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