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Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

$250/hr

Engineering System Operator Department: Engineering MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road Primary ... Cameras, COMPUWEATHER and Brookhaven Lab Data in order to supply Railroad Management with the ...

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Camera car driver

Durham, NC · On-site

This role involves operating and monitoring license plate recognition (LPR) camera systems, identifying vehicles assigned for repossession, and coordinating with recovery agents. The ideal candidate ...

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Surveillance Camera Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$35K - $40K/yr

... the camera systems. - Respond to alerts and incidents seen on the cameras, working with law ... operators in a 24/7 operations center. - Train new camera operators on how to use the camera ...

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Infographic showing various Camera System Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,583 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

NewsNation - Robotic Camera Operator - Part-time

New York, NY

Tribune Media
Broadcasting • 10K+ employees
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$56 - $65/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

NewsNation is seeking a Part-Time Robotic Camera Operator to support live cable news broadcasts from our New York studios. This role operates in a fully manual, director-driven control room environment and is responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality on-air visuals.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well under pressure, and can respond quickly and accurately to real-time direction during live and breaking news coverage. This position requires flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.

This position is based in New York, NY and requires reporting to 220 E. 42nd St. It is covered under IBEW Local 1212.

Responsibilities

  • Operate robotic studio cameras and frame shots based on real-time direction from the control room
  • Execute smooth, precise on-air camera moves in a live broadcast environment
  • Perform basic shading and color correction using waveform monitors and vector scopes
  • Maintain consistent framing, exposure, and image quality across multiple cameras
  • Respond quickly and accurately to director cues in a fast-paced, manual control room
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and adjust as needed during live production
  • Communicate clearly with directors and control room staff during all phases of production
  • Support multiple shows and/or live segments within a shift as needed
  • Work all shifts as assigned, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience operating studio cameras and/or robotic camera systems in a live television environment
  • Proficiency in robotic camera control systems and live shot execution
  • Strong understanding of framing, composition, exposure, and color balance
  • Ability to accurately evaluate video quality, including color and shading
  • Ability to perform under pressure in a live, breaking news environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting
  • Proven problem-solving ability and adaptability during live production
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with Ross robotic camera systems
  • Experience with Sony RCPs and color correction tools (e.g., Cobalt)

Additional Information

  • This position is covered under IBEW Local 1212. Candidates must be members in good standing or eligible to join upon hire
  • Compensation: $56.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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