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Hearst Television

Part-Time Camera Operator

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

As Camera Operator, you will control the visual broadcast equipment during newscasts. You will work with the news production team and have a working knowledge of broadcast production operations to ...

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Student Assistant (Ram TV Sports Camera Operator)

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX • On-site

$10/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Angelo State University rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Student Assistant (Ram TV Sports Camera Operator)
Position Type
Student
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Communication and Mass Media
Essential Duties
This posting will remain open to generate a pool of qualified student applicants for available positions during the semester.
The purpose of the camera operator position is to successfully set up, tear down, and operate the camera equipment throughout the sport's broadcast. In addition to learning how to operate the camera, this position may require students to learn about the production side of a sports broadcast. This includes setting up and tearing down equipment for the sport's production, pulling in audio/video feed from the cameras and soundboard, trimming live feed for replays, downloading and overlaying graphics, and directing camera operators and producers during the live sporting event. There will be opportunities to call games a play-by-play and color commentator.
Required Qualifications
  • Setting up all the camera and production equipment before the game.
  • Operating the camera equipment throughout the entirety of the broadcast.
  • Tearing down all the camera and production equipment after the game.
  • Pull in the audio/video feed for the live-stream event.
  • Download and overlay graphics for the broadcast.
  • Trim down and play replays during the live sporting event.
  • Direct camera and production crew during the sport's broadcast.
  • Call games as a play-by-play or color commentator.
  • No experience is necessary, but preference will be given to students who have taken Beginning Video Production (COMM/MM 1317), and/or Advanced Video Production (COMM/MM 4365) and who will also be enrolled and willing to work during the summer.
  • All entry-level positions start as a camera operator.
  • Other duties will apply while you train on the job.
  • Producing, Directing, Play by Play Commentator, and Color Commentator are advanced positions. These positions require more experience and come with a higher pay scale.

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time.
  • Must be able to walk a long distance.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 10 pounds.
  • Must be able to work outdoors.

Salary
$10.00/hr
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us athr@angelo.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
08/04/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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