Sports camera operators film live sporting events for a television broadcast. The footage may be televised live or recorded for a later broadcast. As a sports camera operator, you may use large, mounted video cameras to or smaller digital handheld cameras to capture the action on the field or court, as well as audience reactions. You may also work with sports reporters to interview coaches, team members, and fans. Sports camera operators must pay close attention to the producer and director, taking directions on what and when to shoot. A closely related profession is sports photographer; they take still pictures at games, press conferences, and other sporting events for magazines and websites.