TV CAMERA OPERATOR 3

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, and clear a background check.

Qualifications

Job Concepts

Function of Work:
Performs highly advanced operation of digital high definition/standard definition studio/remote location cameras during multi-camera television/video productions, off-line/on-line digital linear/non-linear editing, remote lighting, content development, and floor manager or crew supervisor during premier high profile national and statewide television/video programs for viewing/distribution through Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

Level of Work:
Advanced.

Supervision Received:
General from the Television Senior Producer 2 or Television Senior Producer 1 or functional supervision from other higher-level television production staff.

Supervision Exercised:
Project basis lead worker over subordinates assigned to a production project such as lower level camera operators.

Location of Work:
Any agency having a large television/video production staff.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Television Camera Operator 2 by the presence of responsibility for working on premier high profile nationally distributed television/video programs, editing of audio and video content material on off-line/on-line digital non-linear/linear editing equipment without Producer Class supervision, and responsibility for content development decisions as they apply to the Television Camera Operator 3’s, Television Directors’, and Television Producers’ duties. The level of responsibility, independent thinking, and actions to accomplish the assignment program is far greater than at the Television Camera Operator 2 level.

Differs from Television Senior Director by absence of responsibility for serving as technical director as primary duty.

Differs from the Television Associate Producer by the absence of responsibility for topic identification and content selection as primary duty.

Examples of Work

Operates professional broadcast quality digital high definition/standard definition digital/analog studio/remote location cameras during multi-camera television/video productions. Expresses visual artistry through advance use of the television camera.

Works primarily on programs for national and international audiences, with some work on statewide productions assigned.

Consults, contacts, researches and works with various State, National, International Corporate Heads, Associates Educators, Law Enforcement, Government Officials, Governors, Doctors, Lawyers and other national, state, and local personnel in the development and preparation of video projects and media presentations. Works with outside content experts and subordinate project associates in the conceptualization, recording, and editing phases of projects. With wide discretion, establishes and follows schedules and obligations with regards to various projects.

Employs, and if needed, establishes methods to adhere to new technical advances and production techniques and guidelines in digital television production to comply with federally mandated conversion to digital transmission, multi-casting and compressed video, as well as following established techniques and guidelines for standard analog television production.

Produces assigned remote single camera field productions while in the field. Ensures the framing subject and composition of the recorded image is adapted from 4X3 format to new wide screen federally mandated 16X9 format.

Demonstrates aesthetic precedents in videotaped material, such as framing, lighting, advanced editing, rule of thirds, 180° line rule, continuity and pacing.

Makes Television Senior Director and some Television Producer class decisions in content identification and development and off-line/on-line non-linear/linear digital editing of audio and video material. Functions as primary editor on on-line non-linear digital editing equipment. Uses analysis of content development and target audience information.

Applies Federal Communications Commission, Public Broadcasting System and other National, State, Agency and local Rules Regulations and Guidelines to the many facets of television/video production to ensure information-correct recording of content material.

Serves as technical advisor and to the Television Producer Classes in setting objectives and developing content, and as to which format to record and edit media to that effectively presents the subject matter.

Directs, with almost total freedom, the use of talent and equipment in the field, within the limitations of structural guidelines of the television production, to complete a segment or a portion or a production.

Edits recorded media on a digital linear/non-linear editor, using accepted forms and techniques, while adding creative elements. Reviews and logs video from field shoots, archival and other material, and develops edit decision list (EDL) for on-line production. Transforms ideas, within the confines of the position, to create a positive or negative reaction depending upon shot selection and development of content material in the editing processes.

Functions as a Television Senior Director/Technical Director on previously formatted television/video productions without immediate supervision. On new or more complex formatted programs may function as a Television Director/Technical Director with limited functional supervision of a Television Senior Director.

Aids in designing and implementing fully realized visuals for premier high profile programs. Operates and technically programs digital video effects unit, dual channel digital still store, and video 3-D workstation with paint box in pre-production, production, and post-production, as assigned and required.

Programs and operates electronic computer graphics for titles, supers and credit rolls during production and post-production activities.

Operates digital multi-source audio recording, mixing and equalization equipment during studio and remote locations production and post-production activities.

Serves as senior floor manager or crew chief during premier high profile production activities during both studio-based and remote productions.

Functions as Television Lighting/Stage Director primarily on single camera electronic news gathering/electronic field production remote shoots for high profile programs by designing and implementing lighting plots.

Troubleshoots television/video production equipment problems on remote shoots and performs simple repairs on all equipment, as needed.

Maintains non-electrical portion of television/video camera in studio productions.

Researches and recommends television equipment purchases to management.

Uses advanced computer processes to adapt content material to various digital media, including web-sites, streaming video, and enhanced television technologies.

Instructs and regularly checks work on new Television Camera Operator 1 and 2 positions, student interns, and camera volunteers on proper studio/remote, single/multi camera operation as assigned.