Crew Call Atlanta – Camera Operator

Professional Broadcast Camera Operator (Contract)
Ebenezer Baptist Church – Atlanta, GA
Sunday Mornings | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The PTZ and Remote/Floor Camera Operators at Ebenezer Baptist Church play a vital role in producing high quality live worship service broadcasts every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Our production philosophy centers on two core commitments: honoring the in person worship experience and ensuring that online viewers feel immersed in the service rather than simply watching a recording of it. Candidates must be currently working professionally in television, live broadcast, or film production. Operators must demonstrate advanced technical mastery and compositional judgment suitable for nationally streamed, multi-camera live broadcasts, with a minimum of 3-5 years of professional, hands on experience in fast paced, live television production environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate PTZ and/or ENG style cameras during worship services, in a multi-camera live environment, maintaining precise framing, exposure, and compositional integrity under real-time direction, ensuring smooth, accurate, and visually compelling coverage that supports and communicates the worship experience to the remote participant/viewer – while being respectful of the in room worshipper experience; avoiding distractions while still capturing meaningful, engaging visuals for the broadcast audience/remote congregation.
• Respond quickly to real time direction from the Director or Technical Director, adapting to spontaneous changes with professionalism and situational awareness.
• Contribute to a broadcast style that helps online viewers feel present in the sanctuary, emphasizing natural, authentic, and worship centered imagery.
• Prepare, position, and test camera equipment prior to each service, ensuring all gear is fully operational and properly configured.
• Anticipate speaker movement and spontaneous liturgical elements.
• Troubleshoot minor camera or transmission issues when needed.

Required Professional Experience

• Active employment or professional freelance work in television, live broadcast, streaming, or film production.
• Strong understanding of broadcast camera operation, including exposure, focus, white balance, and lens control.
• Experience working in multi camera environments with intercom communication and real time direction.
• Familiarity with production gear such as PTZ controllers, tripods, camera transmitters, tally systems, and studio camera rigs.
• Experience working on productions with strict timing windows.