TV CAMERA OPERATOR 3

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

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Job Position(s): TV CAMERA OPERATOR 3
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union

 

TV CAMERA OPERATOR 3

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TV CAMERA OPERATOR 3

Salary

$3,345.00 – $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LETA-08112025-PRODUCTION

Department

LA Educational TV Authority

Opening Date

08/11/2025

Closing Date

8/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission ofLouisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places and events.

LPB is a state network of six non-commercial television stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport licensed to the Louisiana Educational Television Authority (LETA), established in 1971 by the Louisiana Legislature. LPB is also affiliated with WLAE-TV in New Orleans.

LPB airs quality national PBS programming including PBS NewsHour, MASTERPIECE, NOVA, NATURE, Antiques Roadshow, Great Performances, as well the many educational programs from PBS KIDS. In addition to its main channel (LPB1), LPB and PBS have a 24/7 children’s channel (LPB2), and LPB and Create TV have a how-to and lifestyle channel.

The Production Department is seeking aT V Camera Operator 3 to join its creative team dedicated to sharing Louisiana stories. This role involves working closely with the director, production team, and anchors/reporters to capture high-quality footage. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience using various filming equipment and a strong visual sense to tell stories through film and editing. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, along with knowledge of both pre- and post-production processes. The candidate must also be comfortable holding a camera and standing for long periods.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in television or video production, videography, or photography for print media; OR

A bachelor’s degree in film studies, broadcasting, digital media, cinematography, or communications plus two years of experience in television or video production, videography, or photography for print media.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

  • Work with the filming director, production team, and anchors/reporters to ensure filmed scenes are high quality and relevant to our audience. This includes documentary, studio and live events.

  • Use the principles of film production to ensure the proper lighting, visuals, sound, and camera angles are used to capture the best shots possible.

  • Provide alternate filming solutions, such as different camera angles or effects, when needed.

  • Actively acquire and maintain camera equipment, including stands, gimbals, filters, and dollies.

  • Adept at editing with Adobe Premiere and able to create basic graphics.

  • Keep up to date on the latest camera operating technologies and trends.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday; however, varying work schedules are offered.

Division: Production Department

Louisiana Educational Television Authority is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf) (Download PDF reader).

How To Apply:

Applicants that possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a salary higher than the minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

No Civil Service test score isrequired in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbeaccepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

LETA is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, LETA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. 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. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-verify system.

Contact Information:

Megan Wright

Louisiana Educational TV Authority

7733 Perkins Rd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Email: HumanResources@lpb.org

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

  • New Year’s Day

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

  • Mardi Gras,

  • Good Friday,

  • Memorial Day,

  • Independence Day,

  • Labor Day,

  • Veteran’s Day,

  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

  • Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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