{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6d7d3847c8d7c02f836d89b5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d7d3847c8d7c02f836d89b5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d7d3847c8d7c02f836d89b5","title":"Camera Operator","description":"Job Title: Camera Operator – (Full Season)\nBusiness Unit: Wheeling Nailers Hockey Team\nDepartment: Production\nReports To: Manager of Game Operations & Activation\n\nThe Wheeling Nailers are expanding their game day broadcast and are looking to hire experienced broadcast camera operators for the 2026-2027 home season.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nCamera Positions Available: Main Follow (traditional broadcast-style follow of the game for the television broadcast), Tight Follow (traditional broadcast-style tight follow of the game for the television broadcast), Wireless Roaming (responsible for majority of Fan Cam shots, as well as following the Emcee for necessary segments), Reverse Angle (Responsible for following the game, in arena promotions, and identifying key moments for replay use)\nRead over and comprehend game scripts to discern when shots are needed during a game and when specific events are occurring.\nEnsure and execute proper camera techniques, such as proper composition and framing, camera settings, and camera set-up. Ability to react instinctively as the game takes place.\nSet-Up and tear-down equipment before and after games and events as needed.\n\nQUALIFICATION STANDARDS:\nBasic understanding of professional ice hockey, and willingness to continue to learn.\nExpected to have a firm technical understanding of production fundamentals.\nWorking knowledge of camera equipment, including camera operation such as white balance, shutter speed, aperture, gain, audio levels, focus, and more.\nMinimum 1 or more years videography/production experience or in a related media field.\nStrong computer and technical skills, solving problems independently, previous work in television/livestreaming broadcasts, previous work in/around sports\nMust work playoffs April-June unless excused by supervisor\n\nThe Wheeling Nailers may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. The Nailers are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.","company":"Wheeling Nailers","rawCompany":"wheeling nailers","city":"Wheeling","state":"WV","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T19:35:25.599Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-4031.00","title":"Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film","slug":"camera-operators-television-video-and-film"},{"code":"27-4012.00","title":"Broadcast Technicians","slug":"broadcast-technicians"},{"code":"27-4011.00","title":"Audio and Video Technicians","slug":"audio-and-video-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"512191","title":"Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services","slug":"teleproduction-and-other-postproduction-services"},{"code":"711211","title":"Sports Teams and Clubs","slug":"sports-teams-and-clubs"},{"code":"512110","title":"Motion Picture and Video Production","slug":"motion-picture-and-video-production"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Camera Operator","description":"Job Title: Camera Operator – (Full Season)\nBusiness Unit: Wheeling Nailers Hockey Team\nDepartment: Production\nReports To: Manager of Game Operations & Activation\n\nThe Wheeling Nailers are expanding their game day broadcast and are looking to hire experienced broadcast camera operators for the 2026-2027 home season.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nCamera Positions Available: Main Follow (traditional broadcast-style follow of the game for the television broadcast), Tight Follow (traditional broadcast-style tight follow of the game for the television broadcast), Wireless Roaming (responsible for majority of Fan Cam shots, as well as following the Emcee for necessary segments), Reverse Angle (Responsible for following the game, in arena promotions, and identifying key moments for replay use)\nRead over and comprehend game scripts to discern when shots are needed during a game and when specific events are occurring.\nEnsure and execute proper camera techniques, such as proper composition and framing, camera settings, and camera set-up. Ability to react instinctively as the game takes place.\nSet-Up and tear-down equipment before and after games and events as needed.\n\nQUALIFICATION STANDARDS:\nBasic understanding of professional ice hockey, and willingness to continue to learn.\nExpected to have a firm technical understanding of production fundamentals.\nWorking knowledge of camera equipment, including camera operation such as white balance, shutter speed, aperture, gain, audio levels, focus, and more.\nMinimum 1 or more years videography/production experience or in a related media field.\nStrong computer and technical skills, solving problems independently, previous work in television/livestreaming broadcasts, previous work in/around sports\nMust work playoffs April-June unless excused by supervisor\n\nThe Wheeling Nailers may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. 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