VIDEO: Camera Operator & Production Assistant

Reports To: Head of Video, Director of Production, Assistant Production  Managers. Collaborates with Audio/Video/Recording Vendor. 

Supports: Video Department, Orchestras, Ensembles, Janiec Opera Company,  Special Events 

Summary 

The Camera Operator/ Swing Production Assistant helps facilitate a positive and  enjoyable work environment. They generally work 3-4 days per week as a Camera  Operator, 2-3 days in another department (likely Lighting or Carpentry) and have 1 to 2 days per week off. The Video Department is responsible for the design and engineering of all video recordings for Orchestras, Special Events, Operas and Special Projects in  collaboration with our Audio/ Video/ Recording Vendor. They are responsible for  collaborating with our vendor to provide Video Engineering (supported by and  designed by the Vendor) for all necessary projects. As needed, members of our Sound/ Video/Recording Vendor’s team will join the BMC Production Staff for projects. The core Video Crew is the Head of Video, a Video Engineer, and a crew of Camera  Operators/ Swing Production Assistants.  

Holistic effective communication and dissemination of information as well as a love of  music and a sense of humor when appropriate is essential to the successful execution of  this position. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work in the Video Recording Department as directed generally 3-4 days per  week.
• Work in another Department (likely Lighting or Carpentry) as directed generally  2-3 days per week (always with a least 1 day per week off).
• Maintain safe, instructive, and productive workspaces.
• Ensure that EVERY concert or event that requires Camera Operation receives it in a timely manner in collaboration with our Sound/ Video/ Recording Vendor.
• Practice proper safety procedures always.
• Ensure excellence and quality of work in all performance venues and over performances.
• Operate a video camera for all assigned performances as required.
• Attend all production meetings and extra meetings with designers as needed. 
• Turn in weekly receipts. 
• Attend all load- ins and outs. 
• Run shows as required. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Supervised by the Head of Video, Director of Production and collaborator with  the Audio/ Video/ Recording Vendor. 

Qualifications 

• Strong communication skills. 
• Highly motivated. 
• Good attitude and work ethic. 
• Willingness to take ownership of your position and not blame other staff members or outside  circumstances for your degree of success on individual tasks and on your position as a whole.
• Able to take instruction and feedback from supervisors and use it to improve your job  performance. 
• Understanding of channels of communication and the importance of clear and open  communication. 
• Maintain calm under pressure and receive/ intake information from multiple sources that you  quickly prioritize and relay to the Director of Production/ act upon if deemed appropriate.
• Above all, must possess a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and ability to work well in a team  dynamic. 

Requirements 

• Complete satisfactory background check 
• Must have valid state driver's license and possess a clean driving record 

Compensation 

• Includes a season stipend paid bi-weekly, full board, and on-campus housing