What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camera Operator position at Lone Star Park?
Summary
- Operation of an Ikegami Camera during the Live Racing Season.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operating video cameras and related equipment during Live Racing.
- Understanding and implementing various camera angles, movements, and techniques to achieve the director's vision.
- Maintaining and organizing camera equipment.
- Reporting Equipment problems to your supervisor when they occur.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Climbing a 35 foot tall camera tower several times per day/night.
- Dependability, good attendance and occasional overtime required.
- Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain/Storm, etc.).
- Will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Training:
- High school diploma or GED; or three years related experience and/or training; or combination
- 3 years’ work related experience and/or training; or combination.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Video experience
- Computer experience
- Technically minded
- Detail oriented
- Works well under pressure
- Willingness to learn
- Customer Service skills
Training:
- Responsible Gaming
Licenses/Certifications/Other:
- Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
- Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strength:
- Sedentary to medium workload
- Stand, sit and walk consistently
- Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
- Movement:
- Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
- Will use office equipment
- Driving motor vehicles as needed
- Auditory:
- Frequently speak and articulate
- Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
- Environmental:
- Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
- Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses