Camera Operator

Job Description

Announcement type: Open to current employees of the department.

Nature of Work
This is technical work involving the operation of a variety of complex television cameras during the production of programs for broadcast. Work involves performing a variety of studio set-up activities such as arranging lights, installing props, and locating booms and microphones.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Operates television cameras and related studio equipment. Performs a variety of studio set-up activities such as arranging lights, installing props, and locating booms and microphones to insure optimum studio and video reproduction results. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of the operation of a variety of television cameras and related studio equipment. Ability to perform studio set-up activities such as arranging lights, installing props, and locating booms and microphones. Ability to create theatrical effect and mood, and exploit a scene's dramatic potential with the use of cameras. Ability to respond quickly to directions during productions. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Skill in the use and care of television cameras and related studio equipment.

Minimum Experience and Training
A) One (1) year of responsible experience in the operation of television cameras and related studio equipment; OR
B) Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities, skills.

Minimum Education
All new employment in the service of the government of Guam shall have, as a reasonable measure of job performance, minimum requirement of a high school diploma or a successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test or any equivalent of a general education high school program, apprenticeship program or successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized, accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field required for the job, pursuant to Public Law 29-113.

Minimum Qualifications

A) One (1) year of responsible experience in the operation of television cameras and related studio equipment; OR B) Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities, skills.