Digital Media platform based in Central London is actively looking for a Russian Speaking Camera Operator with editing skills. Camera Operator / Video Editors are responsible for recording and editing proprietary footage (video, audio and graphics) into a finished product suitable for broadcast on our digital/mobile platforms and TV channels, or for external distribution.

This can include:

– Shooting material for use in edited packages

– Editing news and features material (interviews. packages, picture sequences, etc) primarily for digital channels

– Providing creative briefs and working closely with a small unit to brainstorm unique and innovative story telling approaches

– Editing, quality controlling and mastering material for external distribution

– Providing ad-hoc editing services to other departments as required

– Responsible for maintaining clear curatorial oversight of footage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

– Creative and expert camera operation

– Editing a variety of news and feature items in an entertaining and informative manner

– Liaising closely with the digital content team on graphics and visual content

– Quality assurance of edited material pre broadcast on multimedia platforms and ensuring that all work is completed to a high technical multi-formatted standard

– Strong creative input into material produced

– Ensuring all items make their allocated deadlines

– Liaising with newsroom, digital and commercial colleagues as required

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

– Experience of working as a camera-operator, ideally in a television news environment

– Knowledge of the general systems, practices and broadcast standards within a wider news/operational environment

– Experience of working as a non-linear video editor with fast, adaptable non-linear editing skills; experience in long-form craft editing would be useful

– Excellent sense of pace and timing

– Ability to present material creatively; experience of motion graphics software (After Effects) desirable

– Skills to edit creative or meaningful sequences from available footage

– Aptitude to interpret and effectively communicate ideas, i.e. visualize and express written words in pictures and sound to achieve producers or journalists’ vision

– Ability to work closely and constructively with other team members across the editorial team, as well independently when required and demonstrating sound judgement on shot and audio selection

– Ability to work calmly and effectively in extremely stressful time critical situations

– Detailed oriented and high level of computer literacy; excellent communication skills both written and oral

– Flexible and prepared to learn new skills, embrace and nurture a culture of change and positive attitude

A rare great opportunity for an experienced Camera Operator with Russian language skills. Apply right now!