Junior Camera Operator
Role summary:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Camera Operator to join our fast-paced and growing team at GB News. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in broadcasting, with a strong interest in camera work, field operations, and outside broadcasts.
Key responsibilities and main tasks:
· Assist camera operators with day-to-day production and filming tasks
· Manage and maintain the camera storeroom, ensuring all equipment is organised and functional
· Support London-based deployments and major outside broadcasts (OBs)
· Assist in large-scale event setups where camera support is required
· Build and maintain a centralised database to track all camera equipment
· Liaise with the Engineering team to ensure all LiveU units are maintained and up to date
Required Skills & Experience
· A degree relevant to broadcasting, media production, or a related field
· Strong interest in camera equipment and live production environments
· Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced setting
· Good organisational and communication skills
· Ability to work flexible hours, including on-location assignments
Desirable Skills (Optional but Beneficial)
· Basic understanding of camera systems and broadcast equipment
· Familiarity with outside broadcast workflows
· Experience with equipment tracking or inventory systems
What you will bring to GB News
GB News is committed to equality & diversity and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of background, origin, gender, religion, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
We value drive, professionalism and integrity and strive to ensure we hold ourselves and our partners to these qualities.
We’re positive thinkers with the resilience to thrive on rapid change and the strength of character to face challenges with good humour and determination.
Above all, we place people at the heart of all we do, whether it’s our audiences or each other.
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About GB News
We are proud to be the United Kingdom’s News Channel.
We place all its communities at the heart of everything we do. We tackle the issues that matter across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland not just the nation’s metropolitan centres. We are balanced and fair in our coverage and ensure conversations are insightful, respectful and set an example by treating others the way would we expect to be treated.
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