Weekend Robotic Camera Operator (Live Television)

Location: New York, NY; onsite at 220 E. 42nd St.

Salary: $56.00–$65.00 per hour

Company

NewsNation provides live cable news broadcasts from its New York studios.

What you will do

• Operate robotic studio cameras and frame shots based on real-time direction from the control room.
• Execute smooth, precise on-air camera moves in live broadcasts.
• Perform basic shading and color correction using waveform monitors and vector scopes.
• Maintain consistent framing, exposure, and image quality across multiple cameras.
• Respond to director cues, troubleshoot technical issues, and support multiple live shows or segments during a shift.
• Communicate with directors and control room staff throughout production.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience operating studio cameras or robotic camera systems in live television.
• Proficiency with robotic camera control systems and live shot execution.
• Strong knowledge of framing, composition, exposure, and color balance.
• Ability to evaluate video quality, including color and shading, and work accurately under pressure.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
• Must be a member in good standing of IBEW Local 1212 or eligible to join upon hire.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field.
• Experience with Ross robotic camera systems.
• Experience with Sony RCPs and color correction tools such as Cobalt.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time schedule with assignments across early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work in a fully manual, director-driven control room environment.
• Part-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) and applicable local or state leave plans.
• Union benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.