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Sky News is looking for an experienced Camera Operator/Editor to be seconded to our bureau in Johannesburg for a minimum of 2 years, with the expectation of travel across South Africa, and sometimes hostile environments. The role will be to acquire and deliver raw and edited news content to Sky Studios in London using a variety of equipment depending on what each individual assignment demands.

Please note this role requires legal right to work in the UK and full driver's licence (UK or international).

What you'll do:

Acquire and deliver media to Sky News using a variety of equipment depending on the needs of each individual story, potentially on your own.

Use the latest HD cameras for ENG, EFP, digital video and long-form/documentary style content gathering including Panasonic GH7's.

Deliver live and recorded video content from the field, using IP technologies (LiveU's/Starlinks).

Collaborate with a range of Sky News correspondents, field producers and fellow camera operator/editors to gather, manage and deliver the best possible content for all Sky News platforms.

Take responsibility for your own ENG camera, sound and personal broadcast equipment including the use of company pool/hired vehicles when required.


Minimum requirements:

Extensive experience delivering a wide variety of raw and edited news content for all platforms under pressure of tight deadlines and challenging environments.

The ability to confidently operate a range of ENG cameras, editing and transmission equipment for all news gathering purposes.

A high level of motivation; evidence of working as part of high-performing journalistic teams on editorial and creative projects for all news platforms.

A keen sense of what makes high quality visual journalism as well as enthusiasm to continually improve all aspects of the news gathering process for all platforms.

An ambition to consistently produce work at the highest level and contribute to Sky's award-winning coverage.

Great communication skills, to positively interact with a variety of people and situations.

Sky News

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective.

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience.

Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation.

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Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

A generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

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