Do you have proven knowledge of camera engineering and the working of camera equipment? Are you an artistic individual with the creativeness to create original work with self-expression? Do you thrive in an energetic and fast paced environment? Then this is the role for you!

Casualty is a multi-award-winning drama series about the staff and patients at the Holby City Emergency Department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives whilst tackling many controversial and taboo issues. Through great writing and visual flair the show balances gritty realism with high drama to keep its millions of dedicated viewers coming back for more, on-screen and on-line, week in week out.

Becoming integral member of the Camera Department of a Continuous Drama is relentlessly challenging and diverse. Refining your ingenuity and problem solving to keep the show rolling. The fast paced and varied nature of Casualty nurtures development in all areas of the profession. Being a Medical Drama creates challenging stunts, current medical storylines and long running character development.

Main Responsibilities
Your Key Responsibilities will be -
• To Support all members of the camera team in their duties and responsibilities.
• Under supervision, support work on the rigging, de-rigging and preparation of electronic cameras and equipment including line-up, and checking equipment performance and safety.
• Support the operation of electronic cameras, according to the briefings and instructions from the team, and assist with obtaining, and retaining television pictures to meet the artistic and technical requirements of the production.
• Support the operation or direction of camera mountings, and associated cabling.
• Assist in the resolution of operational problems of camera positions, and movement and shot feasibility.
• Under instruction assist in the moving of equipment to aid efficiency, and maximise set up ratios.
• An understanding of the development of techniques associated with new equipment and production demands.
• Filling out of camera reports if required;
• Following appropriate training, assist the team with general camera team tasks such as: Camera, sound and vision systems rigging, movement and de-rigging of monitors, cable running and collection, rigging and maintaining of wireless picture projection systems, and safety measures associated with these tasks such as taping down of cables, or tidying and cleaning of kit.

Are you the right candidate?
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following -
• Proven knowledge of camera engineering
• Proven knowledge of the workings of camera equipment
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety guidelines and Legislation
• A valid and clean driving licence
• Proven knowledge of TV Productions and production processes
• Experience of carrying out instructions with great accuracy and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and enthusiasm for the craft of camera
• Experience of dealing with a range of individuals