RTÉ Hiring For Assistant Camera Operator (EFP) at Dublin, County Dublin Full Time

RTÉ is Ireland’s national public-service media organisation. A leader in Irish media, RTÉ provides comprehensive, cost-effective, free-to-air multi-media services to the public in Ireland and interested audiences internationally.

RTÉ currently has a vacancy for the position of Assistant Camera Operator (EFP), reporting to the Manager of EFP. The Assistant Camera Operator is responsible for the support of the principal Camera Operator and supporting camera crew.

Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the principal Camera Operator and Operators of any additional cameras. This involves the preparation, checking and packing of all camera equipment prior to a shoot, and its deployment on location

Supporting the Camera Operator in the setting up and preparation of the camera and all equipment on shoots

The Assistant Camera Operator is also responsible for all consumables such as batteries together with maintenance and upkeep of all equipment between shoots.

For smaller shoots, for which there is no dedicated Data Wrangler, the role will also involve responsibility for the transfer of all data from media cards to either the shoot laptop or drives.

Despite the role principally being one of support, the Assistant Camera Operator must also be able to operate all cameras in use on the shoot, and have a full knowledge of lights and equipment (tracks, dolly etc.).

The role also involves coordination of the handover of media cards to the Data Wrangler (on bigger projects or series), or Broadcast Co-ordinator (Production Assistant).

The successful candidate will be:
Familiar with all aspects of camera equipment operation, set-up, and maintenance

Aware of and understand the process by which a Camera Operator realises the shooting script in terms of shots and planned sequences

A team worker, be capable of taking direction and have great attention to planning, checklists, and detail

Adept at troubleshooting when technology or equipment plays up on location and have a general aptitude for technology

Extremely time-conscious and punctual

Comfortable setting up and arranging camera support systems, monitors, and lighting equipment

Aware of LiveU streaming operation

Capable of working long days and as this role is location-based, sometimes in challenging locations, including abroad, and when necessary, being on the road for several days at a time

Aware of RTÉ’s data wrangling procedures

Aware of camera rental companies and the hiring process for ancillary equipment

Knowledgeable in all aspects of health and safety regulations and safe practices relating to filming

This appointment will be made on an ongoing full-time contract basis on the Camera Operator TV salary scale from €36,683 to €53,014 gross per annum.

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter; both must be attached as one document when completing the online application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 29th June 2023 at 5pm.

RTÉ is committed to diversity in its workforce and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.

RTÉ is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applications without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.