Camera Operator

Camera Operator

LSP Grandstand - GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050

Overview

Position Type Seasonal Job Shift Vary Education Level High School Travel Percentage None

Description

Summary

• Operation of an Ikegami Camera during the Live Racing Season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating video cameras and related equipment during Live Racing.
• Understanding and implementing various camera angles, movements, and techniques to achieve the director's vision.
• Maintaining and organizing camera equipment.
• Reporting Equipment problems to your supervisor when they occur.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Climbing a 35 foot tall camera tower several times per day/night.
• Dependability, good attendance and occasional overtime required.
• Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain/Storm, etc.).
• Will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Training:

• High school diploma or GED; or three years related experience and/or training; or combination
• 3 years' work related experience and/or training; or combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Video experience
• Computer experience
• Technically minded
• Detail oriented
• Works well under pressure
• Willingness to learn
• Customer Service skills

Training:

• Responsible Gaming

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
• Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strength:
  • Sedentary to medium workload
  • Stand, sit and walk consistently
  • Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
• Movement:
  • Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
  • Will use office equipment
  • Driving motor vehicles as needed
• Auditory:
  • Frequently speak and articulate
  • Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
  • Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses