Ontario Reign - Camera Operator (Part-Time) Job at Los Angeles Kings in Californ

Job Description
AEG and the Ontario Reign are looking for talented individuals to join their game‑day production team. All Game Day Camera Operators will be a part of the Reign's AHLTV broadcast team, filming live game action and contributing to the Reign's overall content creation effort. Footage from Camera Operators will be used live on the Reign's AHLTV broadcast as well as in post‑game highlight packages, other Ontario Reign video segments and marketing materials, including those featured on social media, ontarioreign.com and other affiliated outlets. This is a game‑day only position and will be compensated hourly.

Essential Functions

Film live hockey action at the instruction of the Production Director, creatively framing and capturing live action and seamlessly transitioning between shots to create a high‑quality, professional online broadcast.

Responsible for filming live game action from both tight and wide camera roles, detailed player shots, crowd shots and any other footage as directed by the Production Director.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical or practical issues as they arise, such as shot focus, shot framing, shot impairment, camera malfunction, or other on‑the‑go issues, and take direction to correct these issues on the fly.

Prepare and maintain equipment by testing camera angles or movements and cleaning or maintaining camera equipment under the supervision of the Production Director.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Be eager to create unique camera shots, maintain excellent communication with the Director and production team, and understand the basics of filming, exposure, focusing, and composition.

Possess working knowledge of film equipment, including the ability to assemble and position equipment such as cameras and tripods.

Have a flexible schedule with a willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as applicable with the Reign's home schedule.

Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

Attend most, if not all, home Reign games and arrive two hours before game time for each game.

Qualification Standards
Education: High School Diploma or its equivalency.

Experience: A minimum of 2–4 years of related experience. Past experience working on a live‑sports production is preferred, especially experience shooting with DSLR’s and HD/live streaming camcorders.

Pay Scale
$16.90/hr

Benefits
Part‑time: This position may be eligible for benefits (ACA qualification).

Additional Terms
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

EEO Statement
AEG’s policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Immigration
Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

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