Cable Equipment Operator I/II

The Cable Equipment Operator is a part time hourly classification. Incumbents are expected to operate professional broadcasting equipment used in single and multi-camera productions in studio or outside broadcast to provide tape footage by combining the use of complex technology with visual skills.  Responsibilities include operating cameras and related field equipment, video and audio recording, editing and operating the production van.  Work requires considerable exercise of creativity, initiative and independent judgment in transferring conceptual ideas onto videotape.  This class is distinguished from the Cable Access Technician in that the latter performs the more skilled production work, including coordinating the work of multiple cameras.

This classification receives general supervision from the Cable Access Coordinator.  No direct supervision is exercised. 
 

Duties include but are not limited to:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and at least one year of experience in video photography and production.
 
Licenses and Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Working Conditions: Works inside and outside. May be required to work evening, weekend and holiday hours, special events, overtime and out-of-doors in all weather conditions to  operate equipment. May travel to sites outside of the City.
 
Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a production setting and use production equipment including a video camera; strength and stamina to lift and carry production equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, 70 pounds with assistance, and to reach and stoop to participate in production activities; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.