Camera Operator/Editor - Osterley
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities - To cover a wide variety of news stories in London, the UK and abroad, often at short-notice and at times on your own.
- To fulfill a flexible role as part of a clear and equally shared priority system with regards to teams responding to breaking news.
- To develop your experience and expertise to enhance your ability to be at the heart of the creative and editorial process.
- The operation of the latest ENG news cameras and field editing systems.
- The operation of bonded, IP technologies to deliver LIVE and recorded video content from the field.
- To take responsibility for ENG camera, sound and personal broadcast equipment including the use of company pool vehicles when required.
- This role requires: - A highly motivated individual with a keen sense of what makes high quality visual journalism and an enthusiasm for new and exciting ways to tell stories on all news platforms.
- Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills as well as the ability to positively interact with a variety of people and situations.
- Experience in delivering a wide variety of raw and edited news content for all platforms, in particular when under pressure of tight deadlines and challenging environments.
- A consistent commitment and desire to work in the “breaking news” industry, in particular within hostile and high-pressure environments.
- A keen interest and desire to travel, at times with limited or no notice, to anywhere in the UK and the World.
- The key technical requirements for this role are: Having the ability to operate a range of ENG cameras, editing and transmission equipment for all news gathering purposes.
- Possessing a strong sense of how news works for online platforms including Facebook / Twitter / Sky News Mobile App.
- Good IT skills
- Other requirements: - A full drivers licence* and passport.
- Overseeing and reconciliation of corporate production expenses and management of CitiCard corporate credit cards.
- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Broadcast Media
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Camera Operator/Editor - Osterley roles across Sky's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Broadcast Media.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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