Shoot / Edit Cameraman

Job Description

Unleash your potential in a place you belong!

At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.

Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive and where our employees make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team!

Is this the role for you?

CBS News is seeking a staff camera operator/editor in our London newsroom. This is a challenging role which requires the skills, experience and creativity to move from hostile environment frontline camerawork to low-risk news feature filming and the editing skills to craft both fast-turnaround on the day news stories and longer discursive feature pieces. Looking for a self-starter with a creative eye and keen attention to detail who works well under tight deadline pressure. You will shoot and edit news packages and liveshots which air on all CBS News shows and platforms, including online and social media and long-form programming.

What will you be doing?
• Maintain supplied edit and filming equipment and advise on new advances in ENG to ensure CBS News stays current with technology.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers of equipment to CBS News.
• Ensure editing skills stay current on Avid and other platforms that may be required.
• Work closely with Producers, Correspondents, Editors, Coordinators, and other personnel to proactively assist and contribute to the broadcasting cycle to cover breaking and feature news stories.
• When on assignment work as an engaged, supportive, and contributing member of the team liaising with producers, high risk staff, drivers, local producers, and translators and be prepared to assist with making timely travel/hotel/transport arrangements to ensure the success of the assignment.
• Maintain a planning diary and understand what is required to cover future news events including accreditation/visas/travel requirements.
• Be always ready to respond to breaking news with equipment always ready to hit the ground running.
• When a news deployment or a feature assignment is scheduled, always engage with the Producers and Correspondents in researching and planning the assignment.
• Film, edit and produce content to the web and social team.
• Work with correspondents and producers to produce live hits into all CBS programming.
• Keep up to date with social media platforms to broaden knowledge, understanding and awareness of current stories and breaking news.
• CBS News and BBC News started a newsgathering agreement in 2017. You may be asked to work alongside the BBC including exchanging editorial information, video and audio, and resources between the two organisations including coordinating live hits from correspondents to the respective organisations.
• You will be expected to assist with compliance on rights, clearance and licensing on CBS owned, third-party and archival material.

What are we looking for?
• Proven experience working in broadcast journalism.
• Self-starter - pro-active and motivated
• Enjoys learning and adapting on the fly.
• Passionate and committed to news.
• Sense of urgency, acting fast when needing to and alerting the necessary people
• Thrives in a busy, dynamic, sometimes pressurised news environment.
• Is calm and decisive but not afraid to ask for help if necessary.
• Interpersonal savvy –excellent communicator to all people in and outside the CBS team.

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We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You'll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we're doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:
• A monthly streaming fund
• All the health and financial benefits you'd expect, and some you wouldn't
• Flexibility to own the way you work
• Mental health activities and support
• All manner of BBQs, socials and events

97% of our recent hires would recommend us to their friends and family, so what are you waiting for?
Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.
• Optimism & Determination | We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead
• Inclusivity & Collaboration | We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manager through challenges
• Agility & Adaptability | We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what's next

At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know or email uk.recruitment@vimn.com and we will be happy to help.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw5x6k-3-22-117-210-42 in your application.