Camera Operator & Highlight Editor

Job Description

Job Overview - Project-Based Position

The Camera Operator & Highlight Editor plays a vital role in capturing and curating live event moments. This role combines technical skill with creative storytelling—operating cameras during live sessions and producing highlight reels that reflect the energy, professionalism, and impact of TEAMTRI events. Working closely with production leads, clients, and stage teams, this position ensures every key moment is recorded with clarity and delivered in polished, shareable formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cameras during general sessions, awards ceremonies, and other live event activities.
• Capture wide shots, close-ups, and dynamic angles that reflect the live energy of the event.
• Edit highlight videos and recap reels that showcase the best moments for clients, participants, and promotional use.
• Collaborate with production teams to align footage with the event’s vision and script.
• Ensure footage quality (lighting, framing, audio sync) meets professional standards.
• Organize and manage digital assets for easy access by clients and teammates.
• Work efficiently under tight turnaround times, delivering polished highlight videos during or immediately after events.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with cameras, recording equipment, and editing software in real time.
• Support livestreaming or projection needs when required.
• Mentor and encourage student or volunteer assistants, modeling professionalism and technical skill.

Leadership & Culture Expectations

• Model TEAMTRI’s values: Love, Listen, Learn, Character, Create, Commit.
• Represent TEAMTRI with professionalism both on-site and online, ensuring client confidence and audience impact.
• Collaborate with other TEAMTRI agencies to integrate camera and video work into larger event outcomes.
• Approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, staying calm under pressure.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment when working with students, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all visuals reflect TEAMTRI’s culture of positivity, care, and high standards.

What Success Looks Like

• Live event moments are captured seamlessly and professionally.
• Highlight reels showcase the best of the event and generate excitement and pride for clients and participants.
• Clients trust TEAMTRI to deliver high-quality video assets quickly and reliably.
• Footage is organized and edited efficiently, creating an archive of content that can be used long after the event.
• Student leaders and volunteers feel encouraged and inspired by exposure to professional production practices.
• Videos reflect TEAMTRI’s mission by amplifying leadership, energy, and impact for every audience.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience in camera operation and video editing is required. Live event production experience highly preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in camera operation, video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or equivalent), and digital asset management. Strong attention to detail, framing, and storytelling.
• Mindset: Creative, collaborative, and able to thrive in high-paced live event environments.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1q06p-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.