Ramallah Bureau

The Bureau Cameraman/Editor will be responsible for shooting and editing all aspects of news coverage for the Bureau as well as covering the region and beyond. Working on location, filming fast news-breaking stories, you will be responsible for ensuring the live and camera shots are delivered to a high technical standard. Working in a small team, you will be experienced utilizing a variety of technologies such as HD ENG news cameras, mini-cams, Final Cut Pro editing software and Bgan, you will be an expert in delivering world class broadcast journalism to the world. Key Responsibilities:

- Shooting and editing HD footage to the highest standards.
- Effectively leading the technical craftsman in the Bureau.
- Be flexible to work on assignment both from your region and internationality, which may sometimes include travelling to hostile environments.
- Proving live shots from various locations, from set up to transmission through Bgan, satellite or fibre.
- Maintaining technical and IT infrastructure of the bureau operations.
- Logging and archiving footage appropriately.
- Maintaining your equipment and reporting technical problems.
- Ensuring duties are carried out with proper reference to health and safety and security considerations.

Key Skills, Experience and Education:

- Ability to light, shoot and record sound simultaneously to high technical standard.
- Experience of Final Cut Pro edit software an advantage.
- Experience in the use of Bgan and Livewire an advantage.
- Experience in HD and 16.9 formats an advantage.
- Several years’ experience in video production in the field working for a reputable TV or broadcast media entity is a must.
- Display sound theoretical, practical and technical knowledge of cameras.
- Have an ability to frame and compose shots.
- Have ability to perform camera moves accurately.
- Be fully versed in field news gathering operations.
- Deliver high quality, from the field, that show initiative an imagination.
- Archive shot material and maintain the video library in their respective bureaus.
- Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have the capacity to multi-task and take direction from others.
- contribute ideas and suggestions.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.

Note: you will be required to attach the following: 1. Resume / CV

2. Passport-size photograph