Camera Operator (Athletics) (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The Camera Operation (Athletics) creates and distributes news and programming that keeps the public engaged, informed, and entertained through audio, video, and written channels.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and travel as needed.

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• Builds and sets up all camera equipment, ensuring cables and power sources are properly connected.
• Operates cameras during live broadcasts, ensuring smooth and accurate execution of shots.
• Works with the Director to capture specified shots, angles, and framing based on show requirements.
• Assists in the teardown and proper storage of camera equipment after each broadcast.
• Monitors camera functionality during live events and troubleshoots any technical issues as they arise.
• Manages cabling and related equipment, ensuring it is safe and unobtrusive to the production.
• Collaborates with the utility team for smooth movement and setup of cameras in challenging environments.
• Provides feedback to the Director about potential camera angles and movements to improve the broadcast's visual appeal.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University rules and regulations related to position.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Outstanding organizational skills, including a strong design sense and close attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience working with a prior college or university.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?