Cameramen at Channels Television

Channels Television is one of the 13 independent television stations currently broadcasting in Nigeria, since the Federal Government deregulated the broadcast media in 1992.

The company was licensed in June 1993 and allocated a frequency on UHF (channel 39). It began transmission two years later under the name Channels Television and now broadcasts to a well discerning audience of over 20 million people.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Cameraman

Location: Kano
Position Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Operate and control Camera and Camera equipment in the Studio and all Camera equipment.
• Operating and control the Camera and on the field or outside broadcasts, for recorded and live television broadcasts and recordings.
• Assembling and setting up equipment.
• Do Audio Visual checks.
• Cover daily assignments with the Reporters and gather news stories.
• Cover live events, news and the Station’s Programmes
• Must know the techniques of television production and be conversant with the various camera shots.
• Liaising with lighting and technical staff and applying standard lighting pattern to propel the audio.
• Creatively framing, composing and capturing action and ensuring all shots are properly taken.
• Interpretation of scripts during production.
• Responding quickly to directions.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Must have a University Degree (B.A., BSc.) in Mass Communication, Film and Cinematography or such qualification in an associated field.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years work experience in this field.
• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or hold a Certificate of Exemption.
• Be experienced in television broadcast.
• Knowledge and experience in IT.
• Has a high level of creativity, flexibility and patience.
• Keen eye for detail and a critical mind.
• Has the ability to listen well to others and to work well as part of a team.
• Strong technical ability, dexterity and agility.
• Has the ability to work under pressure and deadlines.-Must be able to work any scheduled time, including nights, weekends and holidays to support the 24×7 on-air broadcasts.

Qualities:

• Age range between 25 and 35 years.
• Hard working and strong abilities to deliver on the job.
• Exceptional communication and editing skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong intelligence and skills to achieve results.
• Savvy and experience in use of IT.
• Able to add value and drive change.
• Results oriented and proactive attitude.

Salary and Benefits
Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and credentials detailing their skills, experience and interests, and a show reel or portfolio of their work with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the position to: jobs@channelstv.com

Note

• Eligible candidates applying for this position must be resident in Kano State Nigeria or be able to live and work from this location for a minimum fixed term of one year or more.
• Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted.