Part-Time Camera Operator - The National Football League

The NFL Media group is looking for an experienced seasonal camera operator who is available to work mornings (as early as 2am) as well as late nights and weekends. The right candidate will be someone with 5 years or more of experience on pedestal and stick cameras, who is extremely comfortable shooting both in studio, outdoors and in game-like atmospheres. This person should also be familiar with robotic cameras and prepared to build moves and operate multiple robotics at once. Our studios use both Sony and Panasonic cameras.

The camera operator should be willing to step in and help in any situation, assisting utilities on the floor or acting in a hybrid utility/robotic camera role. Attitude and teamwork are incredibly important in our environment and we take an "all hands on deck" approach. Football knowledge is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate studio cameras during live and pre-recorded productions, ensuring smooth pans, tilts, zooms, and framing
• Assist in setting up and maintaining camera equipment, tripods, dollies, lenses, and accessories before and during productions
• Act in hybrid utility/robotic camera role when needed
• Assist utilities on the floor
• Work closely with the director, producers, and other crew members to ensure shots align with the overall creative vision.
• Execute smooth camera movements, such as tracking shots, to enhance storytelling and visual engagement.
• Operate cameras during live events, ensuring real-time adjustments and responsiveness to cues.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience on pedestal and stick cameras
• Experience shooting in-studio, outdoors, and in game-like atmospheres
• Experience with robotic cameras and ability to build moves and operate multiple robotics at once
• Familiarity with Sony and Panasonic cameras

Preferred Qualifications 

• Football knowledge is helpful, but not required

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• "All hands on deck" approach with an emphasis on teamwork and attitude

Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods of time

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Early morning, late night, and weekend availability

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset