Junior Camera Technician

About the Company

What we do

EMG / Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

Our People

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

Leadership Behaviours

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

Commitment to Equality

EMG / Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ACS Junior Camera Technician

About the role

A brief summary

ACS, an EMG/Gravity company, is widely recognised as a world leader in the provision of specialist camera systems as well as aerial filming in the UK and around the world.

We are seeking candidates for the position of a Junior Camera Technician to join our team working in our SMARThead™ Department based out of Redhill, but there will be requirement for countrywide travel.

Exclusive to ACS, the SMARThead™ is a highly versatile compact remote head created to provide a comprehensive solution for high end robotic camera applications, designed and developed by ACS’ in-house engineering team.

This role is for you if

We require someone to assist with the day-to-day tasks within our SMARThead™ Department with a key focus on base preps and equipment organisation. This role is suited to someone who is starting out in the industry and is keen to pursue a career in a technical broadcast role. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

• Experience in a previous broadcast role or work experience in broadcast or a similar discipline is preferred but not essential.
• Education in a media, broadcast or technical course would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Keen interest in technical aspects of TV production.
• Confident and proactive under pressure
• Ability to prioritise effectively.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Able and willing to travel around the UK as well as abroad.
• Prepared to undertake weekend and evening work where required working on live sporting and entertainment events.
• Must be able to easily commute to our Redhill office, free base parking available.
• Although this role will predominantly involve base work out of our Redhill office, the candidate must be prepared to work out of any EMG UK base or onsite when required.
• A full UK Driver’s license is an essential requirement for the role, the applicant must be prepared to drive larger vans (e.g. Ford Transits) in time. Prior experience of this will be advantageous.

What you’ll be responsible for

The Junior Camera Technician will be responsible for:

• The preparation of specialist robotic camera equipment.
• Producing equipment kit out lists.
• Checking kit in upon its return to base.
• The organisation of equipment.
• Performing basic maintenance tasks of specialist equipment and remote heads.
• Assisting the ACS in-house engineering team with the assembly of new equipment.
• Carry out ad-hoc driving jobs as required – delivering/collecting equipment to/from suppliers, clients and other EMG UK bases.
• With experience, take SMARThead™ equipment out on site both within the UK and abroad.

Benefits

• Company pension
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a range of Discounts & Benefits
• Discount Gym Membership
• Family Friendly Policies
• Life Insurance

We pride ourselves in building a diverse and equal company where opportunity exists for all.

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YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE