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Comcast founded in 1963, has grown into one of the world's leading communication and entertainment companies-focused on broadband cable, commerce and content. Comcast Cable is the country's largest provider of cable services, and has expanded to digital services, faster Internet and IP-enabled phone service, and innovative programming-over 250 cable channels, including popular channels like-E!, SportsNet, Exercise TV, The Golf Channel and more
Comcast connects with more than 24.7 million cable customers, 14.1 million high-speed Internet customers and 5.2 million voice customers-providing top consumer products and services in three key areas: video, digital cable, VOD, HD and DVR; online; and voice. We strive to be the company customers look to for the products and services that connect them to what's important in their lives
GOLF CHANNEL(www.GolfChannel.com), co-founded by Arnold Palmer and a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMSK), is available in more than 120 million homes worldwide through cable, satellite and wireless companies. It features a programming schedule that includes more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, as well as news, instruction and original productions, such as the popular Big Break. GOLF CHANNEL became the exclusive cable home of the PGA TOUR in 2007, and televises part or all of every PGA TOUR event. In addition, the network is exclusive television home of the Nationwide Tour, European Tour and Canadian Tour, and the exclusive cable home of the Champions Tour. Also featured is a generous mix of other competition from the LPGA Tour, USGA, PGA of America, Asian Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia and Sunshine Tour of Southern Africa
Overview: To provide consistent and high quality of Steadicam camera operation. Handle any and all responsibilities in the studio as they present themselves on a regular basis, and by doing so, ensure the best product for the viewers of Golf Channel.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible to be Steadicam operator for studio produced Golf Channel shows
- Work with Director on developing creative ways to integrate and use Steadicam for Golf Channel studio produced shows
- Fill in for studio pedestal, hand held, and jimmy jib camera operations for all live studio broadcasts or tapings
- Work with Technical Director, and Video Engineer to ensure cameras are set up & faxed. This includes verifying back-focus, tallies & camera returns
- Assist in any studio lighting changes or prop alterations as necessary
- Work with Stage Manager & other studio personnel to keep studio clean and organized
- Lends creative input when necessary to enhance production
- Interface with Engineering department regarding equipment maintenance issues
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
- Steadicam experience and certification
- Degree in Communications is preferred
- 2+ years camera experience for live broadcasts
- Lighting and Stage Managing experience is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal & communications skills required
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude & leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities a must
- Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure environment
- Willing to work flexible hours including holidays, nights, and weekends
- Punctual, regular and consistent attendance\
- Ability to lift 50lbs is preferred
Comcast is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Comcast via e-mail, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Comcast HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Comcast. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Comcast as a result of the referral or through other means
