Camera Operator | Part-Time | CURE Insurance Arena

Camera Operator | Part-Time | CURE Insurance Arena

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Position Summary

The Hockey Camera Operator is responsible for capturing high-quality live game footage for the videoboard and live stream at CURE Insurance Arena. This position works closely with the production team to provide dynamic coverage of game action, player moments, crowd reactions, and other in-game content. The Camera Operator will assist with camera and production setup, perform equipment checks, follow game scripts and production cues, and react quickly to the fast-paced nature of live hockey. This is a hands-on role that requires strong attention to detail, technical awareness, communication, and the ability to remain focused and adaptable throughout a live event.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

About the Venue

CURE Insurance Arena is a premier sports and entertainment venue located in Trenton, New Jersey, hosting a diverse lineup of professional and collegiate sports, concerts, family shows, community events, and other live entertainment. The arena is also home to the Trenton IronHawks, bringing professional hockey to the venue for the first time.

As the arena prepares for its inaugural hockey season, the production team will play an important role in delivering an exciting in-game experience through the videoboard and live stream. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced live-event environment and gain hands-on experience in sports broadcasting, live production, and arena operations.

Responsibilities

• Film live hockey action throughout games, capturing key plays, player movement, and important game moments.
• Perform camera checks, including white balance, iris, focus, and wireless signal, to ensure optimal image quality.
• Assist with videoboard and live stream setup, including equipment testing and troubleshooting prior to games.
• Transition between shots smoothly to maintain a high-quality broadcast and ensure key plays, player actions, and crowd reactions are captured.
• Set up, maintain, and tear down camera equipment before and after games, ensuring all equipment is properly stored and ready for the next event.
• Follow game scripts and event cues to anticipate required shots while reacting quickly and instinctively to in-game moments.
• Communicate with the production team and camera operators throughout the game to ensure consistent coverage and execution.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–4 years of experience in live sports production, videography, broadcasting, or livestreaming; prior live sports or broadcast experience preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree, technical training, or coursework in broadcasting, communications, film/video production, sports media, or a related field is a plus.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of camera settings and production fundamentals, including white balance, shutter speed, aperture/iris, gain, focus, audio levels, and wireless camera systems.
• Hockey Knowledge: Basic understanding of ice hockey rules, positioning, and game flow, with a willingness to continue learning and developing hockey-specific camera skills.
• Production Skills: Ability to frame and compose shots creatively while maintaining focus on fast-moving action and following production direction.
• Communication & Adaptability: Strong communication skills, ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to adapt to changing game situations and production needs.
• Schedule Flexibility: Availability to work a variable event schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and game days.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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