STV Group plc
Camera Operator, STV News, Glasgow
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About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a News Camera Operator to join the STV News team based in Glasgow. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a proven ability to identify and collect the elements that we need to create content for our audiences across platforms.
Key responsibilities:
- You will be working in a busy and flexible news environment covering a wide range of stories.
- We require our team members to work together to get the best content, to be creative and bold in their approach to filming, to have enthusiasm for content and to come up with original filming ideas and treatments.
Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in News ESC filming and operations.
- Proven experience operating studio camera pedestals in a live broadcast, production, or studio environment, with excellent camera movement skills, a strong understanding of shot composition, and the ability to work effectively under direction in fast-paced, multi-camera productions.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of camera operations (including DSLR, mirrorless, broadcast cameras).
- Experience of using camera equipment such as drones, 360, GoPro to capture content.
- Experience of working on live programmes alongside SNG vehicles and using remote inject points is desirable.
- Good understanding of single camera lighting techniques for filming.
- Sound knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, risks and control measures associated with field production.
- Knowledge and understanding of Avid Newsroom systems is desirable.
- Experience of laptop editing, store, and forward systems is desirable.
- Proficiency in editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid), with the ability to deliver fast turnaround edits to deadlines.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced live television and news environment
- Excellent technical and operation skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to meeting the changing demands of news production, with a keen interest in emerging technologies and digital platforms.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with contributors.
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There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you:
- 25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum
- An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
- Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
- Company pension contribution.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Season ticket travel loan.
- Access to occupational health service.
- Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
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To apply please email a full CV & cover letter to hr@stv.tv by 29 July 2026.
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