Senior Specialist, Camera Operator

Organisation Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited
Salary Market Rate
Location Liverpool
Contract type Permanent (Full time)
Closing date 7 January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Senior Specialist, Camera Operator.

In this role, you will operate and capture high‑quality footage using a variety of cameras and equipment, which is then used on various platforms across the club. It is the responsibility of the camera operator to create aesthetically pleasing audio‑visuals that will be viewed worldwide.

Operate studio cameras, including remote multi‑camera setups and studio jib. Provide clear direction to guests and presenters as part of floor manager duties, while communicating with gallery crew to ensure smooth production. Maintain high standards of framing, composition, and focus, execute complex camera moves when required, and rehearse specialised shots with the director and production team.

Manage studio floor responsibilities for live and pre‑recorded productions. Prepare cameras and manage cables, arrange set layout, and distribute props and furniture. Safely rig studio lighting and operate gallery racks and lighting systems to achieve the best aesthetic for each production.

Operate portable single cameras and multi‑camera shoots, ensuring framing, focus, exposure, and sound meet the highest standards. Film interviews, documentaries, features, commercials, press conferences, matches, and football content. Set up and operate Live U for outside broadcasts and live productions, maintaining clear communication via talkback.

Safely pack and transport broadcast equipment to external and overseas locations. Follow health and safety regulations during rigging under tight time constraints. Set up tripods, cameras, microphones, and portable lighting rigs, while delegating tasks and providing clear instructions to crew.

Offer expert advice and creative ideas to achieve the producer’s vision. Adapt to changing filming requirements, resolve issues on shoots, and self‑shoot when necessary. Assist with decisions on recording formats and codecs for specific filming needs.

Continuously develop skills by adopting new camera and lighting techniques. Maintain thorough knowledge of camera, lighting, and sound equipment, refining practices to enhance visual quality across productions.

To be successful for this role, you’ll have experience as a professional camera operator and extensive knowledge of lighting and sound techniques. You must be able to operate and set up studio cameras, equipment, and accessories, anticipate shot development, and adapt lighting practices for internal and external shoots. Strong skills in recording high‑quality sound on location, good colour vision, and excellent hand‑to‑eye coordination are essential.

Experience operating remote studio cameras, jib, gallery lighting, and racks systems is required, along with the ability to determine and prepare the appropriate broadcast equipment for each production.

We’re looking for someone who stays up to date with the latest filming methods and equipment, with excellent knowledge of current and future broadcasting solutions. You’ll bring strong organisational skills, precise attention to detail, and exceptional time‑management, thriving in high‑pressure environments and meeting tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the functions, restrictions, and capabilities of various cameras, along with knowledge of tapeless workflows and server‑based technology.

Basic IT skills and experience with MAC OS are essential, as well as a good understanding of football and sport. You should be proactive, able to use your own initiative, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Physical stamina is important due to the heavy lifting involved, and completion of manual handling and working at heights courses is mandatory.…