Buzzer Fan, the content arm of Buzzer, is hiring a full-time PTZ Camera Operator in Dubai for its live and recorded sports and entertainment shows. If you can frame and follow fast action while a director talks in your ear, and stay calm when the clock is running, this role puts you on the front line of live production.
About the Role
You will run PTZ cameras on live broadcasts and recorded productions: setting up, testing and calibrating the cameras, framing and following the action to the shot list and director’s cues, and adjusting image settings for clean, broadcast-quality shots. You will watch the feeds, flag technical or visual issues in real time, help with recording, file management and quality checks, keep equipment production-ready and support the wider content team on shoots, including the occasional off day.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
Live sports and entertainment content is growing fast in the UAE. Experience with PTZ systems and live production software opens the way to roles such as Senior Camera Operator, Technical Director, Vision Mixer or Live Production Lead.
Why This Role Matters
In live production there is no second take. A steady operator who frames the moment and flags problems early keeps the show clean for the audience.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate PTZ cameras on live streams and recorded shoots, following shot lists and director cues
- Set up, test and calibrate cameras before each production
- Monitor feeds and flag technical or visual issues in real time
- Help with recording, file management and quality checks
- Keep equipment maintained and ready
- Support the content production team on shoots and projects as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
- 2+ years operating PTZ or broadcast cameras, ideally in live sports or events
- Hands-on with PTZ controllers and live production software such as vMix, TriCaster or BirdDog
- Understanding of video and audio signal flow and control-room workflows
- Calm and reliable under live, time-pressured conditions
- Available for evenings, weekends and outdoor events
- Fluent English; other languages and a valid UAE driving licence are a plus
About This Opportunity
You join a content team producing live and recorded sports and entertainment for digital audiences in the UAE and beyond. Expect irregular hours around match and event schedules.
Who Should Apply
This role suits live production camera operators and sports or events crew who love fast-moving shoots. To apply, send your CV with a showreel or links to live productions you have worked on.
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