Camera Operator, Television and Motion Picture jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park - home to live horse racing every summer and year round action in our Card Casino, Racebook and Expo Center.

Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and benefits for FT & PT employees; including PT PTO and holiday premium pay. Employees also receive free live racing admission, perks of special events and a variety of local & Canterbury Park discounts. 

Job Summary: 

The primary responsibility of this position is to operate the tower camera for live production and to assist in preparation for live productions. Responsible for supporting the Companies mission, vision, and values by providing fun and games like no place else, and adheres to the Canterbury Way by focusing on our core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times. 
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, and provides suggestions for growth to management.
• Operate a camera positioned in a fifty-foot tower.
• Become familiar with equipment.
• Assist in installation of equipment needed for live productions.
• Monitor and clean TV monitors on assigned level.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park’s pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history and drug screening.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a 2 or 4 year program in a related field preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, work outdoors in all weather conditions, work at heights, sit, and use fingers and hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Flexibility of schedule is required. Available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays during the live racing season (May-September).
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Canterbury Park is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer