BlackStar Productions - Dean Whiston

Rest in peace Nevi you beautiful man. I have nothing but great memories of you. I always loved our chats. You always had a story to tell and it normally finished in a belly laugh. Your knowledge and passion for what you did was second to none. Love ya Nevi I'll miss you bud # # #

Had a great shoot in Tassie for a new show, Missing Person Investigation, for ch 7. PJ stitched me up and got about 20 SES volunteers to sing me happy 50th birthday. One of the volunteers said I'm in good nik for 50........um because I'm not 50.

That has to be the biggest structure fire I have filmed. Very sad.

Chinese Temple - Springvale

Freelance Overnight News Cameraperson's – Melbourne

We are looking for Melbourne/Victorian based freelance ENG camera operators. This is a unique role where you will be covering the 100km radius of Melbourne’s CBD for all news incidents/events. The hours you will be expected to cover are from 8pm to 6am plus overtime when circumstances warrant it. You will be working for BlackStar Productions and will be supplying all the major news networks and affiliates their overnight news vision for their breakfast, midday and evening news programs. ( Ch 7, Ch 9, Ch 10 and ABC)
All the camera gear, scanners, car and a phone is supplied.
Your roles will largely include
*Listening to scanners and choosing what events to cover. Training will be provided to teach you the types of events to cover.
*Basic interviewing skills for emergency service spokes people and eye witnesses at scenes . This is mandatory and training will be provided.
*Supplying a rundown to network COS of your shifts key movements through at end of shift through email.
*Must hold a current drives licence.

Understand you will be working alone and you need to be confident and efficient at chasing the right stories for the networks to run the next day.

We are looking for people that are first and foremost reliable.

We would like people to already have ENG camera experience so regional ENG camera operators looking to make their way into the metro news arena are encouraged to apply.

Also if you are a night owl and a scanner ju**ie you are also encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the right fit.

You can contact us at [email protected] and in the subject line put “your name” and Freelance Over Night Cameraperson Position.

Send your CV and work history. A link to some of your work would be encouraged.