Video Operator

About the role

Daos Hub, the operating base of Daos in Dubai, is looking for a Video Operator to help shape its visual identity. You will deliver high-quality video production for podcasts, interviews, shows, events, promotional videos and social media content, working closely with the production team, directors and post-production specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Film podcasts, interviews, shows, events, promotional videos and social media content at the hub and on location.
• Prepare and configure cameras, lenses, lighting, audio and supporting equipment for different production formats.
• Build lighting setups and manage three-camera configurations with consistent visual and technical quality.
• Set up and monitor audio recording, including wireless lavalier systems and microphone levels.
• Control framing, exposure, focus, white balance and overall image quality during shoots.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, adapt setups to on-site conditions and handle equipment responsibly.
• Transfer, verify and organise footage for the post-production team.
• Coordinate freelance camera operators and collaborate with directors and post-production specialists.

Required profile

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in video production, camera operation or a similar role.
• Specialist education in cinematography or camera operation.
• Portfolio showing work across interviews, podcasts, events, promotional videos and social media content.
• English at B1 level or higher.
• Strong visual taste, technical independence, responsibility and ability to coordinate freelance camera operators.

Required skills

• Professional camera operation, especially with Sony FX3 cameras.
• Building lighting setups and using professional audio equipment, including wireless lavalier microphones.
• Multi-camera production, ideally operating three cameras at once.
• Understanding of cinematography fundamentals: framing, exposure, focus, white balance, lenses and image quality.