Multi-skilled Operator (MSO)

Multi-skilled Operator (MSO)

Context

In 2027, France will elect its next president, and Euronews is gearing up to cover this major event on the ground for its European and international audience. Campaign rallies, candidate visits, debates, election nights: the Paris bureau will be at the heart of our coverage, and we are strengthening the team to make it happen.

Joining the Paris bureau now means experiencing this campaign from the inside: filming in the field, editing under pressure, running live shots from campaign headquarters and contributing to special programmes broadcast across Europe.

This versatile role covers the production, filming, editing and broadcast of content produced in Paris and in the field: live shots, two-ways, reports, interviews and programmes. Beyond the election, it is a long-term position within the bureau, covering French and European news.

The MSO reports to the Paris bureau and works closely with the Central Newsroom support team.

Main responsibilities

The MSO works alongside the journalists and correspondents of the Paris bureau, as well as with production coordinators in Brussels. As a versatile team member, they take on several roles:

Filming and camera operation (field and studio)

• Filming reports, interviews, campaign rallies, candidate visits and vox pops, in Paris and across France.
• Shooting in fast-paced news conditions: sound recording, light-kit lighting, framing in challenging environments (crowds, rally venues, campaign HQs).
• Setting up and operating live shots and two-ways from the field (LiveU/TVU-type bonded cellular units, IP links, returns).
• In-bureau productions: studio and remote interviews, presenter links, guest panels.

Editing and post-production

• Editing reports, short news pieces and digital/social formats, often on very tight deadlines.
• Integrating graphics, basic sound mixing and simple colour grading.
• Preparing material for election nights and special programmes (candidate profiles, recaps, round-ups).
• Transcoding, exporting and transferring media to Brussels and distribution platforms.

Technical operations and production

• Technical preparation: setting up the studio or live position, checking and adjusting equipment, establishing contribution links, recording.
• Operating equipment: cameras, lighting, players and recorders, vision mixer, audio console and audio equipment, production automation, cloud-based production system.
• Using production techniques: chroma key, virtual studio, physical sets.
• Receiving, processing and distributing external feeds and files (pools, agencies, debate and election night feeds).
• Managing storage and archiving rushes.
• Carrying out preventive and first-level maintenance of field and bureau equipment.
• Providing technical support to journalists during live TV, particularly for election coverage 

Required Skills and Qualifications 

Technical skills

• Experience: at least 5 years in a similar role (camera operator/video journalist, editor or MSO) at a TV channel or news agency.
• Strong news camera skills (shoulder-mount and handheld cameras) and field sound recording.
• Proficiency in an editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer or equivalent) and news editing workflows.
• Experience with live TV and mobile transmission (LiveU, TVU or equivalent).
• Experience operating production control room and studio equipment.
• Good understanding of multi-camera production and studio and field lighting.
• Knowledge of graphics systems.
• Understanding of the newsroom environment: organisation and tools (NRCS).
• Good knowledge of French politics and institutions; previous election coverage experience is a plus.
• Languages: fluent French (C2) and very good written and spoken English (B2 minimum).
• Driving licence preferred.

 Versatility, team spirit and a service-oriented mindset.

• Adaptability and responsiveness to a fast-changing news agenda.
• Organisation, precision and method.
• Strong interpersonal skills, discretion and field awareness.
• Availability, stamina and composure, especially during peak periods.

Additional information

• Location: Paris (Euronews bureau), with travel across Île-de-France mainly
• Contract type: permanent contract (CDI)
• Working hours: full time
• Flexibility required: night, weekend and evening work, particularly on debate and election nights
• Start date: as soon as possible

If you would like to be part of this adventure and meet the criteria above, we warmly encourage you to apply online. Euronews is an equal opportunity employer; all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and used solely for this specific recruitment.

Talent Acquisition Team
Euronews