The TV Camera department forms a subset of a larger occupational group known as "Production - Technical". People working in the Camera department create and capture moving images using a combination of advanced technical camera and lighting skills. In the more senior roles, creative input is also a crucial part of the job.

Camera Operator is a senior role within television camera departments, but precise responsibilities vary greatly depending on the type of production. Camera Operators need advanced technical skills, combined with creative skills, and must know how to operate the camera to achieve the desired result.

Sound is vital to the creative media industries and sound personnel work across all production areas. They ensure the highest quality sound in live events and outside broadcasts, capture the performance of artists on set and on location, set up links by satellite and land line, edit dialogue and music and create original sound effects to work with visual images.