I'm Joe Sciarabba, a passionate and experienced camera operator and director of photography with a rich history in various television productions. Over the years, I've honed my skills working on live events, sports, corporate shows, and much more. I love the excitement of being in the field, collaborating with talented teams, and capturing the perfect shot every time. It's not just about the work for me; it's about the thrill of storytelling through visuals and ensuring the highest quality for the audience. With decades of experience under my belt, I'm often seen managing on-location crews, coordinating shoots, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Whether it's a live sports event or a corporate production, I take pride in my ability to adapt and deliver excellence in every project. I'm always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in this dynamic industry.

Joe Sciarabba

I'm Joe Sciarabba, a passionate and experienced camera operator and director of photography with a rich history in various television productions. Over the years, I've honed my skills working on live events, sports, corporate shows, and much more. I love the excitement of being in the field, collaborating with talented teams, and capturing the perfect shot every time. It's not just about the work for me; it's about the thrill of storytelling through visuals and ensuring the highest quality for the audience. With decades of experience under my belt, I'm often seen managing on-location crews, coordinating shoots, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Whether it's a live sports event or a corporate production, I take pride in my ability to adapt and deliver excellence in every project. I'm always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in this dynamic industry.

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I’m Joe Sciarabba, a passionate and experienced camera operator and director of photography with a rich history in various television productions. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills working on live events, sports, corporate shows, and much more. I love the excitement of being in the field, collaborating with talented teams, and capturing the perfect shot every time. It’s not just about the work for me; it’s about the thrill of storytelling through visuals and ensuring the highest quality for the audience.

With decades of experience under my belt, I’m often seen managing on-location crews, coordinating shoots, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Whether it’s a live sports event or a corporate production, I take pride in my ability to adapt and deliver excellence in every project. I’m always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in this dynamic industry.

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Work Experience

DP of Field Production and Camera Operator at Viacom/Premier Boxing Championships
March 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Responsible for set-up, lighting, shooting, and supervising on-location crew for EFP shoots.
DP and Camera Operator at WLS ABC-7 TV
March 1, 2009 - December 1, 2024
Served as camera operator for 'Windy City Live' and DP for various production shoots for programming and marketing.
Camera Operator and DP at Viacom/Bellator MMA
January 1, 2000 - Present
Coordinated, set up, and shot on-location for Bellator Mixed Martial Arts productions, including weigh-in shows and press conferences.
Camera Operator at University of South Carolina
September 1, 1996 - December 1, 1999
Shot on-field for University of SC football games.
Media Specialist at Baptist Medical Center
March 1, 1992 - October 1, 1999
Assisted in running the Media Services Department, producing educational video programming, and documenting surgeries.
News and Sports Photographer/Editor at WIS-TV
August 1, 1990 - June 1, 1993
Covered news and sports for daily newscasts, with extensive work using Live/Microwave and Satellite trucks.
News and Sports Photographer/Editor at WCIA-TV
January 1, 1988 - August 1, 1990
Handled news and sports photography and editing, utilizing Live/Microwave truck.
Freelance DP/Camera Operator at Various Clients
May 1, 1986 - Present
Worked extensively in various television productions as a DP and camera operator with experience in field shoots, covering live sports, news, commercials, and corporate events.

Education

BA at Illinois State University
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1986
General Studies at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
A.A. at Elgin Community College
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1983

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education