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Paycheal Seabelo Segale
Senior Broadcast Cameraman And Sales Executive
Plot 3502 Lenatong Ward Rasesa
Summary
Professional Summary
Highly experienced Senior Broadcast Cameraman with over 20 years in professional television production, specializing in multi-camera live broadcasts. Expert operator of Cam 1 through Cam 7 and Handheld positions in live productions, using Panasonic AG-HPX370 (P2 HD), Hitachi Z-HD5000, Sony PMW-500, and Ikegami camera systems.
Track record includes 680+ sporting events, 430+ studio productions, and 1,000+ ENG assignments. Recognized for technical excellence, calm performance under pressure, and over 3 years supervising the camera department. Strong leader and mentor who consistently delivers high-quality footage for sports, news, electoral Processes, and major national events, including AFCON qualifiers and Botswana General Elections.
Technical Camera Expertise
Proficient in setup, configuration, calibration, rigging, and optimization for live multi-camera, ENG, studio, and Outside Broadcast environments:
- Panasonic AG-HPX370 (P2 HD series): 1/3-inch 2.2MP 3-MOS U.L.T. sensors, full 1920×1080 10-bit 4:2:2 AVC-Intra 100/50, DVCPRO HD workflows, P2 card management, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS), F10 sensitivity, and low-light performance.
- Hitachi Z-HD5000: 2/3-inch IT-CCD sensors, 800+ TVL resolution, F10 sensitivity, 58 dB S/N ratio, high dynamic range, genlock, and studio/fiber transmission setups.
- Sony PMW-400: 2/3-inch Exmor Full HD 3CMOS sensors, full HD 4:2:2 50 Mbps MPEG-2 (XDCAM HD422) recording on SxS cards, high sensitivity of F12 (59.94i) / F13 (50i), 60 dB S/N ratio (with 3DNR), and robust file-based workflows.
- Ikegami broadcast systems: Integration in multi-camera live rigs, pedestal, shoulder, and OB configurations.
Core Skills
- Multi-Camera Live Operation — Cam 1, Cam 2, Cam 3, Cam 4, Cam 5, Cam 6, Cam 7, and Handheld positions
- Live & Field Production — Sports, news, entertainment, elections, and Outside Broadcast (OB)
- Technical Proficiency — Equipment rigging & setup, lighting, lens selection, focus pulling, exposure control, white balance, and HD workflows
- Leadership — Camera department supervision (5+ years), team mentoring, and crew coordination
- Event Coverage — Premier League soccer, AFCON qualifiers, international fixtures, and high-profile national events
- Licensed Driver with clean record
Professional Experience
Senior Broadcasting Officer I (Camera)Botswana Television, Gaborone April 2024 – Present
- Operate Panasonic AG-HPX370, Hitachi Z-HD5000, Sony PMW-500, and Ikegami cameras in Cam 1–7 and Handheld roles for studio, ENG, and live Outside Broadcast productions.
- Deliver superior video quality through precise control of angles, focus, lighting, white balance, and camera settings in high-pressure live environments.
- Rig, assemble, configure, and maintain equipment for complex multi-camera setups, including Steady Cam and Jib operation.
- Supervise the camera department for major productions, leading teams of up to 12 staff, delegating tasks, mentoring juniors, and ensuring seamless execution.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and technical teams to execute creative concepts under tight deadlines.
Video Camera Operator (Freelance)Vision View Productions, Gaborone July 2023 – November 2024
- Served as Camera Operator in Handheld and Camera 3 positions for live Botswana Premier League soccer matches.
- Expertly framed and captured fast-paced action while responding instantly to director cues in multi-camera environments.
- Contributed high-quality footage using professional broadcast camera systems under intense pressure.
Electoral Broadcasting Officer (Camera)Independent Electoral Commission, Gaborone, Botswana May 2005 – 2024
- Operated Panasonic AG-HPX370 and other specified cameras in multi-camera setups for electoral Outside Broadcasts and studio productions across 5 electoral cycles (20 years).
- Planned logistics, set up lighting and sound, and captured professional footage while supporting voter education materials.
- Contributed documentation that aided the 2018 Botswana Electoral Act Reforms and process improvements.
- Troubleshot technical issues on-site and maintained detailed records.
Notable Camera Operator Engagements
- 2025–2026 A-One Media: AFCON Qualifiers (Botswana vs Algeria, Botswana vs Somalia)
- 2023–2024 Vision View TV: Botswana Premier League Season
- 2009, 2019, 2024: Botswana General Elections (multi-camera coverage and documentation)
- Multiple Bye-Elections (2009–2024)
- 2018: African Union Sports Council (AUSC) – Botswana Television
- 2014: Super Sport TV – Africa Youth Games, Gaborone
- 2013: Sport 5 Israel – International Club Friendly (Botswana/Malawi)
- Additional productions with RP Productions (Egypt), Scottish Broadcasting Corporation, Prime Time Television, and others.
Education
- International Marketing Management Diploma , UNIATHENA GLOBAL EDUCATION, 2023
- GED, Handsworth Institute of Applied Science and Technology (Online), 2020 (Coursework: Project Planning and Management)
- Associate of Arts: Fine Arts (Photography Major), Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, 2004 (Camera Operation Skills, 2001–2004)
- Trainee Camera Operator, Botswana Television, 2005
Additional Training
- Camera and Lighting Skills I & II
- Professional Practice III
- Bridge Course on Electoral Processes (2008)
- Induction Course on Governmental Systems (2007)
Languages
- English: Full Professional Proficiency
- German: Limited Working Proficiency
References
Available upon request, including:
- General Manager, Botswana Television
- The Secretary, Independent Electoral Commission
- Production Manager, Vision View Television
Overview
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Work History
Senior Broadcasting Officer I Camera
Botswana Television
04.2024 - Current
- Choosing, assembling and setting up Broadcast equipment for Studio, ENG and Outside Broadcast.
- Over 680 sporting events, over 430 studio events and over 1000 ENG Assignments covered in my career years in roles ranging from camera assistant to production supervisor.
- Learning Steady Cam and Jib Operation
- Enhanced video quality by skillfully operating camera equipment and adjusting angles, focus, and lighting.
- Worked closely with the production team to coordinate shoots and ensure seamless execution of creative concepts.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained a calm demeanor under pressure while managing tight deadlines or unexpected challenges on set.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or project requirements, maintaining focus on delivering high-quality footage within deadlines.
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
- Managed a crew of assistants effectively delegating tasks related to camera setup, maintenance, storage management when needed.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Managed departmental budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for necessary equipment and training.
Video Camera Operator
Vision View Productions
07.2023 - 11.2024
Freelance Camera Operator
Vision View Productions - Online Digital Television Platform
- Actively participating in Botswana Premier League Broadcast
- Operating Hand held and or Camera 3 Roles in Live Soccer Matches
- Collaborated with directors and producers to achieve desired visual outcomes for multiple productions.
- Creatively framing and capturing action.
- Responding quickly to directions.
- Improved team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors on project requirements.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities under pressure to resolve unexpected challenges during shoots promptly.
- Streamlined post-production process by capturing high-quality footage using appropriate camera settings.
- Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced camera techniques and equipment.
Electoral Broadcasting Officer Camera
Independent Electoral Commission
05.2005 - 01.2024
- Operating Camera to capture footage during Electoral Processes Outside Broadcasting and or Studio Productions
- Planning and organizing logistics for Field Productions
- Setting of lights and sound for Outside Broadcasting and Studio productions
- Being a voice over artist for Radio Jingles, and producing scripts as and when opportunity avails
- In-house Photographer for the newsletters, posters, pamphlets and updating of the Website
- Prepared budget for procurement of Broadcast and Photographic equipment and adjustment vouchers for airing of productions for publication
- Responsible for branding and Marketing visibility of the organization in old and new areas
- Coordinated with multiple agencies to streamline operations, enhancing overall response times during emergencies.
- Assisted in reforming Electoral processes by sharing experiences I have documented in all the scenes I was present at, where management was not
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
- Covered and improved department efficiency over 5 Electoral cycles in 20 years by reporting diligently
- Educated first-time voters on their rights and responsibilities as citizens participating in the democratic process.
- Played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of electoral processes, troubleshooting technical issues when needed.
- Kept orderly records of all incidents at the polling station, allowing for thorough post-election analysis and improvement recommendations.
- Resolved voter registration issues promptly, enabling eligible citizens to cast their ballots without delay by generating Visual mediums for easier Civic and Voter Education
Business Development Officer
Esponent Limited/ Blu Thorn Fund Managers Botswana
03.2015 - 04.2020
- Generating revenue streams through cross selling of Investment products and services to clients
- Contributed USD33million over 5 years to the AUM of USD75 million
- Facilitating for Vendor Funding of Small and Micro Enterprises
- Providing regular feedback to clients and working with back office to maintain a high degree of customer service level
- Built relationships with colleagues to facilitate teamwork, cooperation and success.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Boosted client satisfaction by identifying and addressing their specific needs through tailored business solutions.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision-making.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving shared goals.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients by providing exceptional support and maintaining regular communication.
- Expanded market share by conducting comprehensive market research and competitor analysis.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that effectively communicated value propositions to target audiences.
- Developed new sales strategies to target untapped markets, resulting in increased revenue generation.
- Presented compelling proposals to prospective clients, securing high-value accounts for the organization.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided comprehensive retirement planning services, ensuring clients maintain their desired lifestyle post retirement.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies while serving clients'' best interests.
Car Sales Executive
Mahindra Botswana
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Selling and marketing vehicles, Tractors and accessories
- Planning and executing pitches and marketing ideas
- Formulating ideas on how to sensitize and upgrade user interest in the market
- Sold 3 Agriculture Machineries and prospected clients who bought 5 vehicles in 3 months amounting to 23% of stock on ground.
- Organized test drives for potential buyers, highlighting key features and benefits of various vehicle models during each drive.
- Increased car sales by establishing rapport with customers and conducting comprehensive needs assessments.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop promotional events that generated increased foot traffic and interest in dealership offerings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Uniaathena
Online01.2023
GED -
HANDSWORTH Institute OF Applied Science And Technology
Online 04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Certificate of Proficiency in Long Term Insurance
Insurance Institute of Botswana
Gaborone 04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts (Photography Major)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth Qebhera01.2004
Skills
Experienced and adaptable with many aspects of Television production work both in the field and the studio over 20 years
Over 680 sporting events, over 430 studio events and over 1000 ENG Assignments covered in my career years in roles ranging from camera assistant to production supervisor
Multi-tasked 2 careers running concurrently in different fields at some point
Raised and contributed US$33Million of Equity in a US$75Million AUM Investment Portfolio in a Collective Investment Undertake (CIU)
Capable Election Observer with 20 years experience in Electoral Forums
Contributed immensely to smooth Electoral Reforms in the 2018 Botswana Electoral Act Reform
Task prioritization
Setting up and Rigging equipment
Equipment configuration
Live camera operations
Multitasking Abilities
Financial product sales
Customer relationship management
Sales goals
Risk management
Licensed driver with clean record
LANGUAGES
German - Limited Working
English - Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Broadcasting Officer I Camera
Botswana Television
04.2024 - Current
Video Camera Operator
Vision View Productions
07.2023 - 11.2024
Car Sales Executive
Mahindra Botswana
08.2015 - 12.2015
Business Development Officer
Esponent Limited/ Blu Thorn Fund Managers Botswana
03.2015 - 04.2020
Electoral Broadcasting Officer Camera
Independent Electoral Commission
05.2005 - 01.2024
GED -
HANDSWORTH Institute OF Applied Science And Technology
04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Certificate of Proficiency in Long Term Insurance
Insurance Institute of Botswana
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Uniaathena
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts (Photography Major)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Fourteen Doctors and Professors in the development of Botswana Electoral Reforms (A Shining Example of African Electoral Democracy) Contributed as an experienced Elections documenter during electoral processses
- Achieved Excellent Service Recognition by introducing a KYC Form for Registered Electorates for easier tracking of spoiled registration forms tasks.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing by refining the Voter Registration Form to be Voter Specific.
- Documented and resolved Marketing impasse which led to an Asset Under Management Contribution of USD33 Million of the USD75 million AUM in ICVC.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members in the Broadcast career, in Production.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridOpen to relocation: Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekPaid time offQuote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Interests
To learn further what life is and has for me, through different opinions held out there
Camera Operator Engagements of Notable Magnitude
· 2025 A-One Media BROADCAST- 2026 AFCON Qualifiers Botswana/Algeria, Botswana Somalia Games
· 2023- 2024 Vision View TV- Botswana Premier League Season
· 2009/2019/2024 Botswana General Elections Observation, Reporting and documenting for TV, and print
· 2009-2024 Bye-Elections observance, documentation and Reporting through Both Visual Mediums TV and photography
· 2018 - African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Botswana Television
· 2016 - Dee- Zone Media Documentary, Drama and Advert shooting
· 2014 - Super Sport TV- Africa Youth Games Gaborone
· 2013 - Sport 5 Israel -International Club Friendly Botswana/Malawi
· 2012 - 2013 RP Productions Egypt- Botswana Premier League
· 2012- Scottish Broadcasting Corporation E.N.G. Rugby Match
· 2011 - Prime Time Television- Lifestyle Magazine
· 2010 - Provision Media- Prime Time Life style Magazine for BTV
Training
- Entrepreneurial Development Training (EDT) at Local Enterprise Authority Communications III
- Professional Practice III
- Camera and Lighting Skills I and II
- Bridge Course on Electoral Processes 2008
- Induction course on governmental systems 2007
References
- The, General Manager, Botswana Television, Plot 37795 Willie Seboni Drive, Gaborone, Mass Media Complex +267 365 8000 jthuto@gov.bw
- The Secretary Independent Electoral Commission Private Bag 00284 Gaborone Botswana +267 361 2400 dsrapoo@gov.bw
- Production Manager Vision View Television 21 Loots Road, Blairgowrie 2194 South Africa thabang@visionview.co.za
- Managing Director Blu Thorn Asset Management/ Ecsponent Asset Management +267 76 710 530