When The Water Cooler locked in our chat with Perth’s Supervising Camera Operator, Rod Kuriata, we may have forgotten to factor in daylight savings. That’s right, WA is now 3 hours behind NSW, ACT and VIC, 2.5 hours behind SA and 2 hours behind QLD.
So, we sat down with Rod for a late surf and turf lunch (AEDT time) including his freshly caught crayfish.
We’ve heard around the Perth traps that you’ve been with Network 10 for a little while now. How long have you been at the network and tell us a bit about what you do?
I can’t believe it was 30 years ago this October I started in the Production/ Studio unit at 10 Perth (NEW).
Over the years, my roles have varied from outside broadcast, studio & news camera work, editing, live eye operations and media exchange. For the past 10 years,, I have been enjoying my role as Camera Edit Supervisor, leading my awesome Ops team.
Everyone has nothing but the nicest things to say about you, what is your philosophy to a happy work life?
My philosophy, I guess, is loving what I do in my multi-skilled roles and creating the opportunities to challenge myself and learn new skills. And working with a small but mighty team makes for a really happy work life.
What is a standout memory you have from your time at 10?
My standout memories from my time at 10 would be working in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games, swimming with the whale sharks in Exmouth, and an evening with KISS at the Perth Arena. Access all areas, it was amazing night!
Is it true you hang 10 once a year to film a surf competition? What is this competition and what makes you go back every year?
I love my surfing, and 10 was lucky enough to broadcast the Margaret River Masters back in the early 2000’s. Spending a week sharing a house with the camera crew was epic. We even had the Channel 10 helicopter back then that I loved to hang out of, shooting the huge waves. Getting up close and getting to meet my favourite sports stars was definitely a career highlight.
Where would we find you outside of work? Any hobbies or talents that you spend time on?
Outside of work, you’d find me spending time with family – my partner Kim and our three adults kids – while getting out and about in the outdoors. I go golfing, surfing, camping and crayfishing – really anything to do with the ocean.
