Unit 3 TV Job Roles Grid

Job Role Roles and Responsibilities (what they do and

are in charge of)

Qualities Needed (skills and or

qualifications) Camera Operator (Studio/Outside Broadcast)

Camera Operator has a senior role within television

camera departments, but their responsibilities change a lot depending on the type of production.

Good IT skills need to fit to carry heavy

equipment great communication skills decent colour vision and hand-eye coordination

Script Supervisor

Script Supervisors work as part of the Camera

Department on Feature Films and Television Dramas. They ensure that, despite the fact that films are shot entirely out of script sequence/make sure all props and

costumes are correct.

Good teamwork skills great organisation skills Good at spotting errors be calm under pressure practical approaches to work

Make-Up and Hair Artist - Film & TV

They create personality and do their makeup and hair depending on the character or type of scene they play a big part in the TV industry.

strategic planning, timing and budget control abilities; highly developed research skills; good organisational skills

effective presentation skills confidence when doing team management and

motivational skills

effective team building ability to work under pressure to external and

departmental deadlines

creative problem solving skills, combined with a flexible attitude to changes

good IT skills

Knowing the Health and Safety legislation and procedures.

Director

Directors are responsible for the look and sound of a production and its technical standards; they interpret the Producer's and/or Writer's vision.

ability to conceptualise ideas and to think visually; ability to decide about the appropriate graphic style

and the music for the production;

precise attention to detail; methodical approach to work with high stress tolerance

and stamina;

knowledge of the entire production process; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead a team and to motivate actors and crew

members;

initiative and problem solving skills ability to see the broader picture and to co-ordinate

effectively budgeting and financial skills

Researcher

Researchers come up with or develop programme ideas, drawing on their knowledge and understanding of industry requirements, and present their findings to decision makers.

Gaffer

Boom Operator