1. Unit 3 TV Job RolesGrid
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 Assistants (Studio/OutsideBroadcast) offer
general supportto the Camera Operator in the
Studio/OutsideBroadcast(OB) camera department,
carrying out simple tasks such as collecting
equipment fromstores and assisting with rigging
(setting up) cameras and equipment.
have a working knowledge of how the relevant
camera equipment works
have good communication skills and show
diplomacy and sensitivity when working with
artists, production staff and crew
You won’tneedaspecificqualificationto become a
CameraAssistant
Script Supervisor
have exceptional skills of observation
have a meticulous and methodical attention to detail
You don’tneeda formal qualificationtobecome aScript
Supervisor.However,some filmschoolsandtraining courses
offera goodbasic groundinginthe skillsandknowledgeyou’ll
need.
Make-Upand Hair
Artist - Film& TV
possess hairdressing skills including: cutting, waving,
straightening, non-permanent colouring, setting,
applying extensions, braiding, shaving; wig setting and
dressing; and applying, dressing and applying facial hair
possess make-up skills including: straight corrective;
ageing face, hands and neck; contouring effects; and
some specialised techniques such as creating tattoos and
body painting
You will needtoachieve atleastalevel 2vocational
qualificationorequivalentinmediamake-upandalevel 2-3
NVQinhairdressing,orthe equivalentof twoyears’
experience
Director
Directors are responsible for the look and sound of a
production and its technical standards
be able to translate creatively a writer’s, Producer’s and other
originators' vision into a coherent, marketable, entertaining or
informative programme
You won’tneedaspecificqualificationtobecome aTV
Director. However,adegree ina media-related,dramaor
specialistsubjectmaygive youagood grounding.
Researcher
be able to establisharapportquicklywithproductionpersonneland
potential contributors
TV Researchersoriginateordevelopprogrammeideas, drawingon
theirknowledgeandunderstandingof industryrequirements,and
presenttheirfindingstodecisionmakers
You won’tneedaspecificqualificationtobecome aTV
Researcher.However,adegree ina media-related,dramaor
specialistsubjectmaygive youagood grounding.
2. Gaffer
havea deep knowledgeof what can be achieved in
terms of lighting for each production, in any particular
studio or location
You mustbe a fully-qualifiedelectriciantobe aGaffer,with
relevantCity&Guildsor electrical engineeringqualifications
at HND.
Boom Operator
be a strong team player – many of the skills needed in
this role involve working as a team as efficiently and
effectively as possible
be willing and able to compromise
You won’tneedaqualificationtobe aTV Boom Operator.
Howeveritisvital to be able to showa stronginterestin
soundand an understandingof itsphysical properties.
