Careers in the television production industry

2.  Also called stage manager.
 In charge of all activities on the studio floor.
Coordinates talent, relays director’s cues to
talent, and supervises floor personnel.

3.  Prepares computer graphics, titles, charts,
and electronic backgrounds.

4.  Constructs the complete sound track
(dialogue and sound effects) in
postproduction.

5.  In charge of all technical personnel, budgets,
and equipment. Designs system, including
transmission facilities, and oversees
installations and day-to-day operations.

6.  Operate the cameras; often do the lighting
for simple shows.
 May be the cinematographer in low budget
film production.

7.  In charge of lighting.

8.  Operates postproduction editing equipment.
Often makes or assists in creating editing
decisions.

9.  Writes on-the-air copy for the anchors. The
copy is based on the reporter’s notes and the
available videotape.

10.  See Mr. Dwyer for a copy of the Crossword
puzzle.
 Attach to page 7 in your interactive
notebook.