This document outlines several job roles in the television industry and lists their key responsibilities and required qualities. It describes that a camera operator is responsible for rigging cameras and taking direction during shoots, requiring good vision, coordination, and teamwork skills. A script supervisor ensures dramas make sense when shot out of sequence, needing observation skills, meticulous attention to detail, and stamina. A makeup artist creates and maintains looks under the designer's direction, requiring hair and makeup technical skills. A director is the creative lead, overseeing casting, editing, and linking teams, requiring vision, commitment, and passion for filmmaking.

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)
 Ensuring that cameras and associated equipment are rigged and
ready for the required shots to be taken
 have good colour vision, and excellent hand-to-eye co-
ordination
 be able to take direction and work as part of a team,
particularly on multi-camera shoots
Script Supervisor
 Ensuring that film and TV dramas, shot out of script sequence,
end up making continuous verbal and visual sense
 have exceptional skills of observation
 have a meticulous and methodical attention to detail
 have stamina to remain alert and focused during long
filming days
Make-Upand Hair
Artist - Film& TV
 Creating make-ups and hairstyles to meet production
requirements
 Overseeing make-up and hair continuity during filming
 Working to the Make-up and Hair Designer’s brief
 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
Director  Being the driving creative force in a film's production -
visualising and defining the style and structure of the film, then
bringing it to life
 Carrying out duties such as casting, script editing, shot
 have exceptional artistic vision and creative skills
 have unerring commitment
 have a deep passion for filmmaking

2. composition, shot selection and editing
 Acting as the crucial link between the production, technical and
creative teams
 be a strong and confident leader
Researcher  Originating or developing programme ideas, drawing on
knowledge and understanding of industry requirements, and
presenting findings to decision makers
 Checking facts and briefing writers who write scripts for on-
screen presenters
 be able to establish a rapport quickly with production
personnel and potential contributors
 maintain up-to-date contact lists and be able to access
relevant information from various sources
Gaffer
 Being responsible for all the practical aspects of lighting sets and
locations
 have a deep knowledge of what can be achieved in terms
of lighting for each production, in any particular studio or
location
 be able to interpret lighting plans, including all aspects of
the rig, scale drawings of all lamps and their positions,
and what lighting gels and circuits to use
Boom Operator
 Controlling the long boom arm, manoeuvring it as close to the
action as possible in order to achieve the best quality sound
recording
 Fitting radio microphones to actors and presenters
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
 pay close attention to detail and concentrate for long

3. periods