The document outlines several TV and film job roles, including their responsibilities and needed qualities. It describes camera operators who control where cameras go and what they capture during broadcasts. Script supervisors monitor spelling, grammar, and correctness when writing scripts. Makeup and hair artists ensure actors and actresses look camera ready. Directors have control over makeup, storyboards, and camera angles. Researchers gather in-depth information on topics and histories. Gaffers execute and sometimes design lighting plans. Boom operators hold microphones above actors to record advanced quality audio.

1. 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 controls the use of the cameras so
where the camera men go and what they capture
when broadcasting.
Controlling, powerful, good eye for detail.
Script Supervisor
When script is being written someone must supervise
the writer to monitor spellings, grammar and other
grammatically correct things.
Good at spelling, high level in English and
grammar.
Make-Up and Hair
Artist - Film & TV
To take care of actors and actresses and the way the
look to make sure they look camera ready.
A degree in beauty and art as the makeup
required for the TV or film might be advanced.
Director
To be a director you will have control over everything
from make up to the story boards and camera angles.
To have a keen eye of art and abstract picturing
and possibly a degree.
Researcher
You gather information on topics for the film such as
what set ideas and story ideas in depth on their
history.
To be able to use a variety of sources to gain
unique and advanced information.
Gaffer
Responsible for the execution (and sometimes the
design) of the lighting plan for a production.
Have a technical understanding of electrics and
lighting.
Boom Operator
Holds the mic above the actors to gain sound and
audio for the film.
An understanding on the equipment used and
how to record at an advanced level.