Check Lists for News Positions 2011

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Check Lists for Television News Production

Technical Producer – Responsible for all technical positions in studio/

control

7:45 – 8:30 _____ Book out studio equipment at least 1 week in advance

_____ Take crew attendance

_____ Backfill crew if necessary due to absences

_____ Turn on all studio / set lights

_____ Change any studio lights that are burnt out

_____ Assist with any studio set-up where necessary

_____ Fax Check all studio equipment (by 8:30)

_____ Fill out any fault reports and hand to technologist.

_____ Redirect peers from technologist room and have them trouble shoot on

their own

8:30 – 9:15

_____ Setup microphone(s) and line-up the journalism camera

_____ Contact control room at ext. 4601 to Fax microphones and camera in

journalism room

_____ Ensure that the studio is tidy and that all unnecessary staging pieces and

chairs are neatly placed against the studio wall.

_____ Ensure that the audio assistant is out on the floor and not in the audio

room

_____ Ensure that all camera operators are practicing their camera craft

_____ Attend the camera meeting _____ Break the crew at 9:00 for a 15minute break

_____ Re-establish the studio after the break and ensure that everyone is on

headset for the rehearsal.

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Trouble-shoot any technical challenge(s)

_____ Assist any operator when necessary

_____ Coordinate the news hit to I-wing (9:50) and (10:50)

_____ Ensure that the producer is sending out the studio signal to master

control _____ Provide feedback on technical set-ups and crewing at the end of each

newscast

_____ Coordinate the strike of the studio upon completion of the 11:15

newscast.

_____ To return all borrowed equipment room gear, do a walk around the studio to

ensure all cameras are positioned, locked and turned off, to ensure the

control room is in order and that all scripts and line ups are put in



recycle and to release all crew members after the strike has been

completed.


Lighting Director/ Video Operator

7:45 -11:45

_____ Program and operate the lighting board in Studio 1

_____ When necessary, operate the Genie Life and replace light bulbs in

fixtures

_____ Document any changes to the lighting plot plan as needed

_____ Meter all light prior to the video line-up

_____ Set –up the chip chart and coordinate the camera operators to set up the

cameras onto the chart.

_____ Line up the studio cameras using the CCU in the HD control room

_____ Adjust any lights necessary once the hosts have arrived in studio

_____ Monitor the video of the cameras during the live broadcast ensuring that the

video is set at optimum levels

_____ Works with the TP ensure that the lighting is appropriately set-up in I-wing for

the news hits.

_____ Generate fault reports for any lighting equipment that is not functional

_____ Ensure that all lights are powered down at the end of the broadcast _____ To be released by the Technical Producer




Switcher

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Fax check the switcher and ensure sources are functioning

_____ Set-up and test effects required for the broadcast

_____ Set-up Chroma key effect and set appropriate gain levels

_____ FAX check all sources by 8:30

_____ Leave the program coordinates in the switcher as set by studio do not change

colour schemes or coordinating source inputs

_____ Each week the switcher will be responsible for introducing one new

production effect into the production. This effect must be rehearsed

and reviewed by the director. The effect must be documented in the

switcher manual under news effects weekly. The switcher may be

asked to demonstrate the effect to news class.

_____ Practice on the console during downtime.

_____ Check all graphics and incorporate innovative effects into the graphic

display

_____ Attend camera meetings in studio

_____ Ensure that you have a line-up and review line-up with director

9:15 - 11:45

_____ Review the line-up with the director, associate director and the server in

order to ensure that the correct sources have been listed

_____ Rehearse the production

_____ Recommend any production elements to the director

_____ Coordinate journalism hit if director is unavailable

_____ Feedback to the director any production challenges

_____ Feedback to crew in the feedback sessions after the broadcast _____ Assist in the studio/ control room strike

_____ To be released by the Technical Producer




Audio Operator

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Coordinate the work of the audio assistant

_____ Setup audio for news production for 8:30 FAX check

_____ Re-set the audio board at the beginning of each studio session

_____ Set-up the audio board and check all sources

_____ Check all intercoms and ensure that they are functional for all crew

positions

_____ Set-up fold-back to the floor and ensure that the volume is set to an

appropriate level

_____ Obtain a line-up and review all sources with the director, associate director

and the server. Mark up the line-up so sources are visibly indicated

during the broadcast

_____ Review all server inputs to ensure correct levels are identified

_____ Check all IFBs in studio and set volume level appropriately

_____ Test the audio feed from I-wing to ensure proper levels

_____ Review any music requirements with the director

_____ Do not use music that hasn’t been approved by the course instructor

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Coordinate the microphone set-up for the host

_____ Test all host microphone and IFB levels

_____ Rehearse the newscast monitoring audio levels

_____ Report any audio challenges to the Technical Producer

_____ Fault any technical challenges to the Technical Producer

_____ Ensure that the audio for the news hit is monitored at the time of

production _____ Ensure that there is a back-up plan in place in case there are audio

challenges with microphones and studio equipment

_____ Strike all audio gear upon completion of the news debrief





Audio Assistant

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Under the direction of the audio operator, the audio assist will set-up all

microphones and cabling for the studio production

_____ Set-up IFB and fold back components and check the equipment.

_____ FAX check all equipment with the audio operator at 8:30

_____ Assist with any technical TVA work such as monitor hook-up and

cabling

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Assist all talent with microphones and IFBs placement

_____ Monitor all microphones with audio operator

_____ Remain on the studio floor and assist as TVA on the studio floor

_____ Assist with studio strike on the floor after the debrief

_____ Check all audio cables prior to release to ensure they have beenproperly coiled





Server Operator (2 Operators)

#1 Ingest

# 2 Record and Playback sources

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Work with a production rundown organize the segment material

_____ Title and input all segment material into the server

_____ Ensure that all material transferred into the server has good audio

levels

_____ Organize material into the daily bucket

_____ Review all segment material with the associate director and audio operator

and review the times, in and out points, video/audio clarity

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Rehearse all video material _____ Establish optimum in and out points if necessary

_____ Set-up all recording devices: HD record, server (if using), DVD Record

_____ Record: 10 sec black, 30 sec bars /Tone, 30 sec Slate, 10 sec black

_____ Record the production

_____ Playback all required segment material based on the rundown

_____ Upon the completion of the broadcast check all records

_____ File management - ask Journalism Instructor what items should be kept for

weekly newscasts

_____ Delete all other daily recorded material

_____ Clean out any material not required in the bucket _____ Turn off the monitors only

_____ Clear the workstation

_____ Hand the technical producer the recorded show material

_____ After debrief, assist with studio strike





Character Generator Operator

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Gather and input all font and graphics for the news production from

Journalism class

_____ Input weather graphics

_____ Input sports material

_____ Input entertainment material

_____ Create over-the-shoulder material

_____ Input lower thirds graphics and check spelling

_____ Input credits if time permits otherwise ensure copyright is completed

_____ Review all graphics with associate director and journalism producer

_____ Check Chroma key with switcher

_____ Check all lower third supers with journalism instructor

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Prepare to rehearse the graphics _____ Order the graphics based on the script and rundowns

_____ Double check all material with associate director during rehearsal

_____ Change any graphics if necessary

_____ Create a slate for record material

_____ Operate system during the production, recalling all graphic and font

material

_____ Back-up any production material at the end of the production

_____ Delete daily graphics from the system

_____ Review all templates to ensure that nothing has been deleted

_____ Re-create any graphics that may have been missing or deleted duringbroadcast/ or compile

_____ Clear the workstation at the end of the class

_____ Turn off monitor only

_____ After debrief, assist with studio strike





Prompter

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Turn on all camera prompters

_____ Open up all software related to prompting

_____ Prompter will be sent to system via journalism news room between

8:30-9:15

_____ Ready the prompter system for rehearsal

_____ Review the script with the producer and ensure that all material has been

correctly inputted in the prompter system, alert journalism instructor if

there are any prompter /script challenges

_____ Go out to studio floor and introduce yourself to the journalism hosts

_____ Practice the prompter speed with the journalism students

9:15 -11:45

_____ Set-up for production rehearsal

_____ Rehearse all scripting material _____ Confirm with journalism students that the pacing is correct

_____ Prompt for the production

_____ Clear workstation at the end of the production

_____ After debrief assist with studio strike





Camera Operator (up to 4 operators)

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Setup up camera on chip chart for video line-up

_____ Set-up any monitors for the production

_____ Assist with audio set-up if necessary

_____ Ensure that all lights are lit for your particular area

_____ Upon completion of the line up, set camera up adjusting the pan, tilt

friction

_____ Practice camera movements in studio

_____ Attend the camera meeting and review rundown with director and offer up

camera suggestions to the director to create a better production

_____ Check framing for opening / closing shots and over the shoulder

graphics

_____ Review framing with director and floor director

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Rehearse the news production _____ Ensure that the journalism students know which camera they are to look at

during production and ensure that they are square to the lens.

_____ During downtime continue to practice camera exercises

_____ Continuously review production rundown

_____ Perform the camera function

_____ To be responsive to the director’s calls during the production

_____ To remain on camera and headset at all times during production

_____ Assist with studio strike after the news debrief





Show Producer

8:00 – 11:45

_____ Arrive 7:45 to Journalism room and report to media desk (Journalism

Professors)

____ _ Introduce yourself to the Broadcast Journalism producer of the day

_____ Inquire about the show line-up

_____ If the line-ups are not ready ask for the following information and write the

following down or gather the anchor names for the following positions

Anchors – News DeskWeatherSportsEntertainment

_____ Weather Graphic Board Information

Ontario Map

24 hours

Next 5 Days

_____ Sports Boards – any required for the sports report

Any in item lower 1/3’s

_____ Entertainment Boards, Over-the shoulders

_____ Gather DVD / SD card etc sources, find out who the BJ VTR producer is and

get a visual list for the in show items.

_____ Check to see if preliminary run-down is available if not find out what the news

stories will be – and find out what graphics they would like for over-the-

shoulders

get graphic requests in order them in order

Find out who will be reading the recap for news (this will determine where

they will be positioned at the news desk) if they read the recap they areon camera 1

_____ Return back to studio with information for the crew

_____ Distribute information to crew and speak with director about

preliminary show line-up.



_____ Continue to communicate with BJ students either by way of telephone,

sending the runner back to Journalism or returning back to the room

periodically.

_____ Check on the following areas to ensure they have production

information

VTR, Graphics/CG _____ Remind BJ about the news hit 10 minutes to the hour and to ensure director

is checking the technical resources in I-wing

_____ Send studio signal to the closed circuit televisions in the hallways

_____ Discuss with Director / TP an appropriate break time for crew

_____ Remind Director about rehearsals 9:15

_____ Remind VTR to send over lower third supers if they have them

_____ Distribute final rundowns – 15 copies required for news: video, TD, Dir, AD,

Graphics, Prompter, Audio, VTR, Floor Director, Lighting, TP, Producer,

Instructor, All Cameras

_____ Distribute final scripts – 6 copies required for news: Director, AD, Graphics,

Prompter, Audio, Floor Director, Producer

_____ Check over all over-the-shoulder graphics to see if they are applicable

for the newscast.

_____ Check all spelling for lower –third graphics

_____ Check all weather boards to ensure that they correspond to script.

_____ Remind crew of rehearsal 9:15

_____ Check on the HITS crew to ensure that the editing is without

complication

_____ Prepare the crew for the 9:50 hit to the news room

_____ At 2:00 minutes to the hour tell the switcher to put the program out to

black _____ Proceed to Master and punch out studio 1 to air

_____ Return to studio to watch the newscast

_____ Just prior to the show closing – go back to Master and after the newscast

take the studio off the air.

_____ Return to studio for the critique




Floor Director

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Set-up equipment required for job function

_____ Fax check equipment

_____ Meet with director to go through show particulars

_____ Ensure that the floor monitors are set-up and functioning

_____ Attend the camera meeting

_____ Remain on headset and work with the director on the preliminary show

material

_____ Meet and greet the hosts of the production

_____ Review the rundown / scripts / cameras with the hosts

_____ If necessary orientate them to the facilities pointing out exists /

washrooms

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Set-up for rehearsal and coordinate with BJ and Prompter

_____ Work with hosts during rehearsal

_____ Reset studio if necessary after the rehearsal

_____ Confirm with cameras that they have the latest line-up

_____ Confirm with hosts that the prompter speed was sufficient

_____ Confirm with director on open and closing shots

_____ Check fold back and studio monitors to ensure everything is functional _____ Final microphone tests prior to air

_____ Ensure that all hosts have paper copies of the script

_____ Review all signals with hosts prior to air

_____ Showtime

_____ Seek feedback from hosts about your direction

_____ Provide feedback at the debrief

_____ Assist with studio strike





Director (some responsibilities will overlap with show producer)

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Report to Journalism room with show producer to gather any

production information

_____ Bring to the control room any segment items for the newscast to the

server

_____ Bring to the control room any font information for Character Generator

_____ Communicate with journalism students to gather information: updates, script

changes, scripts, rundowns

_____ Communicate scripting or rundown changes to the crew

_____ Review rundowns and scripts

_____ Review scripts with hosts

_____ Check with server operator to ensure that all journalism footage is in the

system and labelled correctly

_____ Ensure the technical equipment – the camera and audio components are

functional in the journalism room

_____ Fax check the equipment in Journalism room with HD control room

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Meet with crew and hosts to review show

_____ Review the script in the prompter to ensure it matches with the

prompter _____ Rehearse the show prior to air

_____ Review all segment items and graphics for the production

_____ Provide constructive feedback for class after the production





Associate Director (Control)

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Meet with director to discuss the rundown and sources that will be

used

_____ Time every visual source used in the newscast and monitor for video

and audio quality

_____ Video segments will have lower thirds – ensure that all graphic lists are given

to Character Generator Operator

_____ Review all graphic requirements and ensure that the graphics have

correct spelling

_____ Review all over-the-shoulders and ensure that they are applicable to

the newscast

_____ Review all weather ensure that it matches up with the script

_____ Review all sports and entertainment graphics and ensure the graphics and

scores are correct

_____ Attend the camera meeting and ensure that all cameras, graphics and

visuals are noted

_____ Mark your script accordingly and ensure that it matches up with the

rundown

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Prepare for the studio / control room for rehearsal

_____ Check to see that everyone is in their positions, headsets on and ready

to go

_____ Check the server and ensure that all segments, bumpers and stings have

been placed in the correct daily bucket.

_____ Rehearsal – call the production

_____ Check all sources and end relay the readiness of the source to the

director

_____ Ensure open lines of communication throughout the rehearsal and

production _____ Feedback and production or technical challenges to the director

_____ Prepare for the on-air production

_____ Get the segment times from the Associate Director responsible for

Server

_____ Time the production from start to finish

_____ Double check all intercom so that everyone can hear you and can

communicate back



_____ Ensure that the production has been recorded

_____ Feedback any challenges at the debrief meeting

_____ Assist with studio strike after the last news debrief

_____ Ensure that show records are given to either the TP or show producer



Field Producer :

Journalism Room Hits

Community Calendar

Hits (Coming up Promos)

Hot Crew (Streeter’s Assignment)

8:00 – 12:00

_____ Co-ordinate and manage the activities of the following groups: Journalism

Room Hits, Coming Up Promos Streeter’s segment, Community

Calendar

_____ Oversee the time-lines and know the whereabouts of all production

crews

_____ Review the Community Calendar package and ensure that the work is quality

story telling _____ Feedback constructively to your groups

_____ Ensure that all material produced meets the brand of the show

_____ Generate a FAX sheet: duration/time, topic, in and out cues, list of names to

be keyed if necessary, check all spelling on Community Calendar

Journalism Hits

Coordinate the work of the Television Assistant assigned to the

Journalism room hits

Streeter’s Segment 1:00 Length

_____ Meet with journalism students to determine the best college Streeter’s

topic

_____ Ensure that the Streeter’s segment is edited and inputted into the server and

is ready to go for the 11:00 newscast

_____ Include the FAX sheet: duration/time, topic, in and out cues list of

names to be keyed



Community Calendar 1:00 - 1:30 Length (Packaged 1 week prior to air)

_____ Ensure that the students producing package have used the branding bed to

create the package

_____ Ensure that the community calendar is current and diverse events are

showcased and that the show brand template is used and that it ispackaged with show music.

_____ Ensure that the community calendar has a mix of video and graphics and that

applicable web and contact information is added to the package

_____ Ensure that the community calendar is inputted into the server and is ready

to go for the 10:00 newscast


_____ feedback constructively to your groups

_____ Include a FAX sheet: duration/time, topic, in and out cues, list of names

to be keyed


Community Calendar (Writer -VO/ host, Visual Creator/ Post)

8:00 – 12:00

Community Calendar 1:00 - 1:30 Length

_____ The Community Calendar should be produced 1 week prior to air date and

submitted at 11:30am.

_____ Students will be advised at 11:30 of any necessary changes

_____ Ensure that the Community Calendar is current and diverse and events

should show case college events for students. A brand template

should be used and packaged with show music.

_____ Community Calendar needs to be scripted and thus the voice over track

must be laid down prior to visuals.

_____ Ensure that the community calendar has a mix of video and graphics and that

applicable web and contact information is added to the package

_____ Interviews should be succinct and should provide the necessary details for

the event – keep the interviews brief

_____ Ensure that the community calendar is inputted into the server and is readyto go for the 10:00 newscast


_____ Include a FAX sheet: duration/time, topic, in and out cues, list of names

to be keyed

Necessary Technical Elements



_____ Lighting kit

_____ Audio levels check and are at broadcast standard

_____ Camera work demonstrates good composition and is stable

_____ The background is suitable for the video segment

_____ The camera is balanced

_____ The piece times out to a 1:30 in total _____ The script is well written and the video correlates to the story

_____ A good mix of visuals and interviews

_____ The item is placed onto master news Jump Stick is labelled correctly with the

name of segment, date and time one week prior to air date

_____ The group completes the fax checklist prior to submission

_____ Released by Field Producer


(Streeter Crew (Camera / and Post editor)

Streeter’s Segment 1:00 Length

8:00 - 11:00

_____ Meet with journalism students to determine the best Streeter’s topic of

the day

_____ Organize the necessary gear required for the daily shoot

_____ Utilizing the 2hours of class time shoot and edit the package

_____ Submit the package by 10:30 with FAX sheet _____ Include the FAX sheet: duration/time, topic, in and out cues list of

names to be keyed

Necessary Elements

_____ Lighting kit used

_____ Audio levels check and are at broadcast standard

_____ Camera work demonstrates good composition and is stable

_____ The background is suitable for the video segment


_____ The piece times out to a minute in total _____ The story is well written and the video correlates to the story


_____ The DVD or Jump Stick is labelled correctly with the name of segment,

date and time

_____ The group completes the fax checklist prior to submission

_____ Released by the Field Producer




Runner (assisting Show Producer and Field Producer)

8:00 - 11:00

_____ Assist Producer and Field Producer with production workload

_____ Deliver scripts and rundowns to control room

_____ Gather graphic information for Graphics and CG operator

_____ Assist with deliver of segments to server

_____ Organize the production hosts clip boards with scripts

_____ Assist director when necessary

Necessary Elements

_____ Good communication

_____ Responds quickly to direction and is a quick thinker

_____ Is resourceful

_____ Is present for all rehearsals

_____ Backfills when necessary

_____ Rehearses script with director prior to hosts reporting to desk

_____ Cleans up control room removing all scripts

_____ If necessary sends out the broadcast signal in master _____ Returns any BJ materials back to the journalism room once the show is

over

_____ Assists with Field Production if necessary

_____ Released by the Show Producer




Television Assistant (assisting Technical Producer and Director)

8:00 - 11:00

_____ Assist Technical Producer and Director with technical workload

_____ Set-up monitors, assists with microphone set up

_____ Ensures prompters are functioning in studio

_____ Assists camera operators with operation

_____ Coils cables when necessary

_____ Ensures studio floor is clean and safe – not cluttered

Necessary Elements


_____ Responds quickly to direction and is a quick thinker

_____ Is resourceful



_____ Rehearses script with director prior to hosts reporting to desk

_____ Cleans up studio whenever necessary

_____ Strikes studio with crew

_____ Backfills when necessary _____ Assists jib operator

_____ Released by the Technical Producer




Hits Crew Approximate Length 1:00 minute

8:00 – 10:00

_____ Organize the necessary gear required for the daily Hits/ Promo shoot

_____ Record 15 minutes of black on each record tape

_____ Set-up in a suitable locations and tape the Weather, Entertainment and

Sports coming up segment promos

_____ Set-up time is 8:00 -8:30.

_____ One member of the crew stays with the set-up while the other goes to

Journalism room and gets the host students.

_____ In close proximity tape each individual segment _____ Utilizing the first hour of class time, shoot and edit the hits package

_____ Edit the segment either on DVC pro, or whatever platform may be

available to you.

_____ Submit the package by 9:30 to the server operator

_____ Include the FAX sheet: duration/time, topic, in and out cues list of

names to be keyed

Necessary Elements

_____ Lighting used

_____ Audio levels check and are at broadcast standard _____ Camera work demonstrates good composition and is stable

_____ The background is suitable for the stand up segments


_____ The piece times out to a minute in total

_____ The story is well written and the video correlates to the story




_____ The tape DVD or jump stick is labelled correctly with the name of segment,

date and time

_____ Released by the Field Producer or Instructor


Director

8:00 – 11:30

_____ Inquire about the show line-up from Producer

_____ Ask for the following information and write the following down to give

to CG operator

Anchors – News Desk, Weather, Sports, Entertainment

_____ Once rundown has been received review all elements

_____ Determine the positioning of the anchors at the desk

_____ Review graphic request from journalism and determine which over-the-shoulder

graphics will be used in the newscast

_____ Review graphic positioning with CG operator

_____ Review all segments and ensure that the AD has timed all segments

_____ FAX check with Technical Producer

_____ In coordination with TP, break the crew for a 10 minute break

_____ Review all elements with the AD and Floor Director

_____ Camera meeting – assign all camera shots – make sure all operatorshave a rundown

and that the rundowns are clearly marked for graphic shots



_____ Take a look at the grid and ensure all lights are lit for the news,weather/sports and

entertainment sets

_____ Rehearse the newscast at 9:15

If journalism students aren’t present, take the initiative to put backfills

in the chairs to

read prompter as to ensure rehearsals happen

_____ After the rehearsal takes place initiate a feedback session on the floor

_____ Set-up for 9:50 hit at 9:45 (the equipment should already be checked

by TP)

_____ 10seconds black – 30 seconds bars and tone – 30 seconds slate – 10

seconds black

______ Production 10:00 and 11:00 - FEEDBACK at the desk after each

production


Graphics Researcher

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Review all graphic requirements with show producer and character

generator operator

_____ Google images required and save to an external hard drive _____ Title the graphics appropriately

_____ Give graphics to character generator operator to input

_____ Operate any moving graphics on the control room PC

_____ Review the script with the producer and ensure that all material has been

correctly inputted in the prompter system, alert journalism instructor if

there are any prompter /script challenges

_____ Introduce yourself to the journalism hosts

_____ Practice the prompter speed with the journalism students

9:15 -11:45

_____ Assist the Character Generator with input of graphics if necessary

_____ Proof all graphics if necessary

_____ Confirm with journalism students all graphic information

_____ Data base or purge any graphics upon the completion of newscast

_____ After debrief assist with studio strike





Associate Director (Server)

8:00 – 9:15

_____ Meet with director to discuss the rundown and sources that will be

used

_____ Time every visual source used in the newscast and monitor for videoand audio quality

_____ Review all graphic requirements and ensure that the graphics have correct

spelling and the list is given to the Character Generator Operator

_____ Mark down all in points / out point (cues) on the line-up for the Associate

Director Control

_____ Make note of any shot changes on the segments and let the Associate

Director know.

_____ Review scripting lines to ensure they work with the video

9:15 – 11:45

_____ Notify director when all sources have been ingested

_____ Check the server and ensure that all segments, bumpers and stings have

been placed in the correct daily bucket.

_____ Check all sources and end relay the readiness of the source to the

director



_____ Ensure open lines of communication throughout the rehearsal and

production

_____ Feedback and production or technical challenges to the director

_____ Prepare for the on-air production

_____ Assist the Associate Director Control with any times, keying times etc.

_____ Double check all intercom so that everyone can hear you and cancommunicate back

_____ Ensure that the production has been recorded

_____ Feedback any challenges at the debrief meeting

_____ Assist with studio strike after the last news debrief

_____ Ensure that show records are given to either the TP or show producer



Television Assistant (assigned to Field Work and Journalism Room)

8:00 - 11:00

_____ Assist Field Producer and field crews with technical workload

_____ Set-up monitors, assists with microphone set up

_____ Coils cables when necessary

_____ Ensures production areas in college are clean and safe – not cluttered

Necessary Elements


_____ Responds quickly to direction and is a quick thinker _____ Is resourceful



_____ Ensures that feed from Journalism room is clear

_____ Strikes Journalism studio whenever necessary

_____ Strikes studio with crew




_____ Released by the Technical Producer

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