Typical Job Positions @ La Salle 56

Producer

Executive Producer:

Oversees one or several programs. Position usually held by the station manager but may be held by a highly experienced & responsible student.

Producer:

In charge of planning, organizing, and overseeing a program. Responsible for scheduling shoots, assembling a crew, arranging for talent, and coordinating the overall production. Usually also a writer.

Associate Producer:

Assists the producer in production matters, especially scheduling talent and finding crew.

Segment Producer:

Responsible for a portion of the show on a regular basis, usually producing a pre-taped package.

Talent

Appears on TV, such as the host, anchor, or reporter. Usually also a segment producer.

Writer

Writes either a portion of or the entire script. Usually also a producer.

Director

Directs talent and technical crew in order transform the script into a viewable program. Often instructs crew from the control room.

Technical Director

Operates the switcher, controlling what is seen on air.

Floor Manager

Directs all action on the studio floor, often relaying the director’s cues to the talent and informing the talent which camera to look into.

VTR Operator

Runs the videotape and tells the crew how much time until package ends.

CG Operator

Recalls the graphics, names, and credits for the show from the character generator.

ESS Operator

Recalls still images and graphics for the show from the electronic still store. May also operate the character generator.

Audio Technician

Works the audio board to control all sound levels during the show.

Teleprompter Operator

Controls the speed of the teleprompter according to how fast the talent speaks.

Camera Operator

Focuses and frames the shots using the studio cameras.