List Of Jobs In TV Production

Director – The person who is responsible for all of the creative aspects of the program. A director will read the script and envision the way the entire production will appear…from wardrobe to scenery.

Production Manager – Person who handles the business portion of the production by attending to bookkeeping duties for goods and services as well as ensuring scripts conform to broadcast standards.

Production Assistant (PA) – Person who provides general assistance around the set and is often seen as the “gopher” on the set. The position allows the PA to learn all aspects of the trade and is also the person most likely to step into a director’s shoes one day.

Floor Manager – Person who relays directors commands to the staff and talent and is usually found wearing a headset. The floor manager is also the person who is responsible for the shoot countdown, cues and the yelling of “cut!”

Camera Operator – Person who runs the equipment that captures the video images of the program.

Video Engineer – Person responsible for the video equipment and ultimately, the technical quality of the video signal.

Audio Engineer – Person responsible for the sound quality on a production and mics the talent for maintaining general sound levels. The audio engineer also operates the music and sound effects for a set.

Lightning Director – Person who is responsible for the lighting instruments, color of lights and the intensity of the lamps. The lighting director’s assistant, the gaffer, is the person in charge of hauling the lights.

Scriptwriter – Person in charge of the putting the entire production in words on paper. Often times, scriptwriters will use the assistance of content specialists who will help add expertise to the production.

Editor – Person responsible for putting the final production together and is also the person in charge of rearranging scenes and editing out bad scenes.

Makeup Artist – Responsible for applying cosmetics to the talents’ face and body to give them the appearance necessary for their character.

Grip – Person who moves the props, equipment and scenery on a studio set. In theatre, this person is called the stagehand. (15 min.)