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Sean Williams, Freelance TV Floor Manager

Media Careers Podcast
Media Careers Podcast
Episode • Sep 3, 2023 • 53m

Ravensbourne University: https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk 

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Camera Assistant: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/technical/camera-assistant/

Assistant Floor Manager: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/floor-or-location/floor-assistant/

Graphics Operator

Multi Skilled Operator 

Runner: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/production-runner/ 

Director: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/creative-industries/crossover-roles/director-creative-industries/  

 

Suggested follow up activities:

  1. Produce a schedule for 10mins of a news channel - including guests, commentators, presenters 
  2. Write a presenter script for those 10 mins
  3. Write a diary schedule for news items across the year (i.e. Notting Hill Carnival)
  4. Find descriptions of all of the jobs mentioned in this podcast and the skills needed for each role

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