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Media Technical Directors/Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

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This source lists 15 tasks, including 11 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2019.

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Core · Task 3904 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.

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Core · Task 3897 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.

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Core · Task 3899 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.

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Core · Task 3896 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.

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Core · Task 3902 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.

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Core · Task 3895 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Test equipment to ensure proper operation.

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Core · Task 3903 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.

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Core · Task 3898 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.

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Core · Task 3906 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.

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Core · Task 3901 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.

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Core · Task 3900 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.

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Supplemental · Task 3894 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics.

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Supplemental · Task 3908 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.

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Supplemental · Task 3905 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.

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Supplemental · Task 3907 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.

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