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Job Description
Purpose:
The Floor Manager is responsible for maintaining the order and functionality of the studio floor prior to and during on-air broadcasting. Precise operation of Autocue in live and pre-recorded studio and outside broadcast news/programmes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide operational supervision whilst in the Studio
- Support the gallery & studio teams in the delivery of various productions
- Listening to the Director & following their instructions
- Ensuring the health & safety of all who are in the Studio
- Liaising with the production team(s) about guests
- Ensuring floor plans & health & safety legislation is adhered too
- Ensure that programme run downs and scripts are updated and uploaded into the Autoscript system whilst working on live or pre-recorded programming within all of Alaraby’s studios or outside broadcasts
- Liaise with production and presenters to ensure that scrolling is at the agreed pace whilst on air
- Listen to producers or directors for any script changes and reload/download accordingly whilst on air
- Ensure equipment is in full working order before commencing studio shifts or travelling to outside broadcasts and report technical failures.
Skills
Key Skills/ Personal Attributes and Knowledge:
- Broad knowledge of sound, camera & lighting equipment
- Up to date understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- Good awareness and attention to detail
- First Aid experience
- Good understanding of the Studio environment
- Ability to make quick decisions in a pressured environment
Requirements:
- Excellent up to date knowledge of spoken and written modern standard Arabic as a first or equivalent language
- Relevant qualification in photography/film/television, communications or media studies preferred.
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience.