TTV Job Responsibilities Quiz

How many jobs are available to students in the studio?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

A trainee's primary job is to

• Learn the ins and outs of a new job

• Be a utility "back up" man

• Manage the broadcast

• Operate the assigned news camera

Check all that apply. The Director...

• Is responsible for overseeing the production of the broadcast

• Selects the opening music for the program

• Completes all post-production efforts such as editing, video placement, etc.

This job edits news stories while the broadcast is produced and is also a “utility (back-up) man” for any absent students.

• Field Reporter

• Technical Director

• Audio Director

• Floor Manager

This job follows the script as the show is being recorded and operates the video switcher board (TriCaster), switching between graphics and camera angles as dictated in the script. They sit next to the director.

• Director

• Teleprompter Operator

• Technical Director

• Camera Operator

This job assists anchors, provides water if needed, helps anchors with pronunciation, helps proofread script with anchor, etc.

• Teleprompter Operator

• Anchor's Assistant

• Field Reporter

• Camera Operator

T/F: The Technical Director is responsible for all audio in the recording of the daily broadcast. He selects the opening music for the program and operates the sound mixer and sound levels.

• True

• False

T/F: The Announcer reads the daily prayer, reads the Pledge of Allegiance, and introduces the news anchors and top news stories of the day.

• True

• False

This job operates the assigned studio camera, ensures that framing, exposure, white balance are all appropriate, and maintains the camera angle through the show.

• Teleprompter Operator

• Technical Director

• News Anchor

• Camera Operator

Check all that apply: The Floor Manager...

• Talks to the Director through his headset

• Directs the studio floor personnel during the broadcast

• Responsible for overseeing the production of the broadcast on the studio “floor”

• Controls the teleprompter