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Career: Technical Directors/Managers
Job Description
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
93
|
Test equipment to ensure proper operation. |
90
|
Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments. |
89
|
Train workers in use of equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights. |
84
|
Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff. |
83
|
Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs. |
77
|
Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations. |
73
|
Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators. |
70
|
Observe pictures through monitors, and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition. |
67
|
Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs. |
63
|
Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators. |
61
|
Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions. |
60
|
Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations. |
52
|
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. |
49
|
Set up and execute video transitions and special effects such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary. |
46
|
Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
76
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
74
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
73
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Thinking Creatively
|
68
|
Interacting With Computers
|
67
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
66
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
66
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
63
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
62
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
61
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
61
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
60
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
59
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
59
|
Getting Information
|
57
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
56
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
53
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
53
|
Processing Information
|
52
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
52
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
51
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
50
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
48
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
48
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
47
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
45
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
44
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
43
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
43
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
41
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
40
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
40
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
39
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
39
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
37
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
33
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
29
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
24
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
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