Sports Broadcasting

Front 1

Executive Producer

Back 1

Finance, scheduling, and sometimes major creative decisions

Front 2

Vision Mixer

Back 2

Takes instructions from the Director and, using a special effects generator or switcher, switches b/t video images using cuts, dissolves, wipes, etc.

Front 3

VTR Operator

Back 3

Runs the tape machines, monitors audio levels and video level

Front 4

Associate Director

Back 4

Assists the director during the TV production be keeping track of timing and making sure that camera shots, graphics, and VTRs are ready for director's cues

Front 5

RF Assist

Back 5

A specific type of camera assistant who is responsible for keeping transmitter aimed at the reciever and to keep cables from becoming tangled or stretched

Front 6

Production Assistant

Back 6

Arranges shipment and delivery/pickup of food, establishes the rights to music

Front 7

Producer

Back 7

Responsible for coordinating commercials, calling the replays and making sure that the talent needs are met in addition to staying on schedule and budget

Front 8

Spotter

Back 8

Advises the production crew regarding any important activity or incidents on or around the field of play

Front 9

Utility

Back 9

Assist the engineering crew during set up and tear down. During production could be called a camera assist.

Front 10

Font Coordinator

Back 10

Spell check, updating scores, identifying on-screen personel

Front 11

Production Manager

Back 11

Oversees the operation of the production team including budgets, personnel assignments, and transportation

Front 12

A-1

Back 12

Determines where microphones are to be placed in the field of play. Also mixes the audio signal from the various mics, tape decks, digi carts, house feeds during production.

Front 13

EIC

Back 13

Works for the mobile truck provider and is responsible for keeping everything working on the truck.

Front 14

Coordinating Producer

Back 14

Keeps track of budgets, quality control and logistics for multiple producers

Front 15

Statistician

Back 15

Compiles competition stats, including past performances and up to the minute details

Front 16

Rigger

Back 16

Sets up structures to support lighting or cameras before the event

Front 17

Director

Back 17

Responsible for the creative and aesthetic portions of the production must be able to visually tell the story. Sets the tone and pace of the production crew motivator.

Front 18

Talent

Back 18

Refers to anyone who appears in front of the camera or is heard on air.

Front 19

Unit Manager

Back 19

Handles budgetary operation including outside vendors and overtime. Also handles crew scheduling.

Front 20

Videotape Librarian

Back 20

Collates and maintains the videotapes and records of events ready for retrieval on request

Front 21

Associate Producer

Back 21

This person often supervises postproduction and/or the production of edited video packages that appear within a production

Front 22

Slo-Mo Operator

Back 22

Operates and maintains the slow motion videotape or digital disc recorder

Front 23

Stage/Floor Manager

Back 23

Coordinates everything occurring in the studio or broadcast booth

Front 24

Electronic Still Store

Back 24

Operates equipment used for the capture, storage, and playback of still images from video. Selects, compiles, and cuts together video and audio to produce highlights , summaries, and feature packages

Front 25

Camera Operator

Back 25

Receives assignments from the director and constantly provides the director with the best quality images available for the production

Front 26

Production Coordinator

Back 26

Responsible for general operations such as catering, petty cash, runners, credentials, and phones.

Front 27

Graphics Operator

Back 27

operates the character generator to put text and graphics on the screen

Front 28

Camera Assist

Back 28

Protects and helps the camera operator by keeping people from walking into the camera's field of view

Front 29

Shader

Back 29

Responsible fore adjusting video levels as well as establishing the color intensity of cameras on the CCU to obtain the highest quality picture

Front 30

A-2

Back 30

Troubleshoots audio problems, assits talent with mics

Front 31

Tape AD

Back 31

Helps select the appropriate portion of the tape for playback for replays etc.