Job Roles In The Film And TV Industry

By Meg Fana

Job Roles in Film and T.V

Producer

Director

Editor Director Of Photography Casting Director Art Department CoOrdinator Locations manager

Camera Operator

Cast

Wardrobe Master

Location Scout

Costume Designer

Prop Master

Runner

Management
Managers in media hold the most responsibility and are largely responsible for the organisation of the production. They may manage different areas like finance (how much the production will cost and be managed) to the look of the production (art department). Managers can come in the form of producers, directors, Directors of Photography, and many of the 'head of departments' as seen on the flow chart. A producer as a manager will oversee all the parts of the project and they are the final decision makers.

What Does A Producer Do? As a manager, the producer is responsible for seeing the production through from beginning to end and they are involved in almost every stage of the production A producer will have a close relationship with other managers like directors for smooth running of the production as communication is crucial They will find and build a network of contacts They will hire key staff like the directors, camera operators and editors How Much Does A Producer Earn? Range of typical starting salaries: 18,000 - 25,000 Many producers work on a freelance basis, earning the largest sum of the total profit of the production What Are The Working Hours Like? Work hours may be spent in an office or a studio Travel during the working day is frequent and absence from home at night is also common which may be unfortunate if you have a family for example.

Creative
Jobs in the creative sector are not so much inclined with content, but rather how it is presented and appreciated. For example the producer comes up with the idea of historical genre, and the wardrobe master (creative job role) collects costumes which mirror this specification whether this. Other jobs include Makeup Artist, Director of Photography, Hair Stylist, possibly even Editor, in regards to things like special effects. Creative job roles are high demand in the fact that they have to meet a specific brief in order for the production to look a certain way, but they can also be very exciting.

What Do Makeup Artists Do? They apply makeup to the actors/actresses to present them a certain way They also style their hair Depending on the style of the genre, the makeup artist may have to use specialist skills to present an actor a certain way, for example a horror movie will demand special effects like scars.

How Much Do Makeup Artists Earn? Latest rates are as follows: 200 for a 10-hour day for junior make-up/hair assistant and 300 for make-up designer prosthetics. These rates are for peak-time drama television production and high budget feature films What Are The Working Hours Like? The nature of being a makeup artist means that the working environment may differ, from an indoor studio to cold outdoor shoots. Working on a film or television project means a make-up artist is needed to be on set before filming begins and to remain on set throughout filming in order to re-apply make-up or change hair.

Technical

A technical job in the media will involve operating with equipment designed to help the production, for example a camera operator or an editor. A job in camera operating for a media company will involve recording scenes, paying specific attention to camera angles, lighting and such things that will shape the final product to meet the directors needs.

What Does A Camera Operator Do? A camera operator works in the fields of t.v, video, or film. They will be responsible for directing photography They will also study the script so they can understand what they need to film in a clearer way A camera operator needs to be aware of health and safety requirements on shoot A Camera operator will work in a studio or on location (in all weather conditions), mostly working as part of a team.

How Much Does A Camera Operator Earn? 11,500 - 40,000+ a year They are usually payed for their work on a free-lance basis, for this reason it is difficult to measure exactly how much they are payed at all times, they are payed for their work independently, as oppose to a fixed rate.

What Are Those Working Hours Like?

The hours may be unsociable, and spontaneous for example, if you are needing on a night shoot, you will be called to work at night.

Editorial

An editorial job in the media involves improving the quality of the media piece to ensure professionalism. These jobs can be technical, like sound or footage editing, or more journalistic, like a magazine or script editor. A Script Editor can work for t.v, film and theatre.

What Does A Script Editor Do ? A Script Editor may be responsible for developing story lines or dialogue They will need to critically look at written work for development They do not initiate ideas, but rather analytically correct errors on 'drafted scripts'. How Much Does A Script Editor Earn? Freelance script editors get paid for their individual contribution to the production which varies. A fixed script-editor that is permanently hired on average 24,753, but as always this can vary as different companies pay different amounts. What Are The Working Hours Like? Due to the nature of their work Script Editors need a strong relationship with producers and script writers, in order to develop their production. For this there will be requirements of frequent meetings.

Research
A job in research will require you to explore the components of the production, facilitating the producer and building a strong foundation in which the production can develop from. For example, a researcher may research the audience of a particular genre, and in doing so will help include things in the production that will attract that target audience. Jobs can vary from television researcher ( programme researcher), to radio, film and other areas in the media. What Does A Programme Researcher Do? Researchers often contribute ideas for programmes, find contacts and contributors and collect, verify and prepare information for a particular programme A researcher may have the responsibility for fact checking, to make sure everything is legally correct or relevant to the programme They may also source copyright for literary and music content and gain permission for any material used They may also be involved in picture research examining archives for film or video that could be used in a specific programme like a documentary. What Does A Programme Researcher Earn? Because of the contractual nature of the work, researchers are often paid at weekly rates, which researchers to 600 per week for covering senior research roles. What Are The Working Hours Like? Travel is common, and may involve oversea trips. This as well as meeting important deadlines may make the work hours stressful and high-demand

can range from 350 for junior

Financial
A job related to finance in the media may involve planning like a financial planner who allocates and controls the budget, or an divisional accountant manager who is responsible for the preparation, presentation and interpretation of the divisions financial performance to the senior management. This will involve managing accounts and providing financial reports. What Does A Financial Planner Do? They have the responsibility of managing cash flow, the input and output of money into the business. They ensure the management of the budget into different areas of expenditure They do financial risk assessments to ensure smooth running of the money What Do Financial Planners Earn? Range of typical salaries at trainee financial adviser level: 22,000 - 30,000 What Are The Working Hours Like? Due to the regulatory nature of financial advice, overseas work is uncommon and most jobs are UK