According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| 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. | 95% |
| Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators. | 93% |
| Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition. | 90% |
| Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes. | 90% |
| Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs. | 86% |
| Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary. | 83% |
| Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations. | 83% |
| Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations. | 82% |
| Test equipment to ensure proper operation. | 80% |
| Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights. | 79% |
| Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments. | 70% |
| Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators. | 69% |
| Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions. | 66% |
| Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs. | 65% |
| Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff. | 63% |
