Intern: Technical Operations - JHB North at eMedia Investments

Roles and Responsibilities

Floor Manager

• Welcome guests and ensure their safety and microphone setup.
• Check studio equipment functionality and report issues.
• Cue talent and give countdowns during live shows.
• Ensure adherence to studio protocols.

Graphics Operator

• Confirm functionality of Viz machine and software.
• Ensure graphics rundown accuracy and preview content before airing.

Autocue

• Preview and clean scripts before production.
• Update scripts and operate autocue in sync with presenter.

Server/Brio Operator

• Setting up and operating the Server/Brio for video playback and recording.
• Taking direction from the Technical Director on playback as per the running order.

Production Assistant

• Coordinate with FCC to ensure timing accuracy.
• Monitor countdowns for bytes/packages and manage transitions.
• Calculate interview durations and signal breaks.

Floor Audio Assistant

Gear checking:

• Set up the Microphone in studio.
• Check if all microphones work properly.
• Pack microphones separately in their cases after the bulletin/Show.
• Check that mic belt clips and croc clips are all still there before and after the bulletin.
• Check with Sound and the Technical Director if both comms 1 &2 work properly.
• Make sure that batteries are all fully charged before the bulletin/show.
• Place batteries in charger after the bulletin and make sure that they are charging.

 Presenters:

• Ensure Presenters microphones, in ear comms are properly and neatly run and no tape or cables are showing.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) - Essential
• National Diploma in Broadcast (NQF Level 6)- Essential