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{{Short description|Member of the crew of a television show}} |
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A '''floor manager''' or '''floor director''' is a member of the crew of a television show. |
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The floor manager is responsible for giving information from the director in the control room, to the crew on the studio floor, and then back to the director.<ref name=Media>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mediacollege.com/employment/television/floor-manager.html|title=The Television Floor Manager|website=www.mediacollege.com}}</ref> |
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==Duties== |
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A '''floor manager''' is a member of the crew of a television show. |
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* Ensure all equipment is working on the set, before and during show <ref name=Creative> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120408174630/http://www.creativeway.org.uk/en/careers/Film-Video-TV--Radio---/Floor-Manager/ |date=2012-04-08 }}</ref> |
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* Ensure on air talent's hair, put microphones, and clothing are in working order and presentable for camera |
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* Ensure set is clean and free of debris that might show up on camera |
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* Inform director and ] of off-camera action <ref name=Creative /> |
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* Understand entire show in order to make changes when needed to set, props, etc.<ref name=Creative /> |
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* Brief talent/guests on what to expect during show <ref name=Creative /> |
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* Help plan the show <ref name=Creative /> |
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* Deal with light & sound adjustment during show <ref name=Creative /> |
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* Deal with technical issues and change batteries during show <ref name=Creative /> |
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* If there is an audience, seat them, manage them during show, cue them <ref name=Creative /> |
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Floor managers working for ] must have flexible working hours. They may need to work on weekends, extended hours, or even travel to different locations depending on the show's needs. They can typically dress in casual but appropriate attire, depending on the setting.<ref>, “UK's Official Graduate Careers Website”,</ref> |
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==Skills/qualities== |
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Floor managers traditionally have other experience working in television, and work up to the position of floor manager.<ref name=Prospects>, “UK's Official Graduate Careers Website”,</ref> They should know the other technical positions in a studio, in order to have the maturity and experience to do their job effectively.<ref name=Prospects /> ], ], television, or even ] are helpful but not required.<ref name=Prospects /> Floor managers must be able to work under pressure with composure, anticipate potential problems and know how to address them, communicate effectively and quickly, be able to work with different personalities, and know how to multitask.<ref name=Prospects /> Floor managers require a good sense of timing and space. |
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Floor managers traditionally have other experience working in television, and work up to the position of floor manager. They should know the other technical positions in a studio, in order to have the maturity and experience to do their job effectively. Media, film, television, or even theater studies are helpful but not required. Floor managers must be able to work under pressure with composure, anticipate potential problems and know how to address them, communicate effectively and quickly, be able to work with different personalities, and know how to multitask. Floor managers require a good sense of timing and space.
