Quiz Show Roles

Producer Assistant: assists
the producer with producing the show.

As the PA, I hope to
use my creative writing skills to help write questions for the quiz show and
maybe the script as well.

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  What
 do they do?
 P.A. (Production Assistant) ensures the smooth-running of the rehearsals and
  What
 is their responsibility?
 keep accurate time-checks on all aspects of the programme, including the
 total runtime, the length of VT inserts/graphics, the time until
 rehearsal/transmission and, most importantly, how much time has elapsed and
  Who
 do they answer to?
  Where
 do they work?
  Common
 phrases:
 in two minutes.”
 “Coming
 to studio in 5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. 1.”
 “We’re
 into VT for one minute, seventeen seconds.”
 “Back
 to studio in thirty seconds.”
 “We’re
  Equipment
 they use:
 Unit.
 Studio
 Clock.
 Script.
 Running
 Order.
 Stopclock/Timer.

Sound & Lighting Personal
Assistant: Assists with sound and lighting.

I have ideas for music
to be used during the show.

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  What
 do they do?
 Lighting Director lights the set and presenters to the Director’s
 specifications.  Usually this means
 ensuring a nice even spread of light on your presenters’ faces and that the
  What
 is their responsibility?
 arrange and focus the lights to achieve the desired result.  This may include selecting coloured gels,
 adjusting lighting positions and liaising with the set team over how to light
 a given area.
 They
 must also ensure that health and safety is observed at all times, especially
  Who
 do they answer to?
  Where
 do they work?
 the gallery and studio floor during rehearsals, then in the gallery
  Common
 phrases:
 the Lighting Assistant/Floor Manager] “Could you/could you ask someone to
 increase Light 21 on the desk please?”
 “Can
 we get a medium blue gel for Light 10 please?”
 “Can
 everyone please be aware that there’s a lighting cable running in front of
 the cameras.”
 “There’ll
  Equipment
 they use:
 Desk.
 Gloves.
 Ladder\*.
 Lighting
 Gels.
 Lighting
 Plans.
 Script
 (optional).
 \*Following
 specific health and safety training.

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  What
 do they do?
 Sound Operator combines all the audio elements required for a programme.  This includes presenter microphones, music
  What
 is their responsibility?
 ensure that an even level of sound is achieved across all the component
 parts, such as the different microphones and music used in a production.
 They
 are also responsible for ‘mic-ing up’ the presenters and organising the
 microphones and cables on the studio floor (although this may be deputised to
  Who
 do they answer to?
  Where
 do they work?
 the gallery and studio floor during rehearsals, then in the gallery
  Common
 phrases:
 I do a sound-check on the presenters please?”
 “Presenter
 One, tell me what you did this morning on the way to the studio?” [To check
 levels]
 “Can
  Equipment
 they use:
 Desk(s).
 Component
 Stack (CD, MiniDisc, etc.).
 Headphones.
 Talkback
 Unit.
 Script.

Presenter 1:
introduces and hosts segments and also introduces and talks to guests or hosts
the game/quiz show.

Hopefully I am either
presenter of the quiz show or just a small section of something as I am not
very good at talk show stuff.

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  What
 do they do?
 Presenter is the face of the programme, and should make the production appear
 effortless and fun.  Presenters often
  What
 is their responsibility?
 present the programme in a professional and appropriate manner, following the
 script in detail and ensuring they follow feedback from the Floor Manager and
 the Director clearly.
 If
 there is a technical problem, a presenter is expected to cover that fault
  Who
 do they answer to?
  Where
 do they work?
  Common
 phrases:
 sorry, we seem to be having some technical difficulties with that clip; we’ll
 try and get that back for you in just a moment.  In the meantime, the next story today is…”
 NB.
 A presenter will be expected to know the script off-by-heart if there is no
  Equipment
 they use:
 Tie-clip/Radio
 Microphone.
 Script.