About me

Studio Manager Venus TV, London, U.K

Oct.'2011 to Till Date

- Checking that equipment, e.g. microphones and earpieces, are working before the show

- Seating the audience (if in attendance)

- Referring to floor plans

- Assisting guests on the show

- Relaying instructions from the control room to the studio floor using a talkback system

- Keeping the director and producer informed of action off-camera

- Assisting in the planning and preparation of productions

- Overseeing the work of other departments, such as sound, lighting and props

- Rehearsing live shows

- Giving cues and time counts to presenters, actors or guests

- Organising runners to make the best use of studio time

- Looking ahead in the programme schedule to anticipate any changes to the set or to see what props are required later in the show

- Briefing and looking after those involved in the programme

- Managing the audience, e.g. explaining safety requirements, show timings and what will happen during filming and when the programme will be aired

- Dealing with any technical problems

- Controlling the studio and halting production if necessary

- Liaising with public relations staff to agree who will be interviewed, for example at sports matches

- Passing information and progress reports from live events to studio presenters

- Adhering to health and safety regulations, e.g. keeping 'safe areas' and fire exits clear of equipment.