Field Director&Television Floor Manager
Egypt
Coordinated for a story while the crew was in the fieldOversaw the direction of a story and worked with cast and crew to convey the story line creativelySat and gave cues to the audience Referred to floor plansAssisted guests on the showRelayed instructions from the control room to the studio floor using a talkback systemKept the director and producer informed of action off-cameraAssisted in the planning and preparation of productionsOversaw the work of other departments, such as sound, lighting and propsRehearsed live showsGave cues and time counts to presenters, actors or guestsOrganized runners to make the best use of studio timeLooked ahead in the program schedule to anticipate any changes to the set or to see what props are required later in the showBriefed and looked after those involved in the programManaged the audience, explaining safety requirements, show timings and what will happen during filming and when the program will be airedPassed information and progress reports from live events to studio presentersAdhered to health and safety regulations, keeping 'safe areas' and fire exits clear of equipment