Web Quest

Robert Belliveau
Web Quest

Video Tape Operator
Education/Knowledge: Although no specific educational or training qualifications are required for the role of VT Operators, Engineering or IT degrees are useful. Personality and communication skills are key at entry levels. Video Tape Operators must have an understanding of media formats, and should be familiar with the editing systems and graphics within each facility, be able to solve technical problems, and know the topology of the edit suites.
Average Annual Income: $7.42 - $11.13 Hourly
Basic Responsibilities: Promotes and coordinates technical knowledge harvesting within the organization. Defines, communicates and enforces coding standards.
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Teleprompt operator
Education: A college degree in English, communications, film or a related field is often an asset. Excellent computer and keyboard skills are also required.
Income: $80,000
Responsibilities: Since they are part of the production team they will be required to attend planning meetings as well as operate the teleprompter during the event or filming. Most teleprompter operators work flexible hours and may have to work long hours, evening and weekends to complete filming on schedule.
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Negatives: Since the teleprompter operator must match the information on the screen with what is occurring in the scene it is very important that they have an ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure.

Camera Operator
Education:Ability and experience are more important than a degree in this field. Camera operators must have a thorough knowledge of photography, cameras, lenses, and lighting. Training in film and television production is available through vocational school or college courses or through an apprenticeship. Film schools also provide classes on the artistic side of making motion pictures.
Income: $37,610
Responsibilities:Camera operators film motion pictures, videos, television shows, and commercials. They are needed for documentary, industrial, educational, and feature productions.
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Reporter
Education:A college degree in journalism is preferred.
Income:$35,328-$44,030
Responsibilities: Reporters gather information and write news stories
Positives:you get to meet famouse people
Negatives:Reporters work long hours and sometimes have odd schedules.

News Anchor
Education:Communication skills in writing, presenting, and live reporting are key to the job description of a news anchor.

Income:$23,399-$57,878
Responsibilities: Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources
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Negatives:time crunch, pressure

TV Director:
1. I would be a good fit for this career because i am good at directing people and organizing things.
2. The salary is the most attractive aspect of this job.
3. I am most looking foreward to the responsibility of managing everything.
4. I could do without the added pressure.
5. I am good at managing people and organizing things.