The Broadcast Crew
Interested in becoming a member of the broadcast crew? Applications for 5th grade students will be open in September!
Broadcast Job Descriptions
Crew Assistant – Assist Camera Technician #2, cue speakers and exercise team, move equipment as needed for announcements, prepare “Cougar Song” on Fridays. Greet the Watch Dog Dad, Cougar Character winners and other special guests, Provide procedural information. Camera Technician – Stay focused on camera, adjust as needed. Camera #1 - Cue anchors for Pledge of Allegiance Camera #2 - Direct speakers or guests into position, adjust camera for large groups. Speaking Parts – Auditions required for Anchor, Meteorologist, and Special Reporter. Scripts must be read prior to broadcast, anchors will update required daily information for the following day. Communicate or gather information from appropriate Technician(s). Graphic Computer (Technician) – Prepare graphics for various daily events, including weather, Mountain Movement, and Pledges. Cue Anchors and Crew Assistant as needed. Communicate with other Technicians. Teleprompter (Technician) – Refresh daily script on computer, scroll script for anchors to read, time and cue other Technicians for Moment of Silence, Mountain Movement, and add to or change script as directed. Communicate with other Technicians. Visual Board (Technician) – Controls what audiences see, switching scenes from camera 1 to camera 2, Responsible for adjusting color for the green screen. Communicate with other Technicians. Sound Board (Technician) – Controls all sound and volume for broadcasting, switch between 2 microphones, pull up sound for in studio testing. Communicate with other Technicians. YouTube (Technician) – Prepare streaming and recording of broadcast, follow check list for set up and transfer daily broadcast onto YouTube. Communicate with other Technicians. |
Speaking Parts: submit an audition video on Flipgrid
2 - Anchors 1 - Meteorologist 1 - Special Reporter 2 - Camera Operators 1 - Crew Assistant 5 - Computer Technicians (streaming, teleprompter, sound, digital recorder, graphics) 6 - Mountain Movement Exercise Teams (4th grade) 5th Grade Application
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