Our client is an international news media company building a respected media brand, across television, mobile, and web. The company requires to fill the role of a Floor Manager

Your role requires that you oversee and ensure the smooth running of all program
schedules, control the studio, assisting in the planning and preparation of productions.

•    Briefing and looking after those involved in the programme.
•    Dealing with any technical problems.
•    Controlling the studio and halting production if necessary.
•    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.
•    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.
•    Checking that equipment, e.g., microphones and earpieces, are working before the show.
•    Referring to floor plans.
•    Giving cues and time counts to presenters, actors, or guests.
•    Looking ahead in, the programme schedule to anticipate any changes to the set or to see what props are required later in the show.
 

•    Degree in theatre studies, television, film, media, or radio production.
•    Experience working as a runner, assistant Floor Manager, or in a technical sound or lighting role.
•    Ability to foresee, solve and avoid problems under pressure.
•    An air of calm authority.
•    Excellent communication skills to receive, interpret and convey information accurately and concisely.
•    Interpersonal skills, to quickly judge how to get the best out of different people.
•    Organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
•    Flexible approach to work and working hours.
 

Remuneration is competitive along with other benefits

The Deadline for submission is November 30, 2022. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Further assessments will be required.