What You'll Do

  • Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
  • Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
  • Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
  • Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
  • Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  • Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.
  • Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
  • Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
  • Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.38/5
Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Speaking 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Monitoring 4.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.88/5
Coordination 3.88/5
Writing 3.75/5
Time Management 3.62/5
Management of Personnel Resources 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.5/5
Systems Analysis 3.5/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Innovation, Leadership Orientation, Self-Confidence, Adaptability, Achievement Orientation

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 4.5/5
Oral Comprehension 4.12/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.12/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Speech Clarity 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Written Expression 3.75/5
Originality 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe Acrobat Adobe ActionScript Adobe After Effects Adobe Audition Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Dreamweaver Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Pro Airtable AP ENPS Apple Final Cut Pro Asana Atlassian Confluence Atlassian JIRA Avid Digidesign Pro Tools Avid Technology iNEWS Avid Technology Media Composer Avid Technology NewsCutter

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Innovation (High importance: 4.8/5)
  • Leadership Orientation (High importance: 4.74/5)
  • Self-Confidence (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Adaptability (High importance: 4.53/5)
  • Achievement Orientation (High importance: 4.52/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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Is this career a good fit for me

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