The show producer is in charge of organizing the show. It is her/his job to make sure all of the elements are in order and ready to go when it’s time for the show to air/be taped. Producers decide what the show will entail, the format in which the show will be put together and make sure the show runs smoothly. The producer also organizes the show’s content.

The sports producer is responsible for making sure there is enough crew to cover the sporting event. They are also responsible for getting statistics and background information for the talent. They are also in charge of getting head shots and making graphics for the sporting event coverage as well as making sure PSAs are ready for air.

The reporter’s job is to put together a short (2 minute) report on a topic pertaining to whatever show they are working on. When writing a story, a reporter must research their topic in depth to make sure that the facts are correct. This means getting many sources and gathering information. Journalistic integrity must be taken into consideration when putting together a package and the reporter must make their package factual and professional.

A sports or sideline reporter must be aggressive. They are responsible for reporting on injuries or controversial plays. They must have some background on the sport and able to do background research on players and teams.

The photographer is in charge of taping the show. There are usually three cameras for one show. The photographer must be able to take direction and listen to the director’s commands.

The photographer must have some knowledge of the sport and be able to follow the ball. A typical sporting event will have 4 or more cameras for varying angles.

The director of a show calls the shots when the show is being aired/taped. It is the director’s responsibility to dictate the camera shots of the show and that the crew is on top of things. She/He watches out for the overall look of the show and says when the elements are put into play (ex. chyrons, video clips, lighting cues, etc.) The director must be able to plan how the show will look in order to successfully air/tape a clean product.

The sports director does everything a show director does and more due to instant replay and the live sport. They have to be familiar with the sport in order to decide what kind of shots are required during a particular play.

The technical director, often referred to as the TD, carries out the director’s calls. She/He sits at the switcher and works the electronics to manually create the show. It is important for a TD to be very attentive to the director and the show itself, and familiar with the switcher they are working on to quickly and effectively carry out commands.

The master control operator makes sure that all shows are taped and go on and off air at the appropriate time. For live shows, the master control operator is responsible for making sure the show goes live on Channel 98 and after the show is over, RMU-TV goes back to standard programming. She/He is also responsible for adding commercials into the show during ad breaks. During taped shows, it is the master control operator’s job to make sure the show is recorded in its appropriate Microcart slot. In addition, master control operators are responsible for programming the Microcart to record CNN feeds and airing of original RMU programming.