Duties
- Ensure all equipment is working on the set, before and during show
- Inform director and producer of off-camera action
- Give the talent/floor staff/guests time counts and cues
- Understand entire show in order to make changes when needed to set, props, etc.
- Brief talent/guests on what to expect during show
- Help plan the show
- Deal with technical issues during show
- If there is an audience, seat them, manage them during show, cue them
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