Applicant criteria
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Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
TRT Arabic is looking for a Floor Manager to work full-time as a link between the director and the studio floor in Istanbul, Turkey. Floor Managers look after the requirements of the presenters and ensure the safe transit of studio guests into and out of position. In addition to that, they will be responsible for the health and safety of everyone working or performing in the studio.
Responsibilities:
[1] Listening to the director and acting according to his/her instructions
[2] Looking ahead in the program schedule to anticipate any changes needed to the set or for the presenters
[3] Printing scripts for the presenters and looking after their requirements
[4] Ensuring the health and safety of all who work or visit the studio floor
[5] Liaising with the production team about program requirements including the studio guests, make-up etc.
[6] Assisting studio guests, and explaining safety requirements, show timings and what will happen during filming
[7] Ensuring that floor plans and health and safety regulations are adhered to
Required skills and experience:
[1] Good understanding of television production techniques
[2] Previous experience within a live television studio environment
[3] Proven experience of responding on air to changing events and priorities
[4] Minimum of 3 years’ experience required
[5] Ability to work independently in a small team
[6] Ability to make difficult decisions within a pressurized environment
[7] Good planning, organization and communication skills
[8] A good command of spoken and written English
[9] Native or advanced in Arabic
Benefits:
Salary will be determined with the successful applicant.
About TRT Arabic:
TRT Arabic is an Arabic language channel of TRT, broadcasting to Arabic-speaking audiences in Turkey and the Middle East, 24 hours a day, on subjects, events, and news. Today, it is an important part of a group that broadcasts programs locally and internationally through 14 television channels, 5 national radio stations, 5 regional, 3 international and 3 local in 41 languages.