A professional who directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in selection and production of cable television programs, and operates equipment to film events, and to copy/edit graphics, voice, and music onto videotape. Responsibilities include:

• Interviews and hires workers.
• Instructs workers in operation and maintenance of equipment, such as cameras and microphones, or directs instruction of workers through subordinate personnel.
• Gives work directives, resolves problems, interprets policies and procedures and prepares work schedules.
• Initiates disciplinary action for rules infractions and terminates workers.
• Contacts talent and companies to determine interest in program(s) and interest in supplying prizes to audience participants.
• Writes script and rehearses script with talent.
• Coordinates audio work, music, camera work and script to produce show.
• Operates equipment, such as camera, sound mixer, and videotape deck, to film events, and to edit/copy graphics, voice and music onto videotape.
• Performs public relations duties, such as contacting school personnel to discuss company's internship program for students, and prepares press releases for newspapers, indicating company trends and direction.
• Prepares and monitors budget to verify expenditures stay within budgetary restrictions.
• Prepares forms for government agencies and contract renewal.
• Prepares invoices and bills customers for services rendered.
• May operate broadcast equipment to transmit program to viewing audience.