A director will construct the narrative of the story, creatively and technically, through the shots and scenes. The director will create a shooting script that the crew will work from and will be responsible for the order of scenes and the actors/talent in them.

Duties include

• Creating and refining a shooting script
• Delegating tasks and managing the crew
• Working to keep to the financial budget of the production
• Directing scenes during filming
• Selecting shots

Skills needed

• Creative and a strong concept of storytelling
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to think critically to overcome problems
• Strong knowledge of the television production process
• Ability to use initiative in pressured work environments
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to efficiently manage a team and instruct others

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