Roles Will Normally Be Treated As Self-employed Provided .

10*VT EditorCrafts assembled raw footage intocoherent editorial story. May edit onlyinserts into programmes, but not thefull programme.*Online EditorResponsible for the technical aspects ofa final, finished programme. Ensures itmeets all broadcaster technicalstandards.*Video TechnicianResponsible for maintenance of videoequipment.VIDEO TECHNICIANWhere the contract requiresthe provision of thenecessary, substantialequipment to provide theservice. For moreinformation see ESM0540POST PRODUCTIONSUPERVISORHas control over execution*of task. Worker exercisesrare skill and judgement. Formore information seeESM0520 and ESM0528Post ProductionSupervisorResponsible for the overall postproduction and delivery process.EVS OPERATORWhere the contract requiresthe provision of thenecessary, substantialequipment to provide theservice. For moreinformation see ESM0540*EVS OperatorPerson who operates the kit whichenables replays of goals or tennis rallieswithin seconds. Booked by theday/week.*Video PlaybackOperatorResponsible for the building andoperating specialized video playbackequipment to realise Director andProducers vision.VIDEO PLAYBACKOPERATOROFFICIAL

11AERIEL DITWhere the contract requiresthe provision of the necessary,substantial equipment to providethe service. For more informationsee ESM0540*Where the contract requiresthe provision of the necessary,substantial equipment to providethe service. For more informationsee ESM0540*Liaison between cameradepartment and postproduction - advising on howto get the best from thecamera to enable requiredchanges in post. Managescamera cards, digitises intopost production system.ELECTRICAL & LIGHTINGGAFFERGafferLighting hand (formerlyBest Boy)ElectricianCrane Head TechnicianSets equipment to realisedesigner's and director'svision.Sets lighting equipment torealise Designer's andDirector's vision.Operates lightingCrane TechnicianOperates lightingHead technicianSets lightingBalloon OperatorOperates type of lightingBalloon technicianOperates type of lightingLibra Head OperatorOperates type of cameracraneOperates type of cameracraneLighting ElectricianOTHER RELATEDSPECIALIST LIGHTINGROLES / CAMERA ROLESWhere the contract requiresthe provision of the necessary,substantial equipment to providethe service. For moreinformation see ESM0540*Libra Head TechnicianOFFICIALSets lighting equipment torealise designer's anddirector's vision.Sets lighting equipment.

12GRIP (INCLUDING KEYGRIP)Where the contract requiresthe provision of the necessary,substantial equipment to providethe service. For more informationsee ESM0540GripResponsible for the buildingand maintaining of kit whichsupports the camera andoperator e.g. dollies or cranes.Key GripResponsible for the Gripdepartment, building andmaintaining of kit whichsupports the camera andoperator e.g. dollys or cranes.Lighting Desk OperatorOperates lighting deskConsole OperatorOperates consoleRigging Desk OperatorOperates rigging deskShooting DimmeroperatorOperates shooting dimmerWhere responsible for designing*lighting or photography. For lightingdesigner where work performedother than on premises provided bythe engager. For more informationsee ESM0522Lighting DirectorEnsures the Designer's visionis achieved.Lighting DesignerCreates the lighting design fora production.Where the contract requires theprovision of the necessary,substantial equipment to providethe service or meets the conditionsin Hall v Lorimer. For moreinformation see ESM0522Vision Controller/Vision EngineerPerson responsible for theexposure and quality of thetelevision picture during liveor recorded studio or OBrecordings. Works to thelighting director.OPERATOR ROLESLIGHTING DIRECTORVISION CONTROLLER/VISION ENGINEER***OFFICIAL

13VISION SUPERVISORWhere the contract requires theprovision of the necessary,substantial equipment to providethe service or meets the conditionsin Hall v Lorimer. For moreinformation see ESM0522*Vison SupervisorTeam Leader. Personresponsible for the exposureand quality of the televisionpicture during live or recordedstudio or OB recordings.Works to the lighting director.Where the contract requires theprovision of a standard make-up kitor the majority of the work of thework is not carried out on theengager's premises. For moreinformation see ESM0540 andESM0522*Makeup ArtistResponsible for the overalldesign, application and care ofmake up during production.Makeup designerResponsible for the overalldesign, application and care ofmake up during production.Makeup supervisorResponsible for the overalldesign, application and care ofmake-up during production.Responsible for managementof staff and dept budget.Responsible for the designand realisation of the anyspecial prosthetics that needto be created for theproduction.MAKE-UPMAKE-UP ARTISTPROSTHETICS DESIGNER & Where the contract requiresSUPERVISORthe provision of the necessary,substantial equipment to providethe service. For more informationsee ESM0540*Prosthetics Designerand SupervisorHAIRDRESSER*HairdresserWhere the contract requires theprovision of necessary, substantialequipmentOFFICIALResponsible for the overalldesign, application and care ofhair during production.

14(includes wigs) and/or the majorityof the work is not carried out on theengager's premises. For moreinformation see ESM0540 andESM0522*Chief HairdresserResponsible for the overalldesign, application and careof hair during production.Responsible for managementof staff and departmentbudget.Where the majority of the work isnot carried out on the engager'spremises. Formore information seeESM0522*WigmakerResponsible for the overalldesign, application and careof wigs during es or supervisesrecording of original musicaltracks to accompanyproduction.Writes the words toaccompany the musicCONDUCTING COACH*WIGMAKERMUSIC AND COMPOSITIONREHEARSAL PIANISTMost musicians are self-employed.See also theguidance for musicians ESM4121MUSICAL ARRANGERWhere the majority of the work isperformed other than on premisesprovided by the engager. For moreinformation see ESM0522*Musical ArrangerOFFICIALArranges pre-existing music tosuit the feel of theproduction.

15MUSICALASSOCIATE/SUPERVISORSubstantial work away fromengager's premises. Payment byfixed fee on presentation of invoice.For more information seeESM0522 and ESM0542Worker exercises rare skill andjudgement. Client has no right toswitch worker to other tasks. Formore information see ESM0528 andESM0520*Musical AssociateSuggests music to be includedin a production, according torelevant theme.*Musical Score ReaderTranscribes scores intoindividual musical instrumentadaptations.MUSICAL DIRECTORWorker exercises rare skill andjudgement. Client has no right toswitch worker to other tasks.Preparatory work done away fromengager's premises. For moreinformation see ESM0528, ESM0520,andESM0522*Musical DirectorDiscusses musicalinterpretations with director,suggests music to be used inproduction, and adaptscompositions to suit the styleof production.MUSICAL COPYISTWhere the majority of the work isperformed other than on premisesprovided by the engager. For moreinformation see ESM0522.*Musical CopyistCopies musical scores andindividual instrument piecesfor different musicalarrangements.*WriterOriginator of script.*ScriptwriterOriginator of script.Script EditorEdits original script offeringalternativestorydevelopments.MUSICAL SCORE READERSTORYWRITERSCRIPT WRITERExcept reporting scriptsOFFICIAL

16SCRIPT SUPERVISORWhere script breakdown is anintegral part of the contract*Script SupervisorContinuityResponsible for breakdown ofscripts into filming blocks andensures that if recorded outof sequence, they willcoherently fit back togetherin postproduction. Can alsowork on music and event/liveprogrammes. Can also becombined with continuityrole.Responsible for ensuring thatwhen sequences are filmed ina non-linear way, the shotswill match up when they areput together inpostproduction.Reads unsolicited scripts anddecides which to takeforwards for furtherconsideration.SCRIPT READERWhere the majority of the work isperformed other than on premisesprovided by the engager. For moreinformation see ESM0522*Script ReaderSTORYWRITERExcept reporting scripts*StorywriterOriginator of script.*Provider of OccasionalInformation*Researcher (FormerlyLeg-man)Expert in relevant fieldoffering contributions to thenarrative arc of the story. Canbe on and off-screen.Provides factual information.CONTRIBUTOROFFICIAL

17TRANSLATORWhere used on an occasional basis.For more information see ESM0548*TranslatorLanguage AssessorTranslates foreign interviewsor full programmes / films.May include Sign Languagetranslators.Checks style and delivery offoreign languageprogrammes. May includeSign language interpretersand presenters.EDITORIALPRODUCERWhere the majority of the work isnot carried out on the engager'spremises. For more information seeESM0522*Co-producerProducerProducer DevelopmentOFFICIALWill have input into theeditorial storyline and roughcuts to fulfil coproducer'srequirements.Can be the creator of storyidea, responsible fordelivering the vision, tone,content and look of theproduction. Hiring manager,financial, creative and health& safety responsibility.Originates ownstory/programme ideas orprogresses ideas suggested byothers.

18Producer/DirectorProducer/Director DevelopmentFirst Assistant DirectorProducer - ArchiveProducer - CastingOFFICIALDirectors are responsible forvisualisation of the scriptand/or the shaping of creativecontent/ editorial narrative byplotting camera movementsand shot composition,working with the crew, cast,contributors, or presenters,and directing the editing ofthe creative content to form itinto a cohesive final product.As above. Also responsible forthe creation of the storyideas.Responsible in pre-productionfor all organisational aspectsof the shoot, breaking thescript down into a filmingschedule and adjustments asnecessary. Manages 2nd and3rd Assistant Director. Doesnot go into post production.Researching, sourcing,negotiation of price and rightsfor film, TV and stills clips thatare appropriate toenhance/illustrate narrative.Sourcing suitable candidatesto participate in theprogramme e.g. realityprogrammes.

19Producer - CelebrityProducer - LiveProducer - OnlineProducer - Challengesor gamesProducer - VT InputProducer - QuestionsOFFICIALSourcing suitable celebritycandidates to participate inthe programme e.g. realityprogrammes.Responsible for look, feel andtone of live events.Responsible for look, feelcontent and tone of onlinecontent.Creates and delivers thevision and tone of any formatchallenges with aprogramme.Responsible for look, feel andtone of inserts into theprogramme.Sets questions appropriate toprogramme, verifies themand attends recording.Producer - Script orStoryResponsible for the creationand delivery of story ideaswithin strands/series e.g. aregular magazine show.Producer - Edit (inclsenior producer edit)Responsible for assemblingthe feel and tone of aprogramme/series in the editsuite after it has been filmed.

20Executive ProducerSeries Editor (editorial)Series ProducerSenior ProducerUltimate guarantor of thequality of the production andthe fulfilment thecommissioner's expectations.Ultimately responsible for allaspects of production e.g.quality, content, financial,health & safety, etc.Usually works on long runningstrands or returning series.Responsible for the look andfeel of the series/strand andbudget. Hiring manager andHealth and Safetyresponsible.Responsible for the look andfeel of the series/strand andbudget. Hiring manager andhealth & safety responsible.Usually applies to discreteseries.Works on major series orstrands and may have specificresponsibility for key editorialarea.Supervising ProducerSegment ProducerField ProducerTradeout ProducerCulinary ProducerOFFICIALMarketing partnerships andproduct placement

21Challenge ProducerSpeciality ProducerTradeout AssociateProducerCulinary AssociateProducerSpeciality AssociateProducerVFX ProducerVFX Line ProducerVFX EditorVFX Pre VIS/ Post VISEditorNews EditorContent EditorDIRECTOR*DirectorOFFICIALChoice of stories, editorialangle, duration of story andrunning order.Choice of stories, editorialangle, duration of story andrunning order.Responsible for visualisationof the script and/or theshaping of creativecontent/ editorial narrative byplotting camera movementsand shot composition,working with the crew, cast,contributors, or presenters,and directing the editing of

22the creative content to form itinto a cohesive final product.Director - SeriesDirector - studioDirector – GalleryOFFICIALAs above. Responsible fordirecting a significant portionof the episode/ series andestablishing the overall visualsignature of a work.As above. Studio Directorsoften direct in a multi-cameraenvironment, directingseveral cameras at once,usually in TV studios oroutside broadcast trucks,working on both live or prerecorded programmes, givingdirection to the crew, cast(and/orcontributors/presenters)As above. Gallery Directorsoften work on reality or fixedrig programmes directingseveral cameras at once asthey follow a story unfoldingin real time.

23Director - OBDirector - VTDirector - DVDirector - Shooting P/DASSOCIATE PRODUCERGenerally self-employed exceptwhere engaged primarily for generalresearch.*Associate ProducerOFFICIALAs Above. OB Directors oftenwork on major live eventsincluding sport,entertainment andnational/political eventsdirecting several cameras atonce covering an event as ithappens.A VT Director makes shortfilms for inserts into studio,entertainment or factualprogrammes.DV Director is a juniordirecting role. Shapes thecreative content/ editorialnarrative by directingperformers, presenters andcontributors while alsooperating camera. May takeresponsibility for shaping theedit.As above. Shooting PDsdirect while also operatingcamera.As producer but may alsohave raised some of thefinance for thescript/production. May alsohave input into the script.

24ARCHIVE RESEARCHERWhere the majority of the work isperformed other than on premisesprovided by the engager. For moreinformation see ESM0522*Archive ResearcherSPECIALIST RESEARCHERWhere the individual has an existingprofession, specialist knowledge andis engaged for a specific project. Formore information see ESM0528*Specialist ResearcherAUDITIONERMultiple and/or overlapping clients.Client has no right to switch worker toother tasks. ESM0533, ESM0528,ESM0520 and ESM0540*AuditionerCASTING DIRECTORMultiple and/or overlapping clients.Client has no right to switch worker toother tasks. For further informationsee ESM0533,ESM0528, ESM0520 andESM0540*Casting DirectorExtras Casting DirectorCelebrity ExecutiveOFFICIALResearches archived material(e.g. video and stills) whichsupports editorial thrust ofstory. Contributes ideas forprogrammes, sourcescontacts and contributors,collects, verifies and preparesarchive material.Experts in their chosen fielde.g. architecture, costume,historical era, aeroplanes etc.Responsible for providingrich, accurate detail to ensureauthenticity within theprogramme.Suggests actors forappropriate roles andauditions them alone and withother potential cast members.Organises and facilitates thecasting of actors forappropriate roles andauditions them alone and/orwith other potential castmembers.Uses established list ofcontacts and initiative basedon current entertainment,sporting and general news

25events to book exciting andinteresting guests.STORYBOARD ARTISTWhere the majority of the work isperformed other than on premisesprovided by the engager. For moreinformation seeESM0522*Storyboard ArtistDraws a series of illustrationsto visualise how certainscenes will work.*Production ManagerResponsible for managing allaspects of production, worksclosely with editorialcolleagues to achieveeditorial ambition withintimescale and financialconstraints.Responsible for sourcing,negotiating and hiring filmcrew. Works together closelywith Production Manager.PRODUCTION MANAGEMENTPRODUCTION MANAGER Has control over execution of task.Multiple and/or overlapping clientsFor more information see ESM0520and ESM0528PRODUCTIONSUPERVISORAs above Has control over execution of *task. Multiple and/or overlappingclients For more information seeESM0520 and ESM0528Production SupervisorPRODUCTIONEXECUTIVEHas control over execution of task.Multiple and/or overlapping clientsFor more information see ESM0520and ESM0528Production Executive*OFFICIALResponsible for all aspects ofproduction including budgetand schedule, working closelywith production colleagues toachieve production ambitionwithin timescale and financialconstraints.

26VFX PRODUCTIONMANAGERHas control over execution of task.Multiple and/or overlapping clientsFor more information see ESM0520and ESM0528*Variant on ProductionManagerVFX SUPERVISORHas control over execution of task.Multiple and/or overlapping clientsFor more information see ESM0520and ESM0528*Variant on ProductionSupervisorLINE PRODUCERHas control over execution of tasks.Conducts preparatory work away fromengager's premises. For moreinformation seeESM0520 and ESM0522*Line ProducerLOCATION MANAGERWhere the role includes preliminaryplanning, arranging accommodation,setting the stage and restoring thesite to its original condition. Thisshould include providing a completeoffice service which may involvehiring staff and equipment. For moreinformation see ESM0545*Location ManagerOFFICIALResponsible for managing allaspects of VFX production,works closely with editorialcolleagues to achieve editorialambition within timescale andfinancial constraints.Responsible for sourcing,negotiating and hiring filmcrew. Works together closelywith Production Manager.Responsible for all aspects ofproduction including budgetand schedule, working closelywith editorial colleagues toachieve editorial ambitionwithin timescale and financialconstraints.Responsible for finding andnegotiating access toappropriate locations.Manages all logistics with thesite. Can manage others e.g.transport or cateringmanagers and locationassistant.

27PRODUCTION IT &NETWORKING HOD*Production IT &Networking HODResponsible for the overallproduction technologyprocess through prep,production, and post.Responsible for productiontechnology budget and staff.Responsible for the overallproductiontechnologyprocess.PRODUCTION IT &NETWORKINGSUPERVISOR*Production IT &Networking SupervisorPRODUCTION IT &NETWORKINGCOORDINATOR*Production ITcoordinationWorks with production IT &networking supervisorPRODUCTION IT &NETWORKINGTECHNICIAN*Technical supportSupports production IT &networking teamPRODUCTION IT &

Graphic Designer Creates designs for maximum visual impact on screen. Lettering Artist Creates designs for maximum visual impact on screen. Lettering Designer Creates designs for maximum visual impact on screen. Creature Designer Designs and makes masks/body parts/actual creatures to