Television Floor Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Television Floor Manager:

Degree in theatre studies, television, film, media or radio production.
Experience working as a runner, assistant floor manager or in a technical sound or lighting role.
Ability to foresee, solve and avoid problems under pressure
An air of calm authority
Excellent communication skills to receive, interpret and convey information accurately and concisely
Interpersonal skills, in order to quickly judge how to get the best out of different people
Organisational skills and the ability to multitask
Flexible approach to work and working hours.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Television Floor Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Television Floor Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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