How to Be a News Room Floor Director

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There are several responsibilities that constitute being a news room floor director. Learn some tips for working on the news room floor from an ABC53 floor director in this free video series.

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Checking News Microphones
It's important to check the microphones before every news broadcast. Learn how to check the news room microphones from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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Following News Director Cues
It's important to follow your news director cues in case alterations need to be made during the news broadcast. Learn some tips for following news director cues from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Anchor Mistakes
Sometimes news anchors mess up during live television broadcasts. Learn some tips for dealing with mistakes on camera from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Anchor Movement
Changing the camera during a news broadcast is referred to as anchor movement. Learn how to cue your news anchor that the camera angle has changed from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Camera 2 Shot Tips
The news camera two shot is a term used to describe capturing two subjects on camera at once. Learn more about the news camera two shot from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Camera Head Shot Tips
An on camera head shot is an important part of taping the news. Learn some tips for getting head shots from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Camera Over the Shoulder Graphics
Over the shoulder graphic camera shots are frequently used during news broadcasts. Learn more about over the shoulder graphics from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Camera Zoom Tips
Operating a news camera is important when working the floor of a news room. Learn how to slowly zoom in and out from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Room 10 & 5 Second Cues
The ten and five second count down cues are commonly used on the news room floor. Learn more about news room cues from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Room 15 Second Signal
The news room fifteen second signal is imperative for directing sound bites and commercials. Learn more about the fifteen second news signal from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Room 30 Second Signal
The news room thirty second signal is a silent method of cueing the news anchors and warning them that their time is almost up. Learn more about the thirty second signal from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Room Attire
It's important to dress properly before you begin working on the news room floor. Learn the proper attire for the news room from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Room Hand Signals & Cues
Hand signals and cues are used frequently to direct the flow and actions of the news room floor. Learn more about news room hand signals and cues from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Room Story Cues
Story cues are typically used to alter the organization of the news broadcast as a result of problems. Learn some tips for using story cues from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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News Set Profanity
Sometimes profanity can occur during a live television news broadcast. Learn the best ways for dealing with profanity on camera from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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Preparing for the News
It's important to have back up scripts for news anchors before the news broadcast begins. Learn some tips for preparing for the news from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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Setting Up a News Studio
It's important to set up the floor of the news room set properly before broadcast. Learn some tips for setting up the news room from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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Using a News Room Headset
Using a headset is a typical part of working on the news room floor. Learn how to use and operate a news headset from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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What Is a News Floor Director?
A floor director controls and coordinates several aspects of the news room set. Learn more about controlling the news room from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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What Is a News Run Down?
The news run down is an organized listing of segments that will be used during broadcast. Learn more about run downs from an ABC53 floor director in this free video.

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Summary: Lights, camera, action! You are the news and the news is you when you step in front of that television camera. People from all over your city, or perhaps all over the country rely on you to tell them what's going on in the world or their small piece of it. A TV news reporter is a unique combination of journalism and entertainment, of researcher and technician, and of storyteller and fact checker. While newspaper reporters can wear the same dreary raincoat and press hat as they perfect their stories over a cup of coffee, television reporters have to look good and speak clearly and concisely to take advantage of the precious few on-air minutes allotted to their segments.

In this free video series an ABC53 floor director, Brett Pulte, will explain the many intricate steps involved in directing the news room floor. Brett will begin by first explaining what a news floor director is. You'll then learn how to operate a news camera for over the shoulder graphic placement and various news anchor shots. Brett will then explain the different types of signals and cues that are used to help direct the flow of the news broadcast. In the end Brett will give you a few tips to help you prepare the news room and you'll be well on your way towards an advancing career in television.

About the Expert

Expert: Brett attended Howard Specs School of Broadcasting in Detroit. He currently works at ABC53 in Lansing, Michigan. He has been a PA for two years. He's run the teleprompter, directed the floor and currently runs the audio board for the news.