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Roles will normally be treated as self-employed provided specific criteria from either column A or B, or both are met. (formerly Appendix 1). Column A - Criteria Column B - * Refer to the Production role What they do criteria in ESM 4115.

DIRECTOR OF Has control over execution * Director of Photography Designs lighting and photography. PHOTOGRAPHY of tasks and conducts Responsible for the overall look of the preparatory work away from production. Decides on and engager's premises. For lighting and other technical equipment further details see to be used. Is often autonomous in ESM0520, ESM0522 and decision making in relation to look, feel ESM0542 and technical equipment and advises the director. Responsible to the Director. AERIAL/UNDERWATER Has control over execution * Aerial/Underwater Specialises in Arial or Underwater DIRECTOR of tasks and conducts Director sequences. Designs lighting and preparatory work away from photography. Responsible for the engager's premises. For overall look of the production. Decides further details see on cameras and lighting and other ESM0520, ESM0522 and technical equipment to be used. Is ESM0542 often autonomous in decision making in relation to look, feel and technical equipment and advises the director. Where the contract requires * Camera Supervisor Studio or Outdoor broadcasting (OB) the provision of substantial based, senior camera person. equipment to provide the Responsible for the look of the service without increased production and management of camera fee or other payment. For team.

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further details see ESM0540 Provides and operates camera and ESM0542 equipment, may work to a Director of Photography or camera supervisor. Responsible for technical operation of camera equipment. / Responsible for the rushes, equipment Second Assistant and running of the camera team. Cameras Liaising between camera team, production, post production, camera rental houses. /1st Responsible for adjusting the camera Assistant Camera lens to follow the action. Person Model, Drone or Aerial Operator of drone-type camera used Camera Person for aerial filming. A person who operates a remotely operated aircraft to provide aerial and photography. Hot Head Operator ( Cameraperson responsible for Operator) operating remote camera attached to jib or boom. Provides own kit. Known more in UK as jib operator. Digital Image Liaison between camera department Technician and post production - advising on how to get the best from the camera to enable required changes in post. Manages camera cards, digitises into post production system. Stills Photographer Takes still images of cast, crew, set, location for publicity and marketing purposes.

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Steadicam Operator Person who operates a very mobile camera kit which is strapped to their body allowing for shots other cameras just couldn't achieve. Usually provides own gear and booked on a day/week basis. LIGHTS CAMERA PERSON Where responsible for * Lighting cameraperson Single camera shoots. Responsible for designing lighting or the look of the production including photography the lighting.

DESIGN HEAD OF ART Has control over execution * Head of Art Ensures designer's vision is achieved. DEPARTMENT of tasks, conducts Department/Production Responsible for and preparatory work away Designer makes sure that the script and from engager's premises authenticity within it is realised. and payment by fixed fee on presentation of invoice. For further details see ESM0520, ESM0522 and ESM0542 Multiple and/or overlapping * Art Director Ensuring designer's vision is achieved. clients, worker exercises Plans, organises and controls the visual rare skill and judgement and aspects of a set. client has no right to switch Standby Art Director Responsible for dealing with worker to other tasks. For changes/improvements/repairs/refits further details see to set during the shoot. ESM0520, ESM0528 and ESM0553 and Hall & Lorimer

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ASSISTANT ART * Assistant Art Director Turns any initial sketches into worked DIRECTOR up drawings or 3D models. Surveys locations and works with construction manager on . Helps the Art Director to source props and research viewing locations. Responsible for designing and supervising smaller sets. VFX ART DIRECTOR * Specialist Art Director Ensuring VFX vision is achieved. Plans, role organises and controls the visual aspects of vfx sequences from work of VFX artists Art director for specific sets, locations, scenes

DRAUGHTSPERSON * Set design Designs the look and feel of sets.

ILLUSTRATOR * Illustrator Produces art work related to the production, usually relating to the story. DESIGNER Where the majority of the * Animatronic Model Designs and produces the working work is not carried out on Designer models, props, and/or puppets for stop the engager's premises, or motion . the contract requires the Creates physical look and feel of the provision of the necessary, production including the set, props, substantial equipment to visual effects. Manages art department provide the service. For and responsible for design budget. further details see ESM0540 Digital Set Designer Creates physical look and feel of the and ESM0542 production including the set, props, visual effects. Manages art department and responsible for design budget. Graphic Artist Creates designs for maximum visual impact on screen.

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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 be used in a . Scenic Artist Paints backdrops and murals on sets. Scenic Designer Designs the look and feel of the film set. Set Designer Designs the look and feel of studio sets.

3D Set Designer Creates physical 3D models to inform look and feel of the production including the set, props, visual effects. CONSTRUCTION Where the contract requires * Construction Manager Builds the set to realise the designer's MANAGER the provision of the creative vision. necessary, substantial equipment to provide the service. For more information see ESM0540

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SET CONSTRUCTION – Where the contract requires * Highly Skilled Builds the set to realise the designer's PLASTERER the provision of the Craftsperson engaged creative vision. PAINTER METALWORKER necessary, substantial to build the sets and CARPENTER equipment to provide the who has itinerant SIMILAR CRAFT ROLE service. For more pattern of work – information see ESM0540 constructing sets for a number of clients/ using their craft skills in their construction business

GARDENER Where the contract requires * Gardener/Greens Provides horticultural skills on sets. the provision of the Advisor (formerly necessary, substantial ) equipment to provide the service. For more information see ESM0540 JEWELLERY MAKER * Jewellery Maker Makes jewels MODELLER Where the contract requires * Modeller Design and creation of models. the provision of the necessary, substantial Model Designer Creates look of any models required. equipment to provide the Model Maker Physical manufacture of Model service, the associated Designer's vision. facilities and materials. For more information see ESM0540 Prop Modeller HoD Design and creation of models.

Senior Prop Modeller Design and creation of models.

Prop Modeller Design and creation of models.

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Assistant Prop Modeller Design and creation of models.

SCULPTOR Where the contract requires * Sculptor Physical manufacture of Production the provision of the Designer's/Art Director's vision. necessary, substantial equipment to provide the Creature Fabricator Physical manufacture of Creature service, the associated Designer's vision. facilities and materials. For more information see

PROPERTY SUPPLIER & * Property Hand Handles the movement of props when PROPERTY HAND in studio or on location. Where the contract requires Standby Props Responsible for dealing with the provision of the changes/improvements/repairs/refits necessary, substantial to props during the shoot. equipment to provide the Property Supplier Sources and negotiates price of props. service and/or the facilities. (Formerly Property For more information see Master/Mistress) ESM0540 Armourer Designs/builds/sources and handles all weapons (Armoury). Blacksmith Physical manufacture of props or equipment. PRODUCTION BUYER/ * Production Buyer, SFX Makes or sources props, , GREENS BUYER buyer, buyer, plants or equipment. Construction buyer, Plants buyer & SET Where the contract requires * Set Decorator Makes and sources props DRESSER set design performed other

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than on premises provided Dressing sets according to relevant by the engager. Maintains themes and with certain products. own premises. For further information see ESM0522 Drapes master Makes or sources set decorating materials. ANIMATION DIRECTOR Multiple and/or overlapping * Animation Director Interpret the brief from the Director. clients. Client has no right to Guide, supervise and review the work switch worker to other produced by the and tasks. Provides equipment, Assistant Animators. ANIMATION For further information see * Animation Production Responsible for logistics of production PRODUCTION ESM0533, ESM0528, Coordinator process. COORDINATOR ESM0520 and ESM0540 Where the majority of the * Animator Animate models or puppets one frame work is not carried out on at a time to provide the action outlined the engager's premises and in the . Stop frame/motion the contract requires the animation. Includes “stop-frame and provision of the necessary, also use of animation software 3D/CGI substantial equipment to and 2D animation provide the service. For more information see ESM0522 and ESM0540 SENIOR SPECIAL EFFECTS Multiple and/or overlapping * Senior Special Effects Realises the SFX designers’ vision. TECHNICIAN clients. Client has no right to Technician Responsible for budget and staff. switch worker to other tasks. Provides equipment, For further information see ESM0533, ESM0528, ESM0520 and ESM0540

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SPECIAL EFFECTS * Special Effects Realises the SFX design and oversees safe WORKSHOP supervisory roles exercise of SFX. Responsible for budget CO-SUPERVISOR and staff. FLOOR SUPERVISOR SFX CHARGEHAND STYLIST Has control over execution * Stylists Dresses people or sets with preexisting of tasks. Conducts clothes or props. preparatory work away Costume Stylists Dresses people or sets with preexisting from engager's premises. clothes or props. Payment by fixed fee on presentation of invoice. For Film Stylist Dresses film sets with pre-existing further information see clothes or props. ESM0520, ESM0522 and ESM0542 Photographic Stylist Dresses photographic shoots with pre- existing clothes or props. SCENIC/BACKGROUND Where the majority of the * Scenic/Background Paints backdrops and murals on sets. ARTIST work is not carried out on Artist the engager’s premises or the contract requires the provision of the necessary, substantial equipment to provide the service. For further information see ESM0522 and ESM0540 POST PRODUCTION EDITOR Has control over execution * Editor Crafts assembled raw footage into of task. Worker exercises coherent editorial story. rare skill and judgement. For * Offline Editor Crafts/copies raw footage and further information see assembles into coherent editorial story ESM0520 and ESM0528 leaving original material intact.

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* VT Editor Crafts assembled raw footage into coherent editorial story. May edit only inserts into programmes, but not the full programme. * Online Editor Responsible for the technical aspects of a final, finished programme. Ensures it meets all broadcaster technical standards. VIDEO TECHNICIAN Where the contract requires * Video Technician Responsible for maintenance of video the provision of the equipment. necessary, substantial equipment to provide the service. For more information see ESM0540 POST PRODUCTION Has control over execution * Post Production Responsible for the overall post SUPERVISOR of task. Worker exercises Supervisor production and delivery process. rare skill and judgement. For more information see ESM0520 and ESM0528 EVS OPERATOR Where the contract requires * EVS Operator Person who operates the kit which the provision of the enables replays of goals or tennis rallies necessary, substantial within seconds. Booked by the equipment to provide the day/week. service. For more information see ESM0540 VIDEO PLAYBACK * Video Playback Responsible for the building and OPERATOR Operator operating specialized video playback equipment to realise Director and Producers vision.

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AERIEL DIT Where the contract requires * Liaison between camera the provision of the necessary, department and post substantial equipment to provide production - advising on how the service. For more information to get the best from the see ESM0540 camera to enable required changes in post. Manages camera cards, digitises into post production system. ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING Where the contract requires * Gaffer Sets lighting equipment to the provision of the necessary, realise designer's and substantial equipment to provide director's vision. the service. For more information Lighting hand (formerly Sets lighting equipment. see ESM0540 ) Electrician Sets equipment to realise designer's and director's vision. Lighting Electrician Sets lighting equipment to realise Designer's and Director's vision. OTHER RELATED Where the contract requires * Crane Head Technician Operates lighting SPECIALIST LIGHTING the provision of the necessary, Crane Technician Operates lighting ROLES / CAMERA ROLES substantial equipment to provide the service. For more Head technician Sets lighting information see ESM0540 Balloon Operator Operates type of lighting Balloon technician Operates type of lighting Libra Head Operator Operates type of camera crane Libra Head Technician Operates type of camera crane

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GRIP (INCLUDING KEY Where the contract requires * Responsible for the building GRIP) the provision of the necessary, and maintaining of kit which substantial equipment to provide supports the camera and the service. For more information operator e.g. dollies or cranes. see ESM0540 Responsible for the Grip department, building and maintaining of kit which supports the camera and operator e.g. dollys or cranes.

OPERATOR ROLES * Lighting Desk Operator Operates lighting desk Console Operator Operates console Rigging Desk Operator Operates rigging desk Shooting Dimmer Operates shooting dimmer operator LIGHTING DIRECTOR Where responsible for designing * Lighting Director Ensures the Designer's vision lighting or photography. For lighting is achieved. designer where work performed other than on premises provided by the engager. For more information see ESM0522 Creates the lighting design for a production.

VISION CONTROLLER/ Where the contract requires the * Vision Controller/ Person responsible for the VISION ENGINEER provision of the necessary, Vision Engineer exposure and quality of the substantial equipment to provide picture during live the service or meets the conditions or recorded studio or OB in Hall v Lorimer. For more recordings. Works to the information see ESM0522 lighting director.

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VISION SUPERVISOR Where the contract requires the * Vison Supervisor Team Leader. Person provision of the necessary, responsible for the exposure substantial equipment to provide and quality of the television the service or meets the conditions picture during live or recorded in Hall v Lorimer. For more studio or OB recordings. information see ESM0522 Works to the lighting director. MAKE-UP MAKE-UP ARTIST Where the contract requires the * Makeup Artist Responsible for the overall provision of a standard make-up kit design, application and care of or the majority of the work of the make up during production. work is not carried out on the engager's premises. For more Makeup designer Responsible for the overall information see ESM0540 and design, application and care of ESM0522 make up during production. Makeup supervisor Responsible for the overall design, application and care of make-up during production. Responsible for management of staff and dept budget. PROSTHETICS DESIGNER & Where the contract requires * Prosthetics Designer Responsible for the design SUPERVISOR the provision of the necessary, and Supervisor and realisation of the any substantial equipment to provide special prosthetics that need the service. For more information to be created for the see ESM0540 production.

HAIRDRESSER Where the contract requires the * Hairdresser Responsible for the overall provision of necessary, substantial design, application and care of equipment hair during production.

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(includes wigs) and/or the majority * Chief Hairdresser Responsible for the overall of the work is not carried out on the design, application and care engager's premises. For more of hair during production. information see ESM0540 and Responsible for management ESM0522 of staff and department budget. WIGMAKER Where the majority of the work is * Wigmaker Responsible for the overall not carried out on the engager's design, application and care premises. For of wigs during production. more information see ESM0522 MUSIC AND COMPOSITION COMPOSER * Composer Creates or supervises recording of original musical tracks to accompany production. LYRICIST * Lyricist Writes the words to accompany the music

CONDUCTING COACH * REHEARSAL PIANIST Most musicians are self-employed. See also the guidance for musicians ESM4121

MUSICAL ARRANGER Where the majority of the work is * Musical Arranger Arranges pre-existing music to performed other than on premises suit the feel of the provided by the engager. For more production. information see ESM0522

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MUSICAL Substantial work away from * Musical Associate Suggests music to be included ASSOCIATE/SUPERVISOR engager's premises. Payment by in a production, according to fixed fee on presentation of invoice. relevant theme. For more information see ESM0522 and ESM0542 MUSICAL SCORE READER Worker exercises rare skill and * Musical Score Reader Transcribes scores into judgement. Client has no right to individual musical instrument switch worker to other tasks. For adaptations. more information see ESM0528 and ESM0520

MUSICAL DIRECTOR Worker exercises rare skill and * Musical Director Discusses musical judgement. Client has no right to interpretations with director, switch worker to other tasks. suggests music to be used in Preparatory work done away from production, and adapts engager's premises. For more compositions to suit the style information see ESM0528, ESM0520, of production. and ESM0522

MUSICAL COPYIST Where the majority of the work is * Musical Copyist Copies musical scores and performed other than on premises individual instrument pieces provided by the engager. For more for different musical information see ESM0522. arrangements.

STORY * Writer Originator of script. SCRIPT WRITER Except reporting scripts * Scriptwriter Originator of script.

Script Editor Edits original script offering alternative story developments.

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SCRIPT SUPERVISOR Where is an * Responsible for breakdown of integral part of the contract scripts into filming blocks and ensures that if recorded out of sequence, they will coherently fit back together in postproduction. Can also work on music and event/live programmes. Can also be combined with continuity role. Continuity Responsible for ensuring that when sequences are filmed in a non-linear way, the shots will match up when they are put together in postproduction. SCRIPT READER Where the majority of the work is * Script Reader Reads unsolicited scripts and performed other than on premises decides which to take provided by the engager. For more forwards for further information see ESM0522 consideration.

STORYWRITER Except reporting scripts * Storywriter Originator of script. CONTRIBUTOR * Provider of Occasional Expert in relevant field Information offering contributions to the arc of the story. Can be on and off-screen. * Researcher (Formerly Provides factual information. Leg-man)

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TRANSLATOR Where used on an occasional basis. * Translator Translates foreign interviews For more information see ESM0548 or full programmes / . May include Sign Language translators. Language Assessor Checks style and delivery of foreign language programmes. May include Sign language interpreters and presenters. EDITORIAL PRODUCER Where the majority of the work is * Co-producer Will have input into the not carried out on the engager's editorial storyline and rough premises. For more information see cuts to fulfil coproducer's ESM0522 requirements. Producer Can be the creator of story idea, responsible for delivering the vision, tone, content and look of the production. Hiring manager, financial, creative and health & safety responsibility. Producer - Originates own Development story/programme ideas or progresses ideas suggested by others.

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Producer/Director Directors are responsible for visualisation of the script and/or the shaping of creative content/ editorial narrative by plotting camera movements and composition, working with the crew, cast, contributors, or presenters, and directing the editing of the creative content to form it into a cohesive final product. Producer/Director - As above. Also responsible for Development the creation of the story ideas. First Responsible in pre-production for all organisational aspects of the shoot, breaking the script down into a filming schedule and adjustments as necessary. Manages 2nd and 3rd Assistant Director. Does not go into post production. Producer - Archive Researching, sourcing, negotiation of price and rights for film, TV and stills clips that are appropriate to enhance/illustrate narrative. Producer - Casting Sourcing suitable candidates to participate in the programme e.g. reality programmes.

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Producer - Sourcing suitable celebrity candidates to participate in the programme e.g. reality programmes. Producer - Live Responsible for look, feel and tone of live events. Producer - Online Responsible for look, feel content and tone of online content. Producer - Challenges Creates and delivers the or games vision and tone of any format challenges with a programme. Producer - VT Input Responsible for look, feel and tone of inserts into the programme. Producer - Questions Sets questions appropriate to programme, verifies them and attends recording. Producer - Script or Responsible for the creation Story and delivery of story ideas within strands/series e.g. a regular magazine show. Producer - Edit (incl Responsible for assembling senior producer edit) the feel and tone of a programme/series in the edit suite after it has been filmed.

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Executive Producer Ultimate guarantor of the quality of the production and the fulfilment the commissioner's expectations. Ultimately responsible for all aspects of production e.g. quality, content, financial, health & safety, etc. Series Editor (editorial) Usually works on long running strands or returning series. Responsible for the look and feel of the series/strand and budget. Hiring manager and Health and Safety responsible. Series Producer Responsible for the look and feel of the series/strand and budget. Hiring manager and health & safety responsible. Usually applies to discrete series. Senior Producer Works on major series or strands and may have specific responsibility for key editorial area. Supervising Producer Segment Producer Field Producer Tradeout Producer Marketing partnerships and product placement Culinary Producer

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Challenge Producer Speciality Producer Tradeout Associate Producer Culinary Associate Producer Speciality Associate Producer VFX Producer VFX VFX Editor

VFX Pre VIS/ Post VIS Editor News Editor Choice of stories, editorial angle, duration of story and running order. Content Editor Choice of stories, editorial angle, duration of story and running order. DIRECTOR * Director Responsible for visualisation of the script and/or the shaping of creative content/ editorial narrative by plotting camera movements and shot composition, working with the crew, cast, contributors, or presenters, and directing the editing of

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the creative content to form it into a cohesive final product.

Director - Series As above. Responsible for directing a significant portion of the episode/ series and establishing the overall visual signature of a work. Director - studio As above. Studio Directors often direct in a multi-camera environment, directing several cameras at once, usually in TV studios or outside broadcast trucks, working on both live or pre- recorded programmes, giving direction to the crew, cast (and/or contributors/presenters) Director – Gallery As above. Gallery Directors often work on reality or fixed- rig programmes directing several cameras at once as they follow a story unfolding in real time.

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Director - OB As Above. OB Directors often work on major live events including sport, and national/political events directing several cameras at once covering an event as it happens. Director - VT A VT Director makes short films for inserts into studio, entertainment or factual programmes. Director - DV DV Director is a junior directing role. Shapes the creative content/ editorial narrative by directing performers, presenters and contributors while also operating camera. May take responsibility for shaping the edit. Director - Shooting P/D As above. Shooting PDs direct while also operating camera. ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Generally self-employed except * Associate Producer As producer but may also where engaged primarily for general have raised some of the research. finance for the script/production. May also have input into the script.

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ARCHIVE RESEARCHER Where the majority of the work is * Archive Researcher Researches archived material performed other than on premises (e.g. video and stills) which provided by the engager. For more supports editorial thrust of information see ESM0522 story. Contributes ideas for programmes, sources contacts and contributors, collects, verifies and prepares archive material. SPECIALIST RESEARCHER Where the individual has an existing * Specialist Researcher Experts in their chosen field profession, specialist knowledge and e.g. , costume, is engaged for a specific project. For historical era, aeroplanes etc. more information see ESM0528 Responsible for providing rich, accurate detail to ensure authenticity within the programme. AUDITIONER Multiple and/or overlapping clients. * Auditioner Suggests for Client has no right to switch worker to appropriate roles and other tasks. ESM0533, ESM0528, auditions them alone and with ESM0520 and ESM0540 other potential cast members.

CASTING DIRECTOR Multiple and/or overlapping clients. * Casting Director Organises and facilitates the Client has no right to switch worker to casting of actors for other tasks. For further information appropriate roles and see ESM0533, Extras Casting Director auditions them alone and/or ESM0528, ESM0520 and with other potential cast ESM0540 members.

Celebrity Executive Uses established list of contacts and initiative based on current entertainment, sporting and general news

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events to book exciting and interesting guests.

STORYBOARD ARTIST Where the majority of the work is * Draws a series of illustrations performed other than on premises to visualise how certain provided by the engager. For more scenes will work. information see ESM0522

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PRODUCTION MANAGER Has control over execution of task. * Production Manager Responsible for managing all Multiple and/or overlapping clients aspects of production, works For more information see ESM0520 closely with editorial and ESM0528 colleagues to achieve editorial ambition within timescale and financial constraints. PRODUCTION As above Has control over execution of * Production Supervisor Responsible for sourcing, SUPERVISOR task. Multiple and/or overlapping negotiating and hiring film clients For more information see crew. Works together closely ESM0520 and ESM0528 with Production Manager.

PRODUCTION Has control over execution of task. * Production Executive Responsible for all aspects of EXECUTIVE Multiple and/or overlapping clients production including budget For more information see ESM0520 and schedule, working closely and ESM0528 with production colleagues to achieve production ambition within timescale and financial constraints.

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VFX PRODUCTION Has control over execution of task. * Variant on Production Responsible for managing all MANAGER Multiple and/or overlapping clients Manager aspects of VFX production, For more information see ESM0520 works closely with editorial and ESM0528 colleagues to achieve editorial ambition within timescale and financial constraints. VFX SUPERVISOR Has control over execution of task. * Variant on Production Responsible for sourcing, Multiple and/or overlapping clients Supervisor negotiating and hiring film For more information see ESM0520 crew. Works together closely and ESM0528 with Production Manager.

LINE PRODUCER Has control over execution of tasks. * Line Producer Responsible for all aspects of Conducts preparatory work away from production including budget engager's premises. For more and schedule, working closely information see with editorial colleagues to ESM0520 and ESM0522 achieve editorial ambition within timescale and financial constraints. Where the role includes preliminary * Location Manager Responsible for finding and planning, arranging accommodation, negotiating access to setting the and restoring the appropriate locations. site to its original condition. This Manages all logistics with the should include providing a complete site. Can manage others e.g. office service which may involve transport or catering hiring staff and equipment. For more managers and location information see ESM0545 assistant.

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PRODUCTION IT & * Production IT & Responsible for the overall NETWORKING HOD Networking HOD production technology process through prep, production, and post. Responsible for production technology budget and staff. PRODUCTION IT & * Production IT & Responsible for the overall NETWORKING Networking Supervisor production technology SUPERVISOR process. PRODUCTION IT & * Production IT Works with production IT & NETWORKING coordination networking supervisor COORDINATOR PRODUCTION IT & * Technical support Supports production IT & NETWORKING networking team TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION IT & * Technical support Supports production IT & NETWORKING SUPPORT networking team

MARINE COORDINATOR * Coordination of marine Responsible for logistics of sequences marine unit for camera shots or action with picture vehicles. Responsible for marine unit budget and staff. DIVE COORDINATOR * Safety role. Coordinates Responsible for logistics of under-water sequences underwater shots. Responsible for safe execution of stunts.

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SAFETY DIVER Divers are always statutorily deemed Not applicable Responsible for safe execution of “self-employed” for income tax all purposes only but are usually underwater filming employed under a contract of service and subject to Class 1 NICs. Use other guidance to check their status for NIC purposes.

UNIT MANAGER Where the contract requires the * Unit Manager Responsible for the smooth individual to provide facilities. For running of the unit base. more information see ESM0540 and Works with Location manager ESM0541 and 1st AD. * Technical Manager Usually the OB manager - responsible for all engineering considerations for outside broadcasts. TRANSPORT MANAGER Where the individual provides vehicles. * Transport Manager Responsible for all transport For more information see ESM0540 arrangements on programmes and ESM0541 or film.

DRIVERS Where the individual provides vehicles. Driver Drives cast and crew to For more information see ESM0540 location. and ESM0541 SFX Driver Props Driver Costume Driver Shooting Driver Grip Driver Camera Driver MU Driver .

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Rushes Driver Driver - Action Vehicle Driver of vehicles used on screen. PRODUCTION Where the contract requires provision * Production Responsible for the effective ACCOUNTANT of relevant facilities by the worker. For Accountant/Financial financial control of the more information see ESM0540 and Controller production budget and ESM0541 accuracy of cost reports and financial planning of spend, highlighting over and underspends as appropriate. TRANSCRIPT TYPIST Where the majority of the work is * Transcript Types up interviews and final performed other than on premises Typist/Transcriber post production script to provided by the engager. For more Broadcaster's specifications. information see ESM0522

SENIOR FLOOR Multiple and/or overlapping clients. * Senior Floor Manager Responsible for MANAGER Client has no right to switch worker to communication between other tasks. For more information see director/producer and all ESM0533 and ESM0520 relevant parties on the studio floor/set including, cast, crew and technical equipment are safe and ready to use. Multiple and/or overlapping clients. * Floor Manager Responsible for Client has no right to switch worker to communication between other tasks. For more information see director/producer and all ESM0533 and ESM0520 relevant parties on the studio floor/set including, cast, crew and technical equipment are safe and ready to use. This role only applies where there is no Senior Floor Manager.

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STAGE MANAGER / See the general guidance for this role at * Stage Manager/ Studio Responsible for STUDIO MANAGER ESM4121 Manager communication between director/producer and all relevant parties on the studio floor/set including, cast, crew and technical equipment are safe and ready to use. AUDIO AUDIO DESCRIBER Has control over execution of task. Audio Describer A person who writes and/or Multiple clients. See guidance for performs descriptions of TV actors at ESM4121 and film productions to assist visually-impaired people

SOUND MAINTENANCE Where the contract requires * Sound Maintenance Maintains sound recording ENGINEER the provision of the necessary, Engineer and playout equipment. SOUND MIXER substantial equipment to provide the * Sound Mixer Recording and mixing actuality, effects, V/O and music. SOUND SUPERVISOR service or the conditions in Hall v * Sound Supervisor Responsible for all sound Lorimer are met. For recordings on multi- camera more information see shoot both location and ESM0540 studio. Manages sound team. SOUND RECORDIST * Sound Recordist Recording of actuality and effects. * Boom Operator Dialogue recording, particularly on and programmes. MICROWAVE * Microwave technician Responsible for TECHNICIAN communications systems.

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FOLEY ARTIST Where the contract requires * Artist Physically creates sound the provision of the necessary, effects in post -production. substantial equipment to provide the service. For more information see ESM0540

DUBBING EDITOR Client has no right to switch worker to * Mixer Ensures the sound for each other tasks. For more information see sequence is audible, ESM0520 and ESM0528 consistent across edit cuts, adds music and effects. Ensures technical standards for Broadcaster's sound requirements are met . * Sound Effects Editor Creates and edits sound effects to enhance audio.

* Responsible for recording V/O in studios where location recording proves to be unusable. SPECIAL FX SPECIAL EFFECTS Where the contract requires * Special Effects Realises the SFX designer's SUPERVISOR the provision of the necessary, Supervisor vision. Responsible for budget substantial equipment to provide the and staff. service. For more information see ESM0540 SPECIAL EFFECTS * Special Effects Wire- Responsible for SFX where WIREPERSON person specialist rigging is required.

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STUNT ARRANGER Has control over execution of task. * Stunt Responsible for safe Multiple and/or overlapping clients Arranger/Coordinator execution of all stunts.

* Stunt person -front of Undertakes stunts. camera FIGHT ARRANGER Has control over execution of task. * Fight Arranger Choreographs fights scenes. Multiple and/or overlapping clients

CFX SUPERVISOR * Creature effects Responsible for creature supervisor effects

CFX Modeller * Modeller Design and creation of creature models CFX ARTIST Artist Creates the look of the creature CFX CO-ODINATOR * Responsible for logistics of Sets up and maintains creature creature effects process. design department CFX TECHNICIAN * Builds model Builds the creature model/ electronics CFX SCULPTOR Specialized equipment provided * Physical manufacture of Builds the creature model Creature Designer's vision.

CFX ELECTRICIAN Specialized equipment provided * Builds and maintains the model

COSTUME WARDROBE (includes Where the majority of the work is not * Supervises costume WARDROBE carried out on the engager's premises manufacture, liaises with hair SUPERVISOR or where the contract requires the and makeup departments, AND STYLIST) provision of the necessary, substantial responsible for departmental equipment to provide the service. For budget. more information see ESM0522 and * Wardrobe Stylist Dresses people using existing ESM0540 clothes and accessories.

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* Senior Dresser Dresses people or sets with pre-existing clothes or props. * Wardrobe Supervisor Supervises costume (formerly manufacture, liaises with hair Master/Mistress) and makeup departments, responsible for departmental budget. Where the majority of the work is not * Costume Designer Designs, creates, acquires or carried out on the engager's premises hires all costumes for actors or where the contract requires the and extras. Responsible for provision of the necessary, substantial budget and members of the equipment to provide the service. For costume/wardrobe team. more information see ESM0522 and COSTUME SUPERVISOR ESM0540 * Costume Supervisor Supervises costume manufacture, liaises with hair and makeup departments, responsible for departmental budget and manages junior staff.

COSTUME DESIGN * Office Designs and creates OFFICE SUPERVISOR Supervisor costumes. Will be a budget holder and responsible for managing junior staff.

COSTUME ARTIST * Costume Artist Design and creates costumes.

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ASSISTANT COSTUME Where the majority of the work is not * Assistant Costume Assists with creation of DESIGNER carried out on the engager's premises Designer costumes. or where the contract requires the provision of the necessary, substantial equipment to provide the service. For more information see ESM0522 and ESM0540

DRESSMAKER Where the majority of the work is not * Dressmaker Designs and creates carried out on the engager's premises. costumes. For more information see ESM0522 * Costume Maker Design and creates costumes.

RIGGING SENIOR RIGGING (WAS Where the contract requires the * Senior Rigger Responsible for managing HEAD OF DEPARTMENT provision of substantial equipment to lifting operations, lifting RIGGER) provide the service. For more equipment and temporary information see ESM0540 structures to support people, sets and equipment in relevant places. Ensures that qualified designs are made when necessary. Manages the team of riggers. ADVANCED RIGGER Where the contract requires the * Advance Rigger Constructs the framework provision of substantial equipment to from which lights are suspended.

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provide the service. For more Gaffer: Rigger Constructs the framework information see ESM0540 from which lights are suspended. Rigger Works to the gaffer in placing and securing lights in correct positions. GREENS RIGGER Where the contract requires the * Rigger Constructs the framework provision of substantial equipment to from which greens are provide the service. For more suspended. information see ESM0540 Usually supplies specialist equipment CONSTRUCTION RIGGER Where the contract requires the * Rigger Constructs the framework provision of substantial equipment to from which scaffolding and provide the service. For more set construction are information see ESM0540 suspended. Usually supplies specialist equipment

STUNTS RIGGER Where the contract requires the * Rigger Constructs the framework provision of substantial equipment to from which stunt wirework provide the service. For more are suspended. Usually information see ESM0540 provides own equipment

WIRE-PERSON Where the contract requires the * Wire-person Specialist arranger of wire provision of substantial equipment to rigging to 'fly' a person/thing provide the service. For more across the set. information see ESM0540

OTHER ROLES

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ANIMAL HANDLER Has control over execution of task. * Animal Handler Trains, supplies and handles Multiple and/or overlapping clients animals.

PUBLICIST Has control over execution of task. * Publicist Responsible for publicity for Multiple and/or overlapping clients the production.

AERIAL COORDINATOR * Aerial Coordinator AERIAL MOUNT TECH * Aerial Mount Tech AERIAL MOUNT * Aerial Mount Operator OPERATOR WARM-UP Has control over execution of task. * Warm up Responsible to the Director to Multiple and/or overlapping clients ensure the audience is in a suitable frame of mind to positively participate in the recording of a TV programme. CRICKET SCORER * Cricket Scorer Provides factual information.

TUTOR Multiple and/or overlapping clients * Tutor Tutors school age children whilst on set/location. CHAPERONE & TUTOR Multiple and/or overlapping clients * Chaperone/Tutor Supervision and potential tutoring of children. CHOREOGRAPHER & For more information see * Choreographer Uses experience to create ASSISTANT ESM4126 dance routines and CHOREOGRAPHER movement sequences for others to follow. * Assistant Supports choreographer, a Choreographer creative collaboration with Choreographer, and is often in separate control of certain areas such as warm up.

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COACH Has control over execution of task. * Dialogue Coach, Acting A teacher who trains Multiple and/or overlapping clients Coach/Movement performers and gives them Coach advice and mentoring to enable them to improve their acting/speech/movements. TRAINER TO CAST * Cast member fitness A teacher who trains MEMBER trainer performers and gives them advice and mentoring to enable them to improve their fitness / develop their appearance for a role AUTOCUE PROMPTING Where the contract requires * Autocue Prompting Operation of prompting OPERATOR the provision of the necessary, operator Equipment, often provides substantial equipment to provide the own kit, booked by day/week. service. For more information see ESM0540

MILITARY ADVISOR * Military advisor Historian / Ex-Forces personnel who gives advice to the production about military matters/ historical accuracy Where the contract requires * Vision Mixer Person who operates kit the provision of the necessary, which switches between substantial equipment to provide the cameras or sources during live service or meets the conditions in or recorded studio or OB Hall v Lorimer. recordings. Works to the For more information see director. ESM0540 Usually booked by the week.

SPORTS STATISTICIAN Has control over execution of task. * Sports Statistician Provides factual information. Multiple and/or overlapping clients

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NURSE & PARAMEDIC Has control over execution of task. * Nurse/Paramedic Supports cast and crew on set Multiple and/or overlapping clients with medical assistance and advice. SATELLITE OPERATOR Where the contract requires * Satellite Operator Provides satellite operator the provision of the necessary, skills and operates specialist substantial equipment to provide the equipment to ensure service. For more information see broadcast signals to ensure ESM0540 transmissions.

PICTURE VEHICLE Where the contract requires the * Vehicle Co-ordination Ensures supply and continued COORDINATOR provision of the vehicles or other running of vehicles used in necessary, substantial equipment to filming provide the service. For more information see ESM0540

RIGGER DRIVER Provides vehicle and must hold an Rigger Driver Drives OB specialist HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, a current technical and associated EU Digital Driver Tachograph Card support vehicles to and from and a current EU Driver Qualification site. Responsible for ensuring Card obtained by undergoing vehicles are safely and Certificate of Professional compliantly loaded. Rigs Competence (CPC) training. For infrastructure, cabling and additional information see ESM0528 equipment and provides and ESM0540 support to engineering team.

HEALTH AND SAFETY Must hold relevant qualification or * Health and Safety Provides advisory services and OFFICER accreditation is Health and Safety. Officer guidance to help set up health For additional information see & safety management ESM0528 systems, procedures and

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policies within film and TV production.

HEALTH & SAFETY Holds relevant qualification or * Health & Safety Oversees advisory services SUPERVISOR accreditation is Health and Safety; or Supervisor and guidance to help set up Has control over execution of task. health & safety management Multiple and/or overlapping clients. systems, procedures and policies within film and TV production. COVID SUPERVISOR Holds relevant qualification or * Covid Supervisor Overall head of department accreditation is Health and Safety; or for all Covid-19 related Has control over execution of task. advisory services and Multiple and/or overlapping clients. guidance, testing, security and health and safety. Includes implementing and monitoring all Covid-19 health & safety management systems, procedures and policies within film and TV production. COVID MANAGER Holds relevant qualification or * Covid Manager Day to day manager for accreditation is Health and Safety; or implementation and Has control over execution of task. monitoring of Covid-19 health Multiple and/or overlapping clients. & safety management systems, procedures, policies and protocols, including ordering of equipment and management of wider Covid- 19 team.

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COVID UNIT MANAGER Where the contract requires the * Covid Unit Manager Responsible for the smooth individual to be responsible for running of the Covid-19 facilities specific facilities and equipment at the unit base.

COVID LOCATION Where the role includes preliminary * Covid Location Manager Responsible for and manages MANAGER planning, arranging accommodation, Covid-19 specific logistics, setting the stage and restoring the facilities and equipment at site to its original condition. This location site. should include providing a complete office service which may involve hiring staff and equipment. INTIMACY COORDINATOR Has control over execution of task. * Intimacy Coordinator Gives advice to the production Multiple and/or overlapping clients about intimate scenes and ensures the wellbeing of actors who participate in such scenes GROUND SAFETY * Specialist safety advice Provides advisory services and COORDINATOR for aerial filming. guidance to help set up health & safety management systems, procedures and policies within film and TV aerial production.

PUPPETEER See the guidance for puppeteers at * Puppeteer A person who manipulates an ESM 4121 inanimate object that might be shaped like a human, animal or mythical creature, or another object to create the illusion that the puppet is alive.

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SUPPLEMENTARY ACTING See guidance for actors at ESM 4121 Stand-in Stand-in Substitutes for the ROLES for technical purposes before filming such as lighting, and camera setup, dialogue rehearsals and reading off- lines, also used for animated characters in a live-action film

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