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Broadcaster: which types it suits

Media

The running order changes a minute before going live

A broadcaster plans and produces programmes and puts them out on screen and on air. Directors, writers, camera and lighting crews, sound, editors and presenters work as one team, and everything flows towards an absolute deadline: airtime. A studio recording only works when dozens of people are in sync, and live broadcasting calls for decisions by the second.

It suits people who love the energy of making something together with many others and who respond quickly when things don't go to plan. It's rewarding to know that a programme you worked on reaches a lot of people, and you meet new subjects and guests every time. For people who want a regular routine and time to focus alone, though, irregular shoot schedules and coordinating a large crew can be a lot.

The workplace's temperament

Scored 0–100 on the eight things that decide whether it fits a person.

A place where priorities change twice before lunch76
A place with clear ranks and sign-offs45
A place where you set your own hours and methods38
A place where most of the day is spent as a team82
A place where new ideas are the product62
A place where no small mistake slips through45
A place where looking after people is the job55
A place where next year looks a lot like this one35

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