Attachment 2- Studio Supplemental Labor Categories and Performance Requirements 9.04.2025.pdf

Labor Category Requirements

Required services may include many types of professional services depending on the scope and complexity of the individual task. Specific labor category requirements will be determined by the CMS Producer based on the scope and complexity of work required.

These labor categories and levels of expertise will be identified in the request forwarded to the contractor by the CMS Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Labor categories may include, but are not limited to, the following types of professionals:

Producer Level 1. The Producer is responsible for planning and coordination of video production for live, taped, or edited video productions. He or she works with CMS planning team to assess needs and make recommendations as to the best and most effective way to achieve objectives using the video medium. Obtains needed releases, performs research and supervises post-production activities. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an associate producer or production assistant. Must understand all elements of production and some writing skills.

Producer Level 2. The Producer is responsible for producing live distance learning and information broadcasts; producing taped educational, instructional, and dramatic scripted shows; planning and coordinating all types of broadcast events and video production projects; and working with CMS to assess needs, make recommendations as to the best and most effective way to achieve objectives using the medium. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a producer. Must understand all elements of production and excellent writing skills.

Videographer. The Videographer operates an ENG/EFP camera during a field shoot. He or she must be able to set up and operate a high-definition or 4K broadcast quality field ENG/EFP camera (such as Sony, Panasonic or equivalent), compose a shot, light a scene, create dynamic camera movement, and videotape interviews, demonstrations, and b-roll.

He or she must have at least 5 years of experience as an ENG camera operator. He or she must be able to work as part of an ENG team, typically consisting of a producer, an audio engineer, and the ENG/EFP videographer.

Audio Engineer. The Audio Engineer is responsible for acquiring all audio necessary for video production in field locations. The task includes using a field microphone mixer and operating shotgun, boom, hardwire, and/or wireless lavaliere microphones. The field audio engineer is responsible for ensuring that a quality audio signal is provided to the camera or other recording device.

Teleprompter Operator. The Teleprompter Operator controls the text that is fed through camera- or floor-mounted teleprompters. The Teleprompter Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of the teleprompting equipment, for loading and making needed text changes to the teleprompted script and for operating the teleprompter.

Makeup Artist. The Makeup Artist applies makeup to professional talent and panelists for proper television appearance. The makeup artist provides necessary makeup and associated supplies. The artist should have additional training, skills, and experience, as he or she may also be asked to style hair, provide wardrobe services, and/or create special makeup effects such as wounds or scars.

Video Director. The Director directs live broadcasts and other studio productions. He or she is responsible for all aspects of the production and for supervising and coordinating the efforts of all members of the production crew. The Director must be highly skilled in directing and managing complex, live, scripted productions that have multiple guests, roll-ins, and live call-ins. He or she must be able to “call a show” and supervise the technical director, graphic artist, audio engineer, broadcast engineer, floor director, teleprompter operator, and multiple camera operators. In addition, the Director shall oversee communicating and coordinating with CMS, transmission operations staff and CMS Studio Manager before and during broadcast events.

Video Editor. The video editor shall have at least 10 years’ experience as a video editor, as well as extensive experience in media management and in maintenance of non-linear editing systems and software. The Level 3 Editor also shall be capable of handling closed captioning files.