Attachment 2 Studio Supplemental Labor Categories and Performance Requirements 9.11.2025.pdf

9.11.2025

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:

Project Manager. The project manager, or 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.

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.

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.

Camera Operator. The Camera operator, or 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.

Editor. The Editor shall be capable of basic operation editor software. He or she shall digitize media, create sequences, mix multiple tracks of video and audio, and output to .mp4 files. Editing shall be performed offsite using contractor equipment and facilities.