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The director plans productions, ensures that the broadcast team follows script, checks camera angles before shooting, clues part of production, and praises and constructively critiques others. They also ensure that production is broadcast when scheduled, communicate with the principal about the question of the week, and assist sponsor with editing.
The camera operator is responsible for proper care of equipment, prepares camera, has opening shot ready, and follows broadcast according to script. They also prepare photo essay on current topics of interest of MMS students and assist sponsor with editing.
The news anchor seeks and writes news stories of interest to MMS students, types broadcast scripts onto teleprompter, and presents news on camera.
The host of the Seagull Report writes and presents news story on the class of the week. They also seek guests to interview on topics of interest to MMS students and prepare and present "The Question of the Week".
Another job is the meteorologist. The meteorologist stays aware of the local weather and plans and uses creative ways to present the weather by using props, costumes, maps, etc. The meteorologist also shares forecasted weather for the week on camera and presents weather facts and/or may answer weather questions from viewers.
On the WMMS Broadcast, there are two shows: WMMS Channel 88 News and The Seagull Report. On WMMS Channel 88 News, there are usually two news anchors. They tell the events that are going on through-out the school. Also the meteorologist tells the weather in a fun way.
The second show, The Seagull Report, shows the class of the week. Each class of the week shows what they have been doing in class or they tell about recent holiday or events. They also say the pledge for that week and may pick up trash in our playground, if needed.
Also, on The Seagull Report, they say the Question of the Week. The Question of the Week is usually a math-related question. Kids send in their answer to the broadcast studio where the host of the Seagull Report randomly selects the answer and that person, if right, will win a prize.
Each week, the Broadcast Team works on the program during the last hour of the day 2-3 days a week. They prepare, produce, and then edit the show. Students work very hard each week to make the show a success!
Written by Lauren Wethern