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Here are the roles for tomorrow. I will draw up a provisional runnning order for conference tomorrow, which is at 9am.
I know I've been banging on and on about it, but please come to conference with ideas for local stories, even if they're just spin-offs of national stories. Also, please bring in any cameras/equipment you already have out, so there will definitely be enough.
Presenter - Kat
Reporters – Alan, Nick, James, Rob, Becci, Beckah, Alex, Lucy
Headline writer/assistant editor - Kelsey
Playback operator/studio producer - Jaak
Visual mixer operator/assistant reporter - Mylo
Audio mixer operator/assistant reporter - Zehra
Autocue operator/assistant reporter - Stuart
Finally, for all those whose roles involve appearing on camera - the presenter and reporters, basically - please remember to dress appropriately. See you tomorrow!
