Best Boy
What you do: The range of the job.
You may have been wondering about this one! A term used in the film world, for the main assistant to the lighting electrician or Gaffer. See Electrician, Sparks
Qualities: What you need to be able to do the job
Qualified and experienced electrician, with plenty of film location or theatre experience as a junior. Knowledge of safety requirements.
Career path: How you start and where you can go with it.
Start as a runner or junior electrician and work you way up through the ranks by getting on with people and doing a good job.
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