What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Floor Moderator position at LandVerse?
The moderator is the on-camera presence who guides the session from inside the circle. You read the prompts, manage the transitions between rounds, and facilitate debate. You are not a host in the traditional sense—you are a referee. Your job is to create the conditions for authentic, high-stakes conversation without taking sides or becoming the center of attention.
On-Set Responsibilities
- Read each debate prompt clearly and with authority, setting the tone for each round.
- Manage the physical movement: instruct participants when to step forward or back, and ensure the process is clear and orderly.
- Open the floor for debate after each movement, choosing who speaks first when multiple people want in.
- Keep debates productive and on-topic without suppressing genuine conflict or emotional honesty.
- Redirect when conversations become circular, and know when to let a tense exchange play out.
- Transition smoothly between rounds, maintaining energy and momentum across a long shoot day.
- Coordinate with the director (via earpiece or visual cues) on pacing and when to move on.
Ideal Moderator Candidate
- On-camera presence: composed, authoritative, and warm without being the center of attention.
- Experience moderating live discussions, panels, or debate formats (formal or digital).
- Ability to manage strong personalities with opposing views in a high-energy environment.
- Quick on your feet—you can read a room, sense when a moment is building, and know when to intervene or step back.
- Comfortable with provocative topics about money, class, and success without showing personal bias.
- Bonus: familiarity with Jubilee, Intelligence Squared, VICE, or similar formats.
HOW TO APPLY
1 Your resume or CV.
2 A link to your reel or relevant work samples (directing reel for Director; on-camera moderation or hosting clips for Moderator).
3 A short written statement (200 words max) answering this question: “Two participants become visibly angry at each other on set. One starts making personal attacks. What do you do?”
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $150.00 - $200.00 per day
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150 - $200