Understanding roles: Owner, Editor, Producer, Operator, Viewer
What each workspace role can do, the full permission matrix, and how Owners change roles.
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Every workspace member has a role that controls what they can see and do.
Role descriptions
| Role | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Full access to everything: billing, settings, members, and all content | Workspace administrators, company leads |
| Editor | Create and edit graphics, integrations, control panels, and shows. Can invite members. | Graphic designers, technical directors |
| Producer | Create and manage shows and rundowns. Can view but not edit graphics. | Show producers, content planners |
| Operator | Use the Control Client during live shows. Read-only on graphics and rundowns. | Live operators, switchers |
| Viewer | Read-only access to everything. Cannot make any changes. | Stakeholders, clients, reviewers |
Permission matrix
| Action | Owner | Editor | Producer | Operator | Viewer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View graphics & shows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Control Client | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Create/edit shows & rundowns | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Create/edit graphics | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Manage integrations | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Invite members | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Company Settings | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Billing & plans | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Changing roles
Owners can change any member's role from Settings > Users. Click on a member and select a new role from the dropdown.
Watch out
There must always be at least one Owner in every workspace. You cannot demote yourself if you're the last Owner.