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A Film and TV Production Manager coordinates the creation of television programs, movies and other specialist productions. You’ll organise performers and production crews and ensure all necessary equipment is available. Film and TV Production Managers oversee filming and recording and are also involved in post-production processes including editing and marketing.
Film and TV Production Managers should be creative and able to come up with unique ideas quickly. You’ll need to be a good problem solver and able to work well in a team environment. Film and TV Production Managers should be organised and able to stick to a production schedule. You should have good leadership skills and be able to communicate clearly.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Film and TV Production Manager.
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Become a film, radio or TV production manager with the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management). This exciting qualification will teach you how to plan, schedule, shoot, and produce professional-level films and programs. The course begins with an introduction to the creative media industries in Australia, and you’ll gain a solid grounding in creative practice and team leadership. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to be hands-on in media production: coordinating media production services and resources, undertaking project work, managing media assets, editing complex media productions, overseeing post production, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, media production competencies, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Film and TV Production Manager generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 7,000 people working in media production in Australia and many of them specialise as a Film and TV Production Manager. Film and TV Production Managers may find work in all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Film and TV Production Manager, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management). This course will give you the skills to plan, schedule and produce media with subjects including coordinating media production services and resources, undertaking project work, managing media assets, editing complex media productions and overseeing post production.
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Here are some potential career pathways within film, tv and production. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Film, TV and Production
Props Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Wardrobe Assistant
Assistant Editor
$1,150 weekly pay
Audio Visual Technician
Broadcast Technician
Camera Assistant
Cinematographer
$1,250 weekly pay
Digital Content Creator
Digital Producer
Foreign Correspondent
Gaffer
Grip
Lighting Designer
Lighting Technician
Production Assistant
Stage Manager
Stage Technician
$1,050 weekly pay
Studio Executive
Television Producer
Theatre Technician
Videographer
Visual Technician
Broadcast Production Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Broadcaster
$1,500 weekly pay
Casting Agent
$1,888 weekly pay
Content Creator
$1,400 weekly pay
Director of Photography
Film and TV Production Manager
Film Director
Film Editor
Film Producer
Podcaster
$1,340 weekly pay
Radio Broadcaster
Radio Producer
Screenplay Writer
$1,300 weekly pay
Sound Engineer
Theatre Director
Video Producer
$2,212 weekly pay
Video Production Manager
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