Film and TV Production Manager

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a film and tv production manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Video Production)

Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
+ 70 more
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BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Online
12 months
$4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager
Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management (Change)

Online
12 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management)

Blended
12 months
$17,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Film and Television)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $6,224
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Film and Television)

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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