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A Video Production Manager organises the creation of media content for television, film or online productions. You’ll coordinate filming schedules and ensure all areas of production are available, including performers, hair and make up, wardrobe and technical crews. Video Production Managers may also be involved in post production work such as editing or adding special effects.
Video Production Managers should have strong technical abilities and be able to solve production problems as they arise. You’ll need to communicate well and display strong leadership skills. Video Production Managers should be creative and able to come up with ideas quickly. It’s important that you are organised and can follow production briefs and schedules.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Video Production Manager.
Possible job outcomes:
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 Video 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.
The number of people working in this industry has remained stable over the last five years. There are currently 7,000 people employed in media production in Australia and many of them specialise as a Video Production Manager. Video Production Managers may find work in all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Video 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
Filmmaker
Gaffer
Grip
Lighting Designer
Lighting Technician
Production Assistant
Production Designer
Set Designer
Sports Broadcaster
Stage Manager
Stage Technician
$1,050 weekly pay
Studio Executive
Television Producer
Theatre Technician
Videographer
Visual Technician
Broadcast Engineer
$1,500 weekly pay
Broadcast Production Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Broadcaster
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
$1,888 weekly pay
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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