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Broadcast Production Manager

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A Broadcast Production Manager coordinates schedules, staff, and equipment for TV and radio shows, resolving issues swiftly while ensuring smooth broadcasts.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • WA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a broadcast production manager

Get qualified to work as a broadcast production manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Broadcast Production Manager generally earns $2,220 per week ($115,440 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.

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There has been stable employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 7,000 people working in media production in Australia and many of them specialise as a Broadcast Production Manager. Broadcast Production Managers may find work in all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management) is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Broadcast Production Manager. 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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Broadcast Production Manager careers

A Broadcast Production Manager oversees the development of television and radio programs, as well as special broadcast events. You’ll organise production schedules and ensure staff and equipment are ready when required. Broadcast Production Managers ensure running sheets are followed and deal with any problems that arise during broadcasts.

Broadcast Production Managers must be able to work quickly and deal with problem issues as they arise. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. Broadcast Production Managers should have strong leadership skills and enjoy working as part of a team. It’s important you can communicate well and liaise with people from a range of backgrounds.