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Film and TV Production Manager

A Film and TV Production Manager coordinates projects, manages teams, handles logistics, and ensures production schedules and quality standards are met.

How do I become a film and tv production manager

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Film and TV Production Manager generally earns $2,200 per week ($114,400 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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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

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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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Film and TV Production Manager careers

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.