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Video Production Manager

A Video Production Manager oversees media content creation, coordinates filming, manages production teams, and ensures schedules are met.

How do I become a video production manager

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

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Video Production Manager generally earns $2,190 per week ($113,880 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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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

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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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Video Production Manager careers

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.