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Media Producer (Excluding Video)

212112 · Sedentary

Description

Plans, administers and reviews activities concerned with publishing, or the production of films, television or radio programmes, theatre, music, festivals or other artistic activities.

Typical work tasks

  • Controls the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time.
  • Directs the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans.

Typical work environment

  • Works indoors in music, film or radio studios or in performance venues such as theatres or concert halls. May work outdoors at open-air theatres or outdoor stages.
  • May work in all weather conditions but typically works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces when indoors.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary physical demand levels.
  • Likely to stand, sit and walk about when directing or observing productions.
  • May sit for prolonged periods in offices when working out schedules for rehearsals and use of equipment.
  • Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Bending is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Squatting, crouching and kneeling is unlikely to be required.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Lifting, carrying and holding is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools including pens, telephones and calculators and using a keyboard and mouse.
  • Driving may be necessary but is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Use of hand-held objects and equipment will be frequent and may include scripts, clipboards, writing instrument and microphones.
  • Mental skills necessary include creative, communication, research, planning and decision-making skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Media Producer (excl video): Skill Level 1 qual path; no licence gate. Proposal sound.

Entry Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.