Creates video productions or commercials by filming, adding sound and editing in digital or analogue format.

Chooses an idea, script, book or play to turn into a video; chooses and hires the director for the project; arranges finance and prepares the project (pre-production); organises budget and production; chooses key creative staff with the director, including the main actors; supervises production; solves any production problems; supervises the film's distribution; plans the marketing of the finished film; liaises with foreign co-producers; makes videos for corporate clients; be involved with marketing the production company and shows; pursues projects for the company to work on.

• Works indoors in television and film studios and editing suites. May work outdoors at a variety of scene locations.
• Works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces when indoors. May be required to work in all weathers when outdoors depending on scene requirements.

• Sedentary physical demand levels.
• Likely to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time when writing and/or studying scripts, setting up scenes, filming and editing film.
• Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant feature of the job.
• Bending is not a significant feature of the job.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant feature of the job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant feature of the job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant feature of the job.
• Lifting, carrying and holding is not a significant feature of the job.
• Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using pens, telephones, microphones and when using a keyboard and mouse and editing equipment.
• Driving may be necessary to access a variety of locations if not solely based in a studio.
• Use of hand-held objects and equipment will be frequent and may include recording instruments, clipboards, writing implements and microphones.
• Mental skills necessary include creative, communication, research, planning and decision-making skills.

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.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.