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51120.01 – Film, radio, television and video game producers

Film, radio, television and video game producers oversee the various stages and scheduling involved in the production of presentations, motion pictures, television shows and radio programs.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Television producer
  • Video game producer

Core competencies

  • Coordinating to oversee scheduling, resource allocation and team management so all elements of the film, radio, television or video production process align smoothly
  • Time Management to manage schedules, adapt priorities and balance planning, and timelines to meet creative goals, budgets and deadlines without compromising quality
  • Fluency of Ideas to quickly conceive creative concepts and solutions throughout the film, radio, television and video production process, by brainstorming effectively, and addressing challenges with fresh and effective solutions
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to communicate clearly and persuasively ideas related to projects, ensuring all stakeholders, such as directors, actors, crew members and clients, understand the direction and creative goals
  • Stress Tolerance to oversee scheduling, resource allocation and team management in production contexts characterized by unforeseen events and tight deadline
  • Knowledge in Business Management to plan and coordinate complex production schedules, allocate resources efficiently, manage budgets and lead diverse teams in the film, radio, television or video game industry

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize and control the various stages and scheduling involved in the production of presentations, motion pictures, television shows and radio programs; engage directors and other production personnel and supervise all technical personnel, and determine the treatment, scope and scheduling of production; maintain production archives, negotiate royalties, and may plan and control the budget pertaining to a particular production.

Additional information

  • Membership in a related guild or union may be required.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Announcers and other broadcasters (52114)
  • Audio and video recording technicians (52113)
  • Broadcast technicians (52112)
  • Film and video camera operators (52110)
  • Graphic arts technicians (52111)
  • Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (50011)
  • Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (53111)
  • Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)
  • Photographers (53110)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

51 – Professional occupations in art and culture

Sub-major group

511 – Professional occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5112 – Creative and performing artists

Unit group

51120 – Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

Occupational profile

51120.01 – Film, radio, television and video game producers

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