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NOC Sub Group

5131.1 Film, Radio and Television Producers

Film, radio and television producers oversee and control technical and artistic aspects of film, radio and television productions, respectively.



filmmaker

multimedia audio producer

producer

producer-director

radio producer

television producer







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IDS



118



VCHBLS
202301



L1



6+, 7+, R



Main Characteristics



Occupations in this group are characterized by the following aptitudes, interests and worker functions as they relate to main duties:

  • General learning ability and spatial perception to plan, organize and oversee the technical and artistic aspects of the production of presentations, motion pictures, television shows and radio programs
  • Verbal ability to engage directors, staff and other production personnel, and supervise all technical personnel, to review scripts, and oversee meetings to resolve production problems
  • Innovative interest in determining scope, treatment and scheduling of productions, and in adapting scripts and programs to reach specific audiences
  • Directive interest in co-ordinating all elements of productions to ensure that quality is maintained; in controlling all stages of productions to ensure deadlines are met; and in approving productions before release; may direct productions
  • Social interest in negotiating with administrators, investors, contractors, directors and staff to develop business management policies and to finance productions; and in negotiating royalties




Vision
2Near vision

Colour Discrimination
0Not relevant

Hearing
2Verbal interaction

Body Position
3Sitting, standing, walking

Limb Co-ordination
0Not relevant

Strength
1Limited




Location
L1Regulated inside climate



Education/Training
6+, 7+, R

  • Producers, usually require a university degree or college diploma in the performing arts, broadcasting, journalism, business administration, theatre production or film studies
    and
    experience in a technical or production occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or theatre.
  • Demonstrated creative ability is required for all occupations in this group.
  • Membership in a related guild or union may be required.



Broadcast departments in advertising companies
Film production companies
Production studios
Radio stations
Self-employment
Sound recording studios
Television stations



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