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Video Producer

ANZSCO 212318

Employed

1,900

Part-time share

30%

Female share

27%

Median age

36 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Video Producers create films, television programs, video productions or commercials by filming, adding sound and editing in digital or analogue format.

What they typically do

  • 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.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
40.2%
VIC
32.6%
QLD
12.6%
WA
5.3%
SA
5%
ACT
2.4%
TAS
0.8%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Video Producer.