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Film and Television Producer's Assistant
Production Assistant - Film & TelevisionProducer (Film and Television) )



Duties and Tasks
Specialisations
Quick Facts
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Assisting the producer during a news broadcast
Assisting the producer during a news broadcast

Film and television producers' assistants provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and/or broadcasting of artistic performances. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Film and television producers' assistants may perform the following tasks:

  • provide clerical assistance, compile details of program requirements and arrange artists' rehearsal times
  • assist with the preparation of music, written material and photography to be included in the production of the program
  • advise studio floor personnel of camera cues
  • keep records of filmed sequences for visual and narrative flow.

Specialisations

Film and Television Producer

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Learning Area English  
Performing Arts  
Work Demand Including good vision for detail  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Art, Design, Music and Entertainment  
Work Interest Creative or Artistic  
Organising or Clerical  
Skill Level Skilled Non-trade Jobs  
Quick Facts

Personal Requirements

  • organisational and administrative skills
  • attention to detail
  • an interest in film and/or television
  • able to work as part of a team.

Related Industries

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Activities
Broadcasting (except Internet)

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Artistic Directors, Media Producers & Presenters

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Media Equipment Operators (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Arts/Culture and Heritage for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Film and Television Camera Operator
Film and Television Editor
Film and Television Lighting Operator
Film, Stage and Television Director
Production Crew Member
Set Production Worker

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Innovation and Business Skills Australia
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (ACT)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (NSW)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (QLD)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (SA/NT)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (TAS)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (VIC)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (WA)
South Australian Film Corporation

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Timing the length of news segments
Timing the length of news segments