Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

Overview

Managers in publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate operations within publishing firms, film, theatre and record production companies and broadcasting facilities. They are employed by radio and television stations, by newspaper, periodical and book publishing firms, and by film, theatre, record and video production companies.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Establish procedures and implement policies in newspaper and publishing firms, in film, theatre, record and video production companies, and in radio and television stations

  • Plan and maintain production schedules for publications, films, broadcasts, and theatre, record and video productions

  • Prepare and control budgets

  • Hire and supervise staff

  • Consult with government regulatory agencies to evaluate and review programs and policies, and to ensure conformance with regulations

  • Initiate or approve development of articles, books, films, broadcasts, musical recordings and theatre productions, and liaise with authors, composers, producers and directors.

Job titles

  • administrator of studio and broadcasting station
  • ballet company director
  • book publishing manager
  • broadcasting manager
  • broadcasting station manager
  • bureau chief - news agency

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2023 edition

Annual salary

Low

$42,192

Median

$75,082

High

$114,708

Job openings

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British Columbia

397

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • A university degree or college diploma in communications, broadcasting, journalism or other arts discipline is usually required.

  • Several years of experience within the publishing, film production, broadcasting or theatre industry are usually required.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Work Experience

Work experience required

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