52119 – Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
52119 – Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
Workers in other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts coordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion picture productions, news broadcasts, theatre and stage productions, and other live or recorded productions. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies, concert promoters and theatre, stage and dance companies.
Profile
Index of titles
Animal wrangler - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Broadcasting coordinator
Chief lighting technician
Chief stage electrician
Costume maker
Costume supervisor
Costumer
Costumer - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Costumes coordinator
Costumier
Exterior set manager
Exterior shooting director
Extra wrangler - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Film location manager
First grip
Floor director - broadcasting
Floor manager - broadcasting
Gaffer
Head grip
Head of wardrobe
Key dresser
Key grip
Light board operator
Lighting effects chief technician
Lighting technician
Location manager - motion pictures and broadcasting
Machinist-electrician
Make-up artist - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Make-up artist - special effects
Make-up artist and hairdresser - performing arts
Make-up artist and wig maker
Motion picture facilities supervisor
Music program planner
Optical effects coordinator
Presentation coordinator - broadcasting
Production coordinator - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Production coordinator - radiobroadcasting
Production coordinator - video games
Production coordinator - visual effects
Production technician - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Program coordinator - broadcasting
Programming manager
Properties custodian - stage productions or motion pictures
Property master - broadcasting
Property master - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Radio music program planner
Radio program planner
Remote broadcasting coordinator
Rigging gaffer
Script supervisor
Set electrician
Settings shop foreman/woman
Special effects technician
Sports program coordinator - broadcasting
Stage assistant director
Stage electrician
Stage manager
Stage technician
Staging supervisor
Studio administrator
Studio electrician
Studio manager
Studio manager - broadcasting
Stunt coordinator
Telecasting technician
Theatre technician
Unit manager - motion pictures and broadcasting
Wardrobe coordinator
Wardrobe master/mistress
Wardrobe supervisor
Wig hairdresser - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Floor managers
Coordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and television program tapings.
Key grips
Supervise grips, gaffers and stagehands who rig, place, move and dismantle lights, sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.
Gaffers and lighting technicians
Set up, operate and make repairs to lights and other electrical equipment in studios and on sets and stages.
Stunt co-ordinators and special effects technicians
Design and coordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes.
Make-up artists
Apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other performers.
Costumiers
Study scripts to determine the necessary costumes and oversee the acquisition, fitting and maintenance of costumes.
Settings shop foremen and property masters
Assist in preparing the construction specifications for sets
Identify and list the necessary props and place them during rehearsals and performances.
Employment requirements
For most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field and several years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
Floor managers require a portfolio of work.
Make-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts may require a training program.
Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for make-up artists.
For gaffers, lighting technicians, key grips and other stage technicians, completion of a college program or other specialized training program in technical production for theatre is required.
Membership in a related union may be required.
Additional information
There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.
Exclusions
Audio and video recording technicians (52113)
Broadcast technicians (52112)
Film and video camera operators (52110)
Lighting designer (in 53123 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers)
Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (53111)
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