Other occupations in movies, broadcasting and performing arts

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- Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

coordinate and perform specific activities for movie, television, radio, theatre and other live or recorded productions.

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Full NOC Description

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.

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 coordinators 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.

Also Known As

costumier
gaffer
key grip
lighting technician
make-up artist - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

program coordinator - broadcasting

property master - broadcasting

settings shop foreman/woman

special effects technician

stage manager

stunt coordinator

theatre technician

Requirements

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.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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64.3%

Female

35.7%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

20.9%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

25.6%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

53.5%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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23.8%

Health care and social assistance

11.9%

Professional, scientific and technical services

11.9%

Public administration

52.4%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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14.30%

Northeast

23.80%

Southeast

21.40%

Southwest

38.10%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

$56,000

Southeast

$68,000

Southwest

$92,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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