OSCA 231434: Film and Video Editor
Makes and implements editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programs, video productions or commercials. This record sits in Media Directors and Designers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Makes and implements editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programs, video productions or commercials.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 23 Cultural and Social Professionals
- Minor group
- 231 Arts and Media Professionals
- Unit group
- 2314 Media Directors and Designers
Tasks
- Reviews and selects footage for editing based on the script or brief
- Assembles and edits footage to create a coherent and engaging story
- Collaborates with directors, producers and other team members to achieve the desired creative vision
- Adds visual effects, sound effects and music to enhance the overall production
- Adjusts and fine-tunes the timing, pacing and sequencing of scenes
- Maintains organised and accurate records of all edited materials
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
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Compare OSCA 231434 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code231434 Film and Video Editor | 231431 Artistic Director | 231432 Audio or Live Performance Director |
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| Official role definition | Makes and implements editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programs, video productions or commercials. | Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue. | Oversees and directs the creative aspects of audio or live performance productions including script selection, casting, rehearsals, and filming or recording. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 231434 do?
Film and Video Editor is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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