231435 Production Manager (Screen or Live Performance)

Role overview

Plans, organises, supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of screen or live performance productions, including managing the activities of crew, artists and technicians.

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.

Tasks

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of a film, television or live performance production
• Coordinates and manages rehearsal processes
• Liaises between performers, creative artists and the production team to support the director during rehearsals
• Coordinates bump-in and bump-out of costumes, sets, props and lighting
• Manages performers during the performance run
• Coordinates pre-show set up and manages the backstage, props and costumes
• Plans and schedules rehearsals and production activities and calls technical cues during a show
• Oversees and manages daily operations of the production team, staff and artists to ensure efficient flow of work through the facility
• Assists with setting up and maintaining the production and technical workflow processes internally and externally

Skill level guidance

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How to use this occupation page

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