Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts – NOC : 0512

Managers in this unit group 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.

ballet company director

book publishing manager

broadcasting manager

copyright manager – publishing

dance company director

editor-in-chief

manager, radio station

managing editor

opera company director

publishing manager

radio programming manager

station manager, broadcasting

television station manager

theatre company manager

video production company manager

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Managers in this unit group perform 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.

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.

Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations (5131)

Publishers (in 0016 Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities )

Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (0015)