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Film, Television, Radio and Media Careers

People working in the film, television, radio and media industry supply information, news and entertainment.
Actor
Actors entertain people by acting out a role using body movement and speech.
Broadcast Technician
Broadcast technicians maintain and repair radio and television broadcasting equipment and transmitters.
Cinema Projectionist
Cinema projectionists operate film projectors and sound equipment in movie theatres.
Composer
Composers create new music or rewrite existing music for bands, orchestras, singers, plays or films.
Director (Film/Television/Video)
Directors are responsible for interpreting a script or story, and telling the story on film, television or video. They often have the idea for the script or story.
Film Editor
Film editors tell a story by joining together film images, graphics and text, usually by following a script or working with directors or journalists.
Film/Television Camera Operator
Film/television camera operators film events or scenes for television, videos or movies.
Lighting Technician
Lighting technicians set up and operate lamps and other lighting equipment to provide light and special lighting effects in theatres, at events, and for film and television productions.
Make-up Artist
Make-up artists apply make-up to people to enhance or alter their appearance.
Producer (Film/Television/Video)
Producers choose or come up with an idea for a film or television programme, put together a team to create the film or television programme, and supervise the project.
Production Assistant (Film/Television/Video)
Production assistants help the production team organise the making of a film or television programme.
Production Designer/Art Director
Production designers are responsible for the overall look of a film, television programme or commercial. Art directors are responsible for the look of a film, television programme or commercial while it is being filmed.
Production Manager (Film/Television)
Film/television production managers help the producer and director in the making of a film or television programme, usually by taking care of the business and financial side of production. They also do much of the organisation before and after filming (called pre-production and post-production).
Radio Broadcaster
Radio broadcasters introduce music, and present or host programmes on the radio.
Radio Producer
Radio producers organise and manage the broadcast of pre-recorded and live radio shows.
Radio/Television Journalist
Radio and television journalists gather and present news, including information about current and historical events, things that have changed in the world and other topics of interest.
Record Producer
Record producers organise, direct and oversee the recording of music or sound that will be sold as compact discs and tapes.
Sound Operator (Radio/Film/Television)
Sound operators record sound onto tape or film for radio, film or television.
Tailor/Dressmaker
Tailors and dressmakers design, make, alter or repair clothing. They may specialise in certain types of garments.
Television Presenter
Television presenters introduce, present or host programmes on television.
Wardrobe Person
Wardrobe people make, arrange and care for costumes and accessories worn in television, theatre or film.

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