Film and Television Production Managers
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STARTING PAY£30,000 - £38,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Film and Television Production Managers
Film and Television Production Managers organize everything that goes into making a film or TV show. They plan schedules, manage money, coordinate the crew, and solve problems so that filming happens on time and on budget.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Production ManagerAssist senior production managers with scheduling and budgeting, gaining hands-on experience in the production process.£30,000 - £38,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Production ManagerTake on more responsibility in managing budgets and schedules, leading a team of junior staff.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Production ManagerOversee large-scale productions, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and mentor junior staff.£70,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Production ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Theatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Game Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,500 median
🎓Fashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓Music, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
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Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · DegreeProduction ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · DegreeTheatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · DegreeGame Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · DegreeFashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · DegreeMusic, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · Degree