Media Professionals (ANZSCO 212) are individuals who play a crucial role in directing and producing various forms of media, including film, television, radio, and stage productions. They are also responsible for presenting programs on radio and television, writing and editing literary works and scripts, as well as researching, writing, and editing news reports, articles, and material for advertising.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this minor group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some cases, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. However, additional on-the-job training and/or relevant experience may be required alongside the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost, and timing specifications.
• Studying scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting, and assessing staging, production, and technical requirements.
• Preparing and presenting news, sports, and other information, conducting interviews, and introducing music, guests, and special events on radio and television.
• Writing literary works for publication and scripts for film, television, radio, and stage productions.
• Gathering facts about newsworthy events and writing news reports, commentaries, and feature stories for presentation in print and electronic media.
• Reviewing written material to ensure consistency in style, grammar, and content, as well as the coherence of the story.

Subcategories:

Media Professionals can be further classified into the following subcategories:

• 2121 Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters
• 2122 Authors, and Book and Script Editors
• 2123 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors
• 2124 Journalists and Other Writers

These subcategories highlight the diverse roles and responsibilities within the field of Media Professionals, each requiring specific skills and expertise.