Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters play a crucial role in the arts and media industry in Australia. They are responsible for planning, administering, and reviewing activities related to producing artistic media. Additionally, they determine artistic policies for performing arts organizations, prepare and present news, sports, and other information, and conduct interviews and introduce music, performances, and special events on radio and television.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group require a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Artistic Directors and Media Producers (excluding Video) also require relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Radio and Television Presenters require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest, which may be considered in place of formal qualifications and experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost, and timing specifications.
• Formulating and developing organizations' artistic policies and selecting and planning their artistic programs.
• Hiring and managing artistic staff.
• Controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios, editing equipment, stage and film equipment, and rehearsal time.
• Directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies, and plans.
• Introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests, and celebrities.
• Preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements, and providing commentary for sports and other events.
• Presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters.
• Researching, investigating, and compiling stories and programs.

Occupations:

• 212111 Artistic Director
• 212112 Media Producer (excluding Video)
• 212113 Radio Presenter
• 212114 Television Presenter

Artistic Director (212111)

An Artistic Director is responsible for determining and overseeing the implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organization, such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival, or venue.

Skill Level: 1

Media Producer (excluding Video) (212112)

A Media Producer plans, administers, and reviews activities concerned with publishing or the production of films, television or radio programs, theatre, music, festivals, or other artistic activities.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations: Executive Producer, Film Producer, Stage Producer, Television Producer

Radio Presenter (212113)

Alternative Title: Radio Announcer

A Radio Presenter prepares and presents news, sports, or other information, conducts interviews, and introduces music, performances, and special events on radio. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest, which may be considered in place of formal qualifications and experience.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations: Disc Jockey (Radio), Talkback Host, Tourism Radio Presenter

Television Presenter (212114)

A Television Presenter prepares and presents news, sports, or other information, conducts interviews, and introduces music, performances, and special events on television. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest, which may be considered in place of formal qualifications and experience.

Skill Level: 1