5226 – Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

5226 – Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

Workers in other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts co-ordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion picture productions, news broadcasts, theater and stage productions, and other live or recorded productions. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies, concert promoters and theater, stage and dance companies.

Example titles

  • Costumier
  • Gaffer
  • Key grip
  • Lighting technician
  • Make-up artist – motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  • Program co-ordinator – broadcasting
  • Property master – broadcasting
  • Settings shop foreman/woman
  • Special effects technician
  • Stage manager
  • Stunt co-ordinator
  • Theater technician

Inclusions

  • Machinist-electrician
  • Stage electrician

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Floor managers

  • Co-ordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and television program taping.

Key grips

  • Supervise grips, gaffers and stagehands who rig, place, move and dismantle lights, sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.

Gaffers and lighting technicians

  • Set up, operate and make repairs to lights and other electrical equipment in studios and on sets and stages.

Stunt co-ordinators and special effects technicians

  • Design and co-ordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes.

Make-up artists

  • Apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other performers.

Costumiers

  • Study scripts to determine the necessary costumes and oversee the acquisition, fitting and maintenance of costumes.

Settings shop foremen

  • Assist in preparing the construction specifications for sets.

Property masters

  • Identify and list the necessary props and place them during rehearsals and performances.

Employment requirements

  • For most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, theater arts or a related field and several years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
  • Floor managers require a portfolio of work.
  • Make-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts may require a training program.
  • Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for make-up artists.
  • For gaffers, lighting technicians, key grips and other stage technicians, completion of a college program or other specialized training program in technical production for theater is required.
  • Membership in a related union may be required.

Additional information

  • There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.

Exclusions

  • Audio and video recording technicians (5225)
  • Broadcast technicians (5224)
  • Film and video camera operators (5222)
  • Lighting designers (in 5243 Theater, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers)
  • Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts (5227) Follow us

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