5226-NOC

Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

(NOC 0512)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$75,499
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
940

Career Overview

Managers in this unit group:

  • Plan, organize and direct operations within publishing firms, film, theatre and record production companies and broadcasting facilities
  • Work for radio and television stations, newspapers, periodical and book publishing firms, and by film, theatre, record and video production companies

Duties

Managers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Establish procedures and put into use policies in newspaper and publishing firms, in film, theatre, record and video production companies, and in radio and television stations
  • Plan and maintain production schedules for publications, films, broadcasts, and theatre, record and video productions
  • Prepare and control budgets
  • Hire and supervise staff
  • Consult with government regulatory agencies to evaluate and review programs and policies to ensure conformance to regulations
  • Initiate or approve development of articles, books, films, broadcasts, musical recordings and theatre productions, and communicate with authors, composers, producers and directors

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$75,499

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$65.52/hr
Median$36.20/hr
Low$19.67/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,100

% Employed Full Time

55%
Source: 2016 Census

Work in this field is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Administrator, studio & broadcasting
Bureau chief - news agency
Director, ballet / opera / theatre
Director, programming - TV / radio
Editor, managing - newspaper / periodical
Editorial chief
Editor-in-chief
Executive producer - video games
Executive producer - visual effects
Manager, broadcasting / news
Manager, copyright / permissions
Manager, operations

Education, Training and Skills

  • A university degree or college diploma in communications, broadcasting, journalism or other arts discipline is usually required.
  • Several years of experience within the publishing, film production, broadcasting or theatre industry are usually required.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Drama/Theatre Arts Related
  • Publishing
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

74%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

74%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

73%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

72%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

69%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

69%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

68%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

66%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

65%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

63%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,100
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 30 2.7%
Kootenay 40 2.2%
Mainland/Southwest 920 70.7%
North Coast and Nechako N/A N/A
Northeast 40 1.3%
Thompson-Okanagan 120 9.3%
Vancouver Island/Coast 170 13.8%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

940
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 0 2.3%
Mainland/Southwest 680 1.8%
North Coast and Nechako N/A N/A
Northeast 10 2.3%
Thompson-Okanagan 100 1.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 100 0.6%
N/A: Data is not available for this region.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Information, Culture and Recreation57,300
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Manufacturing49,200
Retail Trade115,500
Finance, insurance and real estate50,900
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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