Overview
Evaluates manuscripts of books or scripts to determine suitability for publication or production, and edits and supervises material in preparation for publication or for production on film, television, radio or stage.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks
- creating and developing ideas and themes for written works, such as novels, plays, musicals, screen productions, educational texts, information texts and multimedia products
- researching subject matter through original and secondary materials, interviews and other media
- planning, organising and writing material
- reviewing and evaluating manuscripts of novels, biographies, short stories, poems, educational texts and other books, and ensuring coherence of style and development of theme, plot and characterisation
- advising publishers about potential of works for publication and conditions of publication contract
- negotiating publication details such as royalties, publication dates and numbers of copies to be printed
- reviewing and assessing stories and other material for film, television, radio and stage productions
- directing the preparation of scripts to be read by announcers to introduce and connect parts of musicals, news, sports and special events programs
Specialisations
- Script Coordinator
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
17 courses found.
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CUA50125: Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
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80402ACT: Advanced Diploma of Communication and New Media
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51545: Diploma of Mass Communication
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51139: Certificate III in Media
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50937: Diploma of Mass Communication
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50647: Certificate III in Media Fundamentals
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50265: Advanced Diploma of Film and Television
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20109TPWA: Diploma of Film And Television
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14263ACT: Diploma of Communicaton and Media (Technical Communication)
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14262ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Editing)
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14261ACT: Diploma of Communications and Media (Administrative Communication)
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14260ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Journalism)
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14259ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Media/Multimedia)
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14258ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Event Management)
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14257ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media (Public Relations)
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12771ACT: Diploma of Communication and Media
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12633WA: Certificate IV in Film And Television
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