This page covers one of the National Occupation Categories (NOC) developed by Economic and Social Development Canada: 52119 - Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
“Workers in other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts coordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion picture productions, news broadcasts, theatre 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 theatre, stage and dance companies.” (NOC 2021)
This page focuses primarily on the co-ordinating occupations most relevant to social sciences education, however students may also be interested in the more technical roles also included in this category.
This category includes a variety of job titles that may not necessarily be reflected by the category title. For a full index of job titles, see the category entry on the ESDC site. Example job titles include:
The requirements listed for each occupational category will tend to vary across particular roles, job titles, and contexts.
The following typical requirements are listed on the ESDC’s 2021 entry for this occupational category:
When reviewing typical requirements, please remember:
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Here are a few other categories that might interest you:
Whereas Economic and Social Development Canada’s ‘occupational’ categories tend to focus more on the duties and functions that people play in specific roles, exploring careers by ‘sectors’ helps us to sort by employer type, industry, or general field of work. Here are just a few of the sectors that may be relevant to this category:
As you select your program of study and the courses you will take, you can chart a path towards success in this sector from any one of our social sciences departments and programs. Here are just a few examples of academic disciplines that have connections with this sector:
Anthropology allows students to develop cultural awareness, research skills, and storytelling techniques, making it valuable for careers in international media, documentary production, and creative direction.
Social Psychology examines audience behaviour, group dynamics, and media influence, helping professionals craft compelling content and engagement strategies in film and broadcasting.
Environment & Society explores human interactions with natural and built environments, supporting careers in documentary filmmaking, urban planning for cultural spaces, and sustainability-focused media.
Sociology analyzes cultural trends, social structures, and organizational behaviour, equipping students for roles in arts administration, media coordination, and audience research.
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