ANZSCO 212314Updated 2026-01-29

Film and Video Editor

National shortage level: Strong

ANZSCO 212314OSCA 231434

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 105k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2020

Salary range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

46.5%

NSW

25.9%

VIC

14.7%

QLD

Education mix

46.7%

bachelor degree

16.6%

year 12

14.9%

advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Film and Video Editors make and implement editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programs, video productions or commercials.

What you do

• Views film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot.
• Plans and organises the preparation and presentation of programmes.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: bachelor degree (46.7%)

Recent job ads

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Tasks

• Plans and organises the preparation and presentation of programmes.
• Views film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2020

Annual median: AUD 105k

Range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k