ANZSCO 212318Updated 2026-01-29

Video Producer

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 105k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2020

Salary range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

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State distribution

40.2%

NSW

32.6%

VIC

12.6%

QLD

Education mix

47.5%

bachelor degree

14.2%

advanced diploma/ diploma

13.6%

year 12

Role overview

Video Producers create films, television programs, video productions or commercials by filming, adding sound and editing in digital or analogue format.

What you do

• Chooses an idea, script, book or play to turn into a video.
• Chooses and hires the director for the project.
• Arranges finance and prepares the project (pre-production).

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: bachelor degree (47.5%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Arranges finance and prepares the project (pre-production).
• Be involved with marketing the production company and shows.
• Chooses an idea, script, book or play to turn into a video.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2020

Annual median: AUD 105k

Range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k