Explore career options in film and screen media
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles your studies in film and screen media may land you.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Opportunities
A Griffith film and screen media degree equips graduates with professional-level technical skills in direction, producing, camera, sound, lighting, editing, digital composing, scriptwriting and research. Graduates emerge with the ability to apply these competencies within cultural and industry frameworks.
Graduates can explore a range of career options within the film, television, corporate, cultural, events and digital media industries. Mediums for storytelling are wide and varied. The rise of online streaming media and new technologies (VR and 360° video) presents opportunities for skilled professionals to generate innovative content and productions. In addition to traditional destinations in the film and broadcasting industries, opportunities exist in the corporate sector (corporate videos, advertising, marketing), music industry, streaming services, festival and cultural events, film preservation, curating and archiving, multimedia authoring and digital design organisations.
Many professionals in the field hold ‘portfolio careers’, collaborating on multiple projects over time. An entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset and networking skills are key to success in this type of career.
Career fields
- Film and TV production
- Video production (corporate or non-profit sector)
- Marketing/advertising
- Education
- Streaming media
- Festivals and events
- Music industry
- Virtual and augmented reality
- Arts and leisure funding bodies
- Archives and film preservation
Employment roles
- Film director/producer
- Cinematographer/camera operator
- Screenwriter
- Production assistant
- Film/video editor
- Technical supervisor
- Director of TV programming
- Floor runner
- Locations manager
- Production designer (theatre, film, television)
- Gaffer
- Sound designer/mixer
- Script supervisor
- Art director
Freelancing
Financial management and networking are important aspects of freelancing.
If you are considering freelancing, you may benefit from the services and advice of these organisations:
Occupation snapshot
Employed
16,400
Annual growth
500
Weekly earnings
$1,862
Part-time share
15%
This data is based on the occupation profile for film, television, radio and stage directors, retrieved from the Government's website August 2024.
Your employability
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Vacancies
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
Notable alumnus: Kylie Washington
As General Manager & Creative Director for BBC Studios Productions 色情网站, Kylie has developed, sold and produced over 600 hours of TV in just the last five years. For the last 26 years, she has been traversing the wonderful world of TV. Kylie champions the careers of many, has built an inclusive team and is a regular judge on many awards programs.
Job application resources
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Approach potential employers
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
- clarifying your specific career direction
- enhancing your professional network
- increasing your chances of being offered a job.
Industry outlook
The website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The website has up-to-date information on graduate salaries, especially the Graduate Outlook Survey (GOS) National Report, which contains undergraduate salary figures.
More detailed information is available at the portal.
Professional associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. Such associations hold regular professional development and networking events.
Relevant associations include:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
Mentoring
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
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Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Career planning
Our website has an array of career planning resources you can explore at any stage of your student journey.
Career Readiness
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
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Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.