50011

Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Art, culture, recreation & sport

5 › 50 › 500 › 5001

Definition

Managers in publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate operations within publishing firms, film, theatre and record production companies and broadcasting facilities. They are employed by radio and television stations, by newspaper, periodical and book publishing firms, and by film, theatre, record and video production companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Establish procedures and implement policies in newspaper and publishing firms, in film, theatre, record and video production companies, and in radio and television stations
Plan and maintain production schedules for publications, films, broadcasts, and theatre, record and video productions
Prepare and control budgets
Hire and supervise staff
Consult with government regulatory agencies to evaluate and review programs and policies, and to ensure conformance with regulations
Initiate or approve development of articles, books, films, broadcasts, musical recordings and theatre productions, and liaise with authors, composers, producers and directors.

Example job titles

•ballet company director
•book publishing manager
•broadcasting manager
•broadcasting station manager
•copyright manager - publishing
•dance company director
•editor-in-chief
•managing editor

Overview

NOC 50011 (Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts) is classified as a TEER 0 management occupation under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Professionals in this category are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations of publishing firms, radio and television broadcasting stations, film and record production companies, and performing arts organizations like theatre, dance, and music companies. Their duties often involve establishing administrative policies, managing production budgets, negotiating contracts, and overseeing creative and technical personnel.

To qualify for employment under NOC 50011, candidates typically require a university degree or college diploma in communications, performing arts, business administration, or a related discipline, paired with several years of progressive industry experience. Because this is a TEER 0 management occupation, eligible candidates can leverage immigration pathways such as the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and other skilled migration streams.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute official legal or immigration advice. For formal guidance, consult IRCC regulations or a regulated Canadian immigration professional.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.