Production Manager

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What you do: The range of the job.

Similar to the PA/BA role, but the job involves much more responsibility, especially in the area of money and budgets which is becoming increasingly important as budgets get tighter and broadcasters become more demanding. You also have responsibility for general administration and the management of staff, both creative and operational.
Anne Bamber BBC TV

Qualities: What you need to be able to do the job

Good financial skills and managerial qualities. A clear overview of the production process and understanding of the funding of Television.

Career path: How you start and where you can go with it.

PA or PC is the most normal route in, but sometimes accountants are appointed. A PM may go onto direct or produce but more usually would progress up the managerial path in a larger organisation, such as the BBC, or onto Company Director in a small production company.

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