Explore career options in film and screen media production
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles your studies in film and screen media production, 3D art and environment, post-production or virtual production and VFX may land you. You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities
Opportunities
This hands-on, production-focused degree equips you to thrive in the constantly evolving field of screen media. Graduates from this degree are sought after for their combination of deep knowledge of film history and practice and the advanced technical skills needed to become innovative content creators in all realms of the screen industry. You will be well-positioned for a career making in-demand content for film, television, streaming media and games
Career fields
- Film and video production
- Visual effects production
- Creative media production
- Marketing and advertising
- Film and arts festivals
- Digital content creation
- Live event production
- Web and interactive media design
Employment roles
- Film and television producer
- Film publicist
- Film and video editor
- Film director
- Content creator
- Production manager
- Production supervisor/line producer
- Freelance content producer
- Motion graphics designer
- Post production specialist
- Motion graphics artist
- Live event producer
- Story consultant/script supervisor
- Music producer/director
- Media and communications trainer
- VFX artist
- Sound recordist/designer
Occupation snapshot
Employed
3,300
Future demand
Moderate
Weekly earnings
$1,102
Part-time share
33%
This data is based on the occupation profile for film and video editors, retrieved from the Government's Jobs and Skills Australia website and YourCareer website October 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:
- CareerHub
- Prosple (formerly Grad Australia)
- GradConnection
- Australian Public Service Jobs
- Brisbane City Council vacancies
- Australian Local Government Directory
- Queensland Government jobs
- Queensland Government Graduate Portal
- Seek
- Grapevine Jobs
- Arts Hub
- Animation and VFX Jobs
- Jooble
Notable alumnus: Dean Gibson
Dean Gibson's fascination with National Geographic inspired him to pursue a degree in Digital Media Production at Griffith University. As a proud Guugu Yumithirr filmmaker with over 20 years of experience, his career highlights include the multi-award-winning Incarceration Nation, which explores the resilience of First Nations people in the justice system. The program earned a Logie Award for outstanding documentary production and was a finalist for the 2022 Walkley Awards. Dean's goal is to continue telling Indigenous stories on screen and to eventually produce a feature film.
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 Your Career 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 My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 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 Labour Market Insights 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 include:
- Australian Screen Editors
- Australia New Zealand Screen Association
- Visual Effects Society
- Australian Directors Guild
- Australian Guild of Screen Composers
- Australian Interactive Media Industry Association
- Australian Production Design Guild
- Australian Screen Sound Guild
- Colorist Society International
- Screen Producers Association of Australia
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.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to promoting decent work and economic growth, advancing the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption and production, and advocating for peace, justice, and resilient institutional frameworks.
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.