On television, on the radio, on YouTube, on Twitch, at an audiovisual production company, or in casting agencies, there are many career opportunities in audiovisual production and film. Discover some of the careers that will let you make a living in the world you are passionate about.
Discover careers in audiovisual production and film
The Production Manager
This specialist is the person primarily responsible for all logistical matters on a shoot. Depending on the complexity of the production, he or she may head different teams and handle in particular accommodation, transport and security. The salary of a production manager varies and depends on the scale and length of the shoot. It is generally around €1,400 gross per week (Source Onisep, 2025).
Audiovisual Production Manager
Among audiovisual professions, the production officer acts as an interface between the different collaborators involved in production. He or she handles the management, organization and forecasting of the financial, logistical and human needs required to carry out an audiovisual project. Pay is about €2,500 gross per month for a beginner (Source CIDJ, 2025). He or she works closely with the postproduction officer.
Movie Theater Operator
This professional is in charge of managing the movie theater and its staff. Programming the films to be screened and negotiating with distributors are among the duties. The movie theater operator also handles promotional materials and advertising in local media.
Audiovisual production director
The production director manages the operational side of carrying out a production. Drawing up the budget, handling funding requests, recruiting the whole team and service providers, and managing all regulatory procedures are part of their duties. They earn around €5,000 per month from their first position (Source: Jobijoba, 2025) and may earn more depending on experience.
Showrunner
The Showrunner takes on the role of artistic producer and leads the work of the writers of a fiction series (they are often a former writer themselves). Responsible for overseeing the production of the episodes, they are either the originator of a project’s concept or the person in charge of an editorial line within a production company. The showrunner defines the specifications and ensures they are applied. Their salary ranges between €3,000 and €7,500 gross per month (Source: CIDJ.com - Job profile: Producer, 2025)
Film distributor and audiovisual
After receiving the sales mandate for a program from the producer, the film and audiovisual distributor defines the sales and distribution objectives across the various exploitation channels (movie theaters, television, websites…). Negotiating the sale price and the terms of exploitation is among their tasks
Program Manager
Attuned to trends, this professional develops program ideas with producers and commissions them. Negotiating script issues, the network’s financial contributions, or casting is part of their duties. The program manager ensures that preparation runs perfectly and that the programs turn out well. The salary of a Program Manager can range from €38000 to €90000 per year depending on experience (source Glassdoor.fr - Accessed May 2025).