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Production: Specialty Careers

If you're intrigued by onscreen visual effects, drone piloting, safe weapons handling, and more, there might be a place for you in the Production: Specialty department.
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Production Assistant

Production Assistant

 Working as a Production Assistant is a great way to get a foot in the door in the film industry. Here's how one PA landed this coveted behind-the-scenes role. Learn More Avg. Salary: $34,296 Salary Range: $31K - $43K Alt Titles: PA
Armorer

Armorer

 Are you a weapons expert who enjoys teaching others how to safely and masterfully handle firearms, swords, etc.? Learn how to become an Armorer on a film set! Learn More Avg. Salary: $31,577 Salary Range: $24K - $42K Alt Titles: None
Production Accountant

Production Accountant

 Are you the type of person your friends always turn to for help crunching numbers? If you're passionate about film/TV, you might make an excellent Production Accountant. Learn More Avg. Salary: $58,332 Salary Range: $32K - $87K Alt Titles: Accountant
Film Catering

Film Catering

 A Catering (or Craft Services) person provides all food and beverages on set, with the exception of meal times. Learn More Avg. Salary: $48,963 Salary Range: $29K-$56K Alt Titles: Crafty, Craft Services, Entertainment Catering, Caterer
Digital Imaging Technician

Digital Imaging Technician

 The Digital Imaging Technician is responsible for wrangling all data on set and duplicating it for safety. They’re responsible for ensuring all footage is available and intact for the Editor. Learn More Avg. Salary: $41,257 Salary Range: $41K - $41K Alt Titles: DIT
assistant production accountant

Assistant Production Accountant

 Whereas the Production Accountant takes care of macro-level financials and overall budgets for a production, Assistant Production Accountants take care of micro-level financials... Learn More Avg. Salary: $73000 Salary Range: $70K - $78K Alt Titles: Second Assistant Production Accountant
key craft services

Key Craft Services

 Key Craft Services provide snacks, coffee and refreshments to crew and cast throughout the day. They also maintain trash on and around set. Learn More Avg. Salary: $130,000 Salary Range: $110k to $180k+ Alt Titles: Key Crafty Service, Key Crafty, Key Craft Server
on set vfx supervisor

On Set VFX Supervisor

 The job of an On-Set VFX Supervisor is to make sure that the required VFX shots are executed as needed, as well as to manage the VFX budget, schedule and expectations. Learn More Avg. Salary: $140,502 Salary Range: $59K - $225K Alt Titles: Studio VFX Supervisor, In-House VFX Supervisor
Visual Effects Supervisor

Visual Effects Supervisor

 Post Visual Effects Supervisors advise on the cost of applying visual effects in post-production, and they hire the artistic team to execute the work. Learn More Avg. Salary: $140,502 Salary Range:
$59K - $225K
 Alt Titles: Visual Effects Supervisor, VFX Supervisor
Drone Operator

Drone Operator

 A Drone Operator works to remotely pilot aircraft that gets footage from above a specific location during production. Learn More Avg. Salary: $58,026 Salary Range: $39R - $92K Alt Titles: Drone Pilot
Lead Chef (Film)

Lead Chef

 Lead Chefs in television, film and commercials feed the cast and crew breakfast and lunch on production days. As part of the catering team, they feed from 50 to 350 people at any given time. Learn More Avg. Salary: $48,428 Salary Range:
$24K - $67K
 Alt Titles: Key Caterer, Catering, Chef Driver, Head Chef