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location-manager Occupational skill for the role 'location manager' (also: film and TV location manager, location coordinator, film location coordinator, film location manager, TV location manager, location director). Use when the user asks for typical location manager work such as: typical location manager responsibilities

Location Manager

Location managers are responsible for procuring locations for filming outside of the studio and all the logistics this includes. They negotiate site use, and manage and maintain the site during shooting. Location managers manage the safety and security of the film crew on site.

Core workflow

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • analyse a script
  • analyse logistic needs
  • apply organisational techniques
  • arrange permits
  • consult with production director
  • finish project within budget
  • manage consumables stock
  • manage contracts
  • manage location logistics
  • negotiate price
  • prepare road directions
  • report analysis results
  • search for a suitable filming location
  • supervise site maintenance
  • work with pre-production team

Hot technologies

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Access

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/89a0af2a-edf4-4d1a-8526-f4a8f476cea2), ONET 30.3 (27-1027.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*