Occupation Atlaslocation manager
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/89a0af2a-edf4-4d1a-8526-f4a8f476cea2
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.
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Typically associated skills
Essential (15)
ESCO's essential and optional tags describe how its taxonomy relates a skill to this occupation. They are not the essential functions of a job under the ADA, which an employer determines for its own role.
- 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
Optional (11)
O*NET equivalents
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Closest occupations
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