TV or film director

You could:

• meet producers to plan filming schedules and resources
• develop scripts or ideas for programmes
• develop storyboards
• decide how the production should look and where it should be filmed
• hire the cast and crew
• explain technical requirements to different teams
• direct actors on set or location
• supervise the editing

• knowledge of media production and communication
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to work well with others
• leadership skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• ambition and a desire to succeed
• broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• working towards this role
• producing and releasing your own films
• specialist courses run by private training providers

With experience you might develop your own projects and raise the money to put them into production.