212212: Book or Script Editor
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
Visa Options – ANZSCO 212212
| Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) |  | - | - | - |
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) |  | - | | - |
| Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 485 (Graduate) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 482 (TSS) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 186 (ENS) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 187 (RSMS) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 407 (Training) | | - | | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 212212
- Occupation MAY be eligible
- Occupation in the ‘Supplementary Skilled List’ or ‘Special Conditions Apply’
- Occupation NOT on relevant ‘State Occupation List’, or ‘Closed’ status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements
- Occupation NOT eligible
212212: Book or Script Editor
Major Group: 2 – Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 21 – Arts and Media Professionals | Minor Group: 212 – Media Professionals | Unit Group: 2122 – Authors, and Book and Script Editors
Description
Evaluates manuscripts of books or scripts to determine suitability for publication or production, and edits and supervises material in preparation for publication or for production on film, television, radio or stage.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialization
- Script Coordinator
Specialization titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- Creating and developing ideas and themes for written works, such as novels, plays, musicals, screen productions, educational texts, information texts and multimedia products
- Researching subject matter through original and secondary materials, interviews and other media
- Planning, organising and writing material
- Reviewing and evaluating manuscripts of novels, biographies, short stories, poems, educational texts and other books, and ensuring coherence of style and development of theme, plot and characterisation
- Advising publishers about potential of works for publication and conditions of publication contract
- Negotiating publication details such as royalties, publication dates and numbers of copies to be printed
- Reviewing and assessing stories and other material for film, television, radio and stage productions
- Directing the preparation of scripts to be read by announcers to introduce and connect parts of musicals, news, sports and special events programs
Assessing Authority
Website
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Commonwealth of Australia 2015 – Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Version 1.2 CODER, Cat No. 1220.030.001, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0