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Arts Division
Certificate N0935

The Certificate of Achievement Post Production for Film and Television prepares students for careers, through training in the technical and aesthetic aspects of the profession. Students gain the necessary skills to obtain entry-level employment in the discipline of Post-Production in the content creation industries. Segments of the industry include but are not limited to short form and feature length theatrical film production, streaming content services, network broadcast television, animation, industrial and commercial production and social media platforms. 

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    • Producers and Directors

      Producers and Directors

      SOC Career Code: 27-2012.00

      Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $34.22

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $97,246.54
      Annual Job Openings
      4,525

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Media Programming Directors

      Media Programming Directors

      SOC Career Code: 27-2012.03

      Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $34.22

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $97,246.54
      Annual Job Openings
      4,525

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Technical Directors and Managers

      Technical Directors and Managers

      SOC Career Code: 27-2012.05

      Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $34.22

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $97,246.54
      Annual Job Openings
      4,525

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators

      Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators

      SOC Career Code: 27-4031.00

      Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $20.62

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $62,940.70
      Annual Job Openings
      749

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Film and Video Editors

      Film and Video Editors

      SOC Career Code: 27-4032.00

      Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $25.34

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $75,250.74
      Annual Job Openings
      1,339

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Motion Picture Projectionists

      Motion Picture Projectionists

      SOC Career Code: 39-3021.00

      Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $33.40

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $110,757.39
      Annual Job Openings
      198

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
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