| Occupation Title | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR |
| ANZSCO Code | 212111 |
| Occupations in this Group | 212111 Artistic Director 212112 Media Producer (excluding Video) 212113 Radio Presenter 212114 Television Presenter |
| Description | Determines and oversees implementation of artistic policies for a performing arts organisation such as a theatre company, dance company, music ensemble, festival or venue. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Specialisations | None |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Tasks | -managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost and timing specifications |
| -formulating and developing organisations’ artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations’ artistic programs | |
| -hiring and managing artistic staff | |
| -controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time | |
| -directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans | |
| -introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities | |
| -preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events | |
| -presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters | |
| -researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | VETASSESS |
| Related Occupations | 212112 Media Producer (excluding Video) 212113 Radio Presenter 212114 Television Presenter |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |