Film Permit Coordinator

Also called: Permit Coordinator (Film)

Gets city permits so productions can film on streets, parks, and buildings.

A day in the life

A permit coordinator processes a request to close a street for a car chase, notifies nearby businesses, and schedules police officers for the shoot day.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$55k
High
$80k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's degree, then about a year in a city film office or production office learning permit rules, insurance and neighborhood notices.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Public Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Cities are moving film permits online with automated checks, cutting coordinator work; tricky neighborhood issues stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Government, Business, English, Computer applications.

Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4031.

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