National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 50011: Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
Managers in publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate operations within publishing firms, film, theatre and record production companies and broadcasting facilities. Below are the main duties, all 42 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 50011?
NOC 50011 is the code for managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include ballet company director, book publishing manager, broadcasting manager and broadcasting station manager. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $50.48 an hour.
- NOC code
- 50011
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $50.48 an hour
Job titles under NOC 50011
Managers in publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate operations within publishing firms, film, theatre and record production companies and broadcasting facilities. They are employed by radio and television stations, by newspaper, periodical and book publishing firms, and by film, theatre, record and video production companies.
Main job titles
- ballet company director
- book publishing manager
- broadcasting manager
- broadcasting station manager
- copyright manager - publishing
- dance company director
- editor-in-chief
- managing editor
- opera company director
- publishing manager
- radio programming manager
- radio station manager
- television station manager
- theatre company manager
- video production company manager
All 42 job titles in the NOC index
administrator of studio and broadcasting station, ballet company director, book publishing manager, broadcasting manager, broadcasting station manager, bureau chief - news agency, copyright and royalties manager, copyright manager - publishing, cost and royalties manager - publishing, dance company director, editorial chief, editor-in-chief, executive producer - video games, executive producer - visual effects, film and video executive producer, film production manager, managing editor, managing editor - newspaper or periodical, multimedia department manager, news department manager, newspaper manager, newspaper managing editor, opera company director, operations manager - broadcasting, operations manager - publishing, periodical managing editor, permission manager - publishing, program general manager - broadcasting, programming director - broadcasting, programming director - television, publications manager, publishing house director, publishing manager, radio programming manager, radio station manager, radio station operations director, royalties manager - arts, television station manager, theatre company director, theatre company manager, theatre director, video production company manager.
Main duties of NOC 50011
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Establish procedures and implement policies in newspaper and publishing firms, in film, theatre, record and video production companies, and in radio and television stations
- Plan and maintain production schedules for publications, films, broadcasts, and theatre, record and video productions
- Prepare and control budgets
- Hire and supervise staff
- Consult with government regulatory agencies to evaluate and review programs and policies, and to ensure conformance with regulations
- Initiate or approve development of articles, books, films, broadcasts, musical recordings and theatre productions, and liaise with authors, composers, producers and directors.
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in communications, broadcasting, journalism or other arts discipline is usually required.
- Several years of experience within the publishing, film production, broadcasting or theatre industry are usually required.
Is NOC 50011 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 50011 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 50011 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $50.48 | $82.42 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $35.09 | $50.41 | $70.26 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.89 | $40.32 | $64.81 |
| New Brunswick | $22.84 | $38.17 | $79.52 |
| Quebec | $30.00 | $44.23 | $76.92 |
| Ontario | $29.28 | $45.56 | $75.51 |
| Manitoba | $27.96 | $40.10 | $66.73 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.62 | $35.98 | $47.69 |
| British Columbia | $29.17 | $44.11 | $79.53 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 50011 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 50011 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a ballet company director?
NOC 50011, Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 50011?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 50011 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 50011 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 50011 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $50.48 an hour, with most wages between $30.00 and $82.42. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 50011 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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