NOC 52119: Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
Workers in other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts coordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion picture productions, news broadcasts, theatre and stage productions, and other live or recorded productions. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies, concert promoters and theatre, stage and dance companies.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 52119 (Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 52119 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Example job titles
- costumier
- gaffer
- key grip
- lighting technician
- make-up artist - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
- program coordinator - broadcasting
- property master - broadcasting
- settings shop foreman/woman
Main duties
- Floor managers
- Coordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and television program tapings.
- Key grips
- Supervise grips, gaffers and stagehands who rig, place, move and dismantle lights, sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.
- Gaffers and lighting technicians
- Set up, operate and make repairs to lights and other electrical equipment in studios and on sets and stages.
- Stunt coordinators and special effects technicians
- Design and coordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 52100 — Library and public archive technicians
- NOC 52110 — Film and video camera operators
- NOC 52111 — Graphic arts technicians
- NOC 52112 — Broadcast technicians
- NOC 52113 — Audio and video recording technicians
- NOC 52114 — Announcers and other broadcasters
- NOC 52120 — Graphic designers and illustrators
- NOC 52121 — Interior designers and interior decorators
← NOC 52114 Announcers and other broadcasters · NOC 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 52119 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 52119 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 52119 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 52119 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 52119?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 52119. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.