MidGrowing growth
Extras Coordinator
Manage background actors on film and TV sets
$35,000 – $70,000/yrCast, direct, and coordinate background performers during productions.
Highlights
Common tasks
Book background actors, manage holding areas, direct crowd scenes, and process vouchers.
Potential downsides
Long waiting extras, last-minute headcount changes, and low-profile work.
Skills
OrganizationWritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion
Interests
Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing
Industries
Media
Work style
IndependentHands-onCreativeCollaborativePeople-focused
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