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name: location-manager
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'location manager' (also: film and TV location manager, location coordinator, film location coordinator, film location manager, TV location manager, location director). Use when the user asks for typical location manager work such as: typical location manager responsibilities"
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# Location Manager

Location managers are responsible for procuring locations for filming outside of the studio and all the logistics this includes. They negotiate site use, and manage and maintain the site during shooting. Location managers manage the safety and security of the film crew on site.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- analyse a script
- analyse logistic needs
- apply organisational techniques
- arrange permits
- consult with production director
- finish project within budget
- manage consumables stock
- manage contracts
- manage location logistics
- negotiate price
- prepare road directions
- report analysis results
- search for a suitable filming location
- supervise site maintenance
- work with pre-production team

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Access

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/89a0af2a-edf4-4d1a-8526-f4a8f476cea2), O*NET 30.3 (27-1027.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*