A professional who arranges for leasing of suitable property for use as location for television or motion picture production. Responsibilities include:

• Confers with production or unit manager and director, television or director, motion picture regarding scenic backgrounds, terrain, and other topographical details of locations required for photographing exterior scenes.
• Searches files for pictures or descriptions of suitable locations or seeks new locations.
• Contacts property owners and local officials to arrange leasing and use of public and private property, rental of housing facilities, hiring of extras, and to obtain sanction for production activities.
• Arranges for transportation of troupe to location.