Producer
All about an average Media Producer
What a Producer is
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Average Pay for a Producer
- The national average annual wage for this job is- $71,350
- The average annual wage for this job in Texas is- $45,850
- The average hourly wage for this job in Texas is- $34.31
The Basic Skills to be a Producer
- Communication skills
- Creativity
- Leadership skills
- Management skills
The Activities that Producers do Everyday
- The Producer selects the script
- The Producer selects the cast and crew
- The Producer oversees the performances
Working Conditions
- Producers usually work in an office-like space
- Sometimes they have to work on the set and there may be harsh conditions like bad weather
Work hours/Travel
- The schedule is long and irregular
- They may have to work evenings, weekends, and sometimes holidays
- They might have to travel based on the movie/play they are producing
- So if they might have to travel if needed
Educational Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Film or Cinema
- They may go on and earn a Master in Fine arts Degree
Best Colleges to go to be come a Producer
- DeVry University
- Full Sail University
- Walden University
- ITT Technical Institute
Future Outlook
- As the Producer becomes more famous, they may earn more money and may work on larger and higher profile projects
- For the future, the job outlook is a slow 3%. This is because the average theaters or independent movies may not have the funds to support the producers. The big theaters and big Directers will continue to have a large outlook percentage
List of Famous Producers
- Stephen Spielberg
- George Lucas
- Tom Cruise
- Tom Hanks
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Walt Disney
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