Producer
Bri Reed
Job Description
Producers are a very essential part of a film, TV show, and/or stage production. They will closely follow the production from the beginning to the end, and may help with the promotion and marketing of the project. Producers have to be very good communicators because they work with directors and other production staff members.
Film/ TV Shows/ Stage Plays/ Musicals
Working Conditions
- Work in offices, but will spend a lot of time on production sets
- Long hours
- May have to work during holidays and weekends
- Traveling to meet clients
- On call during entire process of production
Personal Characteristics:
Leadership
Because they have to oversee the entire production process, producers need to be able to effectively lead crew, directors, & actors toward the end goal.
Observant
Producers need to have attention to detail in order to produce the best products.
Communicater
They must have good communication skills in order to get ideas across to staff. Also being an active listener to directors needs/wants.
Training & Education Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree is required
- Several Years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training
Education Spotlight
Univeristy of Michigan- School of Music, Theatre, & Dance (Ann Arbor, MI)
http://music.umich.edu/index.php
Univeristy of Southern California- School of Dramatic Arts (Los Angeles, CA)
Pepperdine- Seaver College (Malibu, CA)
New York University- Tisch School of the Arts (New York City, NY)
Earnings & Job Outlook
Salary
- $84,120/year
Vacations
- None
- May have to work on holidays
Flexibility
- Locked into contract
- Don't have to renew contract if you want to take gap years
Training
- Need qualification/degree in production
- On-the-job training
How Hard is it to Find Work?
- Faster than average job growth (9%-13%)
- Start from the bottom and work your way up
Big City or Small City Restriction?
- Big city restricted
Advancement?
- Start out as a production assistant
- Advance up to producer
- Possibly become producer
Works Cited and Personal Information
- http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Occupations/Pages/film-and-video-producer.aspx#workingconditions
- http://study.com/articles/Film_Producer_Education_Requirements_Salary_and_Job_Duties.html
- http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-2012.01
Email: brionajreed@yahoo.com
Website: twitter.com/the_realest_bri
Location: Keller High School, Pate Orr Road North, Keller, TX, United States
Phone: (817)564-5452