FILM/TV PRODUCER

Job Description:

A producer is involved in creative decisions and might even be the one to start the whole creative process, but they’re only in touch and not part of the creative team. They’re also apart from the film crew, as crew members are hired and have no claim to the intellectual property as the production company or the producer has.

Salary: Film producers make $50,185 per year on average, or $24.13 per hour, in the United States. Film producers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $30,000 a year, while the top 10% make $81,000.

Occupational Outlook:

Employment of producers and directors is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.

Educational Requirements:

Associate in Applied Science in Radio and Television Broadcasting, Bachelor of Arts in Television Producing, Bachelor of Arts in Radio-Television.

AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE (AFI)

Address: 2021 North Western Avenue

Website: https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/american-film-institute

Information on the Major:

Visual and Performing Arts

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

Address: 100 University Center

Website: https://moreheadstate.edu/academics/programs/

Information on the Major:

Studio Art Minor, Art M. A., Art B. F. A.

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

Address: 1111 N. Glenstone Avenue

Website: https://www.evangel.edu/programs/film-broadcasting/

Information on the Major:

Film Workshop, Web Design I

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Knowledge of media production and communication.
The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
Knowledge of the English language.
Leadership skills.
To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
The ability to use your initiative.
To be flexible and open to change.

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

The most popular program used by film producers is Adobe Premiere Pro. Premiere Pro is a powerful video editing program that allows producers to create complex cuts and effects. Another popular program used by film producers is Final Cut Pro.

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Chance to work with creative people.
Most producer jobs don't require graduate education.
Higher than average pay (average of $90,300 for producers and directors in 2014).

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Stressful scheduling, conflicts, and deadline-driven atmosphere.
Possible limited options for where to live (the industry is centered in California).
Financial instability, having to look for work each year.

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Producers and directors are often under pressure to finish their work on time. Work assignments may be short, ranging from 1 day to a few months. They sometimes must work in unpleasant conditions, such as bad weather.