Executive Producer

Job Description:

An Executive Producer, or EP, is responsible for supervising the creation of a theater performance, commercial, web series, television show or film. Their duties include coming up with a concept and writing the script, setting budget expectations and assuring production quality on a film set.

Salary:

Occupational Outlook:

About 17,500 openings for producers and directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Links to Learn More About This Career:

https://www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/executive-producer
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/producers-and-directors.htm
https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/executive-producer-salary-SRCH_KO0,18.htm

Educational Requirements:

Producers and directors typically need a bachelor’s degree. They also typically need several years of experience working on set in film, TV, stage, or other productions in positions such as actors, film and video editors, or cinematographers or in related occupations, such as theater managers