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Job Description:
Job Description:
A Documentary Producer's daily tasks will vary depending on where in the production cycle they are, but tasks are likely to involve: Coming up with ideas and pitching them to commissioners. Researching and interviewing contributors. Working with a presenter or voiceover artist to bring the program together.
Salary: $31,500 - $89,000 per year
Salary: $31,500 - $89,000 per year
Occupational Outlook:
Occupational Outlook:
Overall employment of film and video editors and camera operators is projected to grow 12 percent from 2021 to 2031,
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Educational Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in film or a related field. There are documentary specific filmmaking schools that provide the educational background you need for this career.
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Multitasking, Shooting with Drones, Understanding Software, Learning Technology
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
People usually use Adobe Premiere Pro.
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Pros (Positives to this Career)
You'll meet a whole heap of different people
You don’t get to work with actors
Ability to create a name for yourself
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
No steady paycheck
You are responsible and accountable for the success or failure of a project
No health insurance, or retirement plan
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
The working conditions can depend on what type of documentary you're doing so the possibilities are endless.
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