Producers & Directors

Also Called: Artistic Director, Director, News Producer, Producer

Bachelor's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$42,040

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Producers & Directors do

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

  • Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
  • Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
  • Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Media control systems
  • Digital camcorders or video cameras
  • Visual presenters
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • Notebook computers

Technology

Video creation and editing software
Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Web page creation and editing software
LinkedIn
Social media sites

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Communications
multimedia
telecommunications
Arts and Humanities
English language
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Business
management
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Actors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Art Directors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Leadership
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Independence
  • Recognition
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention

This is what Producers & Directors across the country typically make.

$20.21 / hour
$42,040 /year

Entry Level

$39.67 / hour
$82,510 /year

Median Level

$83.91 / hour
$174,540 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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