Producers and Directors

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit58.41%
  2. Self-employed25.48%
  3. Private, not for profit10.77%
  4. State and local government4.62%
  5. Federal government0.67%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Job Outlook

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

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$79,000

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

$107,280
$36,590
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 56%
  • High school 15%
  • Associate's degree 12%
  • Post-secondary certificate 10%
  • Some college 4%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Knowledge

  • Communications and Media
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Administration and Management

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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