Producer

Producer

Producers plan and make films, TV, music, theatre, digital content and other creative productions. They may develop and present ideas and manage people and budgets.

Also known as

Film and TV producer, music producer, theatre producer, creative content producer, radio producer, media producer, production assistant

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Work environment

  • Usually work long and irregular hours
  • Usually work in offices, studios and theatres, on film sets and on location and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
  • Need to be organised, solve problems and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Make film, television and other productions
  • Coordinate production and set activities
  • Manage actors, film crew and contractors
  • Study scripts to determine project needs
  • Create project budgets
  • Work with artistic professionals
  • Book and coordinate contractors
  • Communicate with clients
  • Solve production problems
  • Source project funding

Salary information

$50K-$175K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$67K-$125K$175K

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