Also called: AP (Film/TV)
Helps producers with research, scheduling, footage, and logistics on films, TV shows, and documentaries.
An associate producer might track down archival clips, schedule interviews, and keep the edit team supplied with notes. The title means different things on different shows.
Approximate; a common step toward producer.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in film, journalism, or communications.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Journalism.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Similar to producers overall.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI handles research, transcripts and logging, shrinking junior tasks; finding stories, interviewees and solutions still needs people.
Classes: English, History, Film/video production CTE, Journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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