Also called: Producer, Executive Producer
Finds the story, raises the money, hires the team, and makes sure a project actually gets finished and released.
A producer's day is mostly phone calls and meetings: pitching a script to investors, negotiating with an actor's agent, and solving a budget crisis because a location fell through. On shoot days they keep the whole machine on schedule.
Producer pay swings wildly: a share of a hit can mean millions, while indie producers may go years without a payday.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in film, business, or communications common; many start as assistants or PAs.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Business Administration, Communications.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Same BLS category as directors: 5% growth projected 2024-34.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps with budgets, coverage and pitch decks; raising money, building trust and getting a project made still depend on people.
Classes: Business or entrepreneurship, English, Film/video production CTE, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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