Also called: Music Video Producer
Creates the visual concept and directs music videos for artists.
A music video director pitches a concept to an artist's label, plans shots with the cinematographer, and directs a 14-hour shoot. Many also direct commercials.
Very variable; top directors earn much more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Film school or self-taught with a reel.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Film Production.
Growing about average. Steady, budgets shrinking for many artists.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI video tools now make cheap music visuals, squeezing low-budget jobs; staged shoots with real artists still need directors.
Classes: Film/video production CTE, Art, Music, Photography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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