Also called: 2nd AD, Key Second AD
Runs the paperwork and people flow on a film set: call sheets, actor schedules, and getting everyone to set on time.
A 2nd AD writes tomorrow's call sheet, tracks when each actor arrives for hair and makeup, and radios the 1st AD when talent is ready. They are often first to arrive and last to leave.
Approximate; DGA union scale pays well per week but work comes in projects.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Often film school; many enter through the DGA Assistant Director Training Program.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Communications.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS projects about average growth for producers and directors.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts call sheets and actor schedules; moving cast through hair, makeup and set and solving surprises stays human.
Classes: Business, English, Theater stage management, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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