California CareerZone - Producers (27-2012.01)

Producers

Job Definition: Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Interests: Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.; Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.; Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Knowledge: English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.; Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.; Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.; Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.; Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Skills: Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.; Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.; Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.; Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.; Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.; Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.; Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.; Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.; Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.; Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Tasks: Determine and direct the content of radio programming.; Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.; Negotiate with parties including independent producers, and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.; Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.; Repay investors when completed projects begin to generate revenue.; Obtain rights to scripts, or to such items as existing video footage.; Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.; Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.; Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.; Arrange financing for productions.; Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.; Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.; Perform administrative duties such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.; Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.; Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

Outlook: During 2006, there were approximately 21,100 people employed in this field in California. It is projected that there will be 24,700 employed in 2016. This occupation will have about 360 openings due to growth and about 630 replacement openings for approximately 990 total annual openings. This occupation .

Colleges and Training: Below are college programs that are generally associated with this occupation. To view colleges that offer these programs, click on the titles below.; Directing and Theatrical Production - A program that prepares individuals to manage the planning, design, preparation, and production of plays and other theatrical entertainment programs. Includes instruction in theatrical design, program management, dramatic production, rehearsal management, personnel management and casting, actor coaching, directing concepts and techniques, theater history, scene work, script interpretation, business management, marketing, public relations, and communications skills.; Cinematography and Film/Video Production - A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film; film technology and equipment operation; film production; film directing; film editing; cinematographic art; film audio; techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos; the , use of computer applications to record or enhance images, audio or effect and the planning and management of film/video operations.

Similar Occupations: Park Naturalists - Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.; Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio - Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.; Program Directors - Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.; Talent Directors - Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.; Technical Directors/Managers - Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.