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Producers and Directors

Median Salary
82,510
Job Outlook
+7%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

57%

Self-employed

24%

Private not for profit

12%

State and local government

6%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of producers and directors is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 13,900 openings for producers and directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$39,000

10%

$82,510

Median

$111,360

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    56%

  • High school

    15%

  • Associate's degree

    12%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    10%

  • Some college

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Musical Theatre
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Radio and Television
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • Directing and Theatrical Production
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • Documentary Production
  • Theatre and Dance

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Communications and Media
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.