Will “Producer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
Unknown Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
Job Description
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 Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-2012.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Producers”.
Also Known As…
- Producers
- Television Producer (TV Producer)
- Television News Producer
- Radio Producer
- Promotions Producer
- Newscast Producer
- News Producer
- Executive Producer
- Associate Producer
- Animation Producer
- YouTuber
- Writer
- Video Producer
- Reporter
- Program Assistant
- Production Supervisor
- Production Manager
- Producer Director
- Producer
- Photographer
- News Anchor
- Music Video Producer
- Music Producer
- Moving Picture Producer
- Movie Producer
- Morning Show Newscast Producer
- Morning News Producer
- Media Producer
- Media Manager
- Line Producer
- Independent Video Producer
- General Manager
- Film Producer
- Director of Radio Services
- Director
- Digital Producer
- Digital Media Producer
- Digital Media Manager
- Content Producer
- Broadcast Producer
- Broadcast News Producer
- Assistant Producer
- Assignment Editor
- Artistic Director
- Anchor
Tasks for “Producer”
- Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
- Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
- Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
- Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
- Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
- Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
- Arrange financing for productions.
- Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
- Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
- Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
- Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
- Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
- Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
- Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
- 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.
- Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
- Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
- Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
- Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
- Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
- Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
Related Technology & Tools
- Newsroom digital audio workstations
- Teleprompters
- Personal computers
- Electronic news gathering ENG cameras
- Tablet computers
- Laptop computers
- Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript
- Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Extensible markup language XML
- Microsoft Visio
- Blogging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Grass Valley EDIUS
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Cascading style sheets CSS
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Publisher
- YouTube
- Microsoft Excel
- Avid Technology Media Composer
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- Google Analytics
- Live streaming software
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Suite
- Email software
- JavaScript
- PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Project
- AP ENPS
- Microsoft Outlook
- Drupal
- Google AdWords
- WideOrbit
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- Content management systems CMS
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign