Will “Producers” 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
Also Known As…
- Television Producer (TV Producer)
- Television News Producer
- Radio Producer
- Promotions Producer
- Producer
- Newscast Producer
- News Producer
- Executive Producer
- Associate Producer
- Animation Producer
- YouTuber
- Writer
- Video Producer
- Reporter
- Program Assistant
- Production Supervisor
- Production Manager
- Producer Director
- 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 “Producers”
- Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
- Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
- Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
- Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
- Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
- Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
- Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
- Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
- Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
- Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
- Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
- Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
- Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
- Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
- Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
- Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
- Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
- Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
- Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
- Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
- Arrange financing for productions.
- Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
Related Technology & Tools
- Teleprompters
- Newsroom digital audio workstations
- Electronic news gathering ENG cameras
- Tablet computers
- Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- YouTube
- Email software
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- AP ENPS
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Extensible markup language XML
- Google Analytics
- Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
- Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Project
- Grass Valley EDIUS
- Live streaming software
- Microsoft Visio
- Google AdWords
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Avid Technology Media Composer
- Blogging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Cascading style sheets CSS
- JavaScript
- PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
- Content management systems CMS
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Drupal
- Microsoft Office
- WideOrbit
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Suite