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.

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1. Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.

2. Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.

3. Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.

4. Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.

5. Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.

6. Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.

7. Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.

8. Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.

9. Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.

10. Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.

11. Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.

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.

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.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Producers. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Producers, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$46,750 for entry level workers, and $144,870 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Very Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 15,640 Producers employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 16,800  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 120 job(s) each year, and a total of 470 job openings each year.

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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.

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