Most commonly reported Work Activities

•   Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
•   Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
•   Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
•   Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
•   Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
•   Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
•   Organising, Planning, and Prioritising Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish your work.
•   Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
•   Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
•   Communicating with Persons Outside Organisation Communicating with people outside the organisation, representing the organisation to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Working Life

The producer is responsible for overseeing all elements of a production from conception of an idea/finding a script/book etc. to completion of the film/TV Series. They raise the development financing and Production Finance and oversee all aspects of the development process and Production process to completion and distribution. Producers secure the rights, choose the screenwriter and story editing team. The producer ensures everything runs smoothly on the production and between departments providing a creative environment for the cast and crew to work in. In pre-production, Producers (with the Director) bring together the key members of the creative team. This includes the Director, Cinematographer and Production Designer and key Cast members.

During post production they link with the director and the post production team until full completion and delivery of the project. Producers are always in close communication with the Director and other key creatives on set. Producers approve all changes to the script and shooting schedules, cost reports and budgets. They are the main point of contact for all Co Production partners, investors and distributors etc.

Works with

• Writers
• Directors
• Executive Producers
• Financers
• Production Company
• Production Manager
• Line Producer
• Heads of Department
• Accounts Department
• Post Production Department
• Marketing and Distribution Company
• Sales Agents

Most commonly reported Work Tasks

• Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
• Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
• Communicate to actors the approach, characterisation, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimised.
• Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
• Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
• Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.
• Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
• Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
• Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

 Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

 Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Education Route: Qualifications in Film or Film Production, Media Studies, Theatre of Arts can be beneficial.

Career Path to Producer Film & TV: There is no usual career path to producer, often they would have worked their way through the Production Department as a production runner or production secretary and move up to production co-ordinator working directly to a production manager or line producer. May work their way up through making short films, low budget films and bigger productions. Complete a film production course. Develop relationships with writers, directors, heads of department etc. Work in a Production Company as an assistant to a Producer/Executive Producer. A number of years’ experience working in the film and TV Industry learning the trade is beneficial.

Career Path from Producer Film & TV: Creative Producer, Line Producer, Executive Producer, Showrunner (TV only), found your own production company.