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Film and Television Producer*

Last modified: July 29, 2010, 11:19 AM
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This is an ideal career for creative thinkers. A film and television producer plans and manages both the technical and artistic streams of the film or TV production process. You supervise the budget, recruitment of staff, script development and coordination of sets, locations and equipment. In many ways a producer is like the Managing Director of a company.

Salary p/a
36k - 62k
Qualifications
Degree
Diploma
Intensity
Standing
Demand
Stable
Travel
Medium
Conditions
Indoors & Outdoors
Weekly Hours
50-60
Pros
  • Contributing a major way to a production
  • Working in a fast paced environment
  • A successful outcome after a lot of hard work
Cons
  • Working extraordinarily long hours
  • Struggling to overcome hurdles such as funding
  • Being disappointed with the final outcome
The Bottom Line

Becoming a Producer takes a lot of dedication and a balanced mix of commercial and interpersonal skills. You need to possess knowledge of film, television and business. It’s a rewarding career that satisfies your inner most creative needs.

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