CAREER
Salary Median (2020)
$76,400
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+10% (faster than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
Artistic Director, Director, Executive Producer, News Producer, Newscast Producer, Producer, Radio Producer, Technical Director, Television News Producer, Television Producer (TV Producer)
Most of my time is spent preparing for shows and coming up with new ideas. On the nights I have a performance, I along with five other performers take the crowd on a non-stop, hip-hop improv ride, spinning cues from the audience into instantaneous riffs and fully realized musical numbers.
Most days start with meeting up with the Directors and crew to discuss the day's activities. This can be anything from reviewing footage, scouting locations, arranging permits, to actual filming with crew on location. Every day is different, and sometimes can be very hectic, but it's always interesting.
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (58%)
Some college, no degree
12%
Bachelor's degree
58%
Master's degree
16%
Other*
14%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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