General Information
Description
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.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit58.41%
- Self-employed25.48%
- Private, not for profit10.77%
- State and local government4.62%
- Federal government0.67%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Job Outlook
Projected Job Growth (2021 - 2031)
+8%
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Employmentof producers and directors is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.About 17,500 openings for producers and directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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Salary
Average Salary
Salary
$79,000
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
$107,280
$36,590
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 56%
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High school 15%
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Associate's degree 12%
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Post-secondary certificate 10%
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Some college 4%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
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Knowledge
- Communications and Media
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Administration and Management
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
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