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    Television/Film Producer Job Skills List and

    Examples
    BY 

    ALISON DOYLE
     
    Updated December 10, 2020

    Television and film producers are the unsung heroes of movies, TV programs, theatre,
    commercials, and other performing arts productions.

    Some of the tasks producers may handle include managing schedules, coordinating
    locations, overseeing script rewrites, and arranging financing.

    Television / Film Producers Job Responsibilities


    Film and television producers and directors create movies, television shows, live
    theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. Producers are responsible
    for making business and financial decisions, including raising money for the project and
    hiring the director and crew. Producers also set the budget and approve any significant
    changes to the project.1  

    There are many different potential responsibilities that can be part of the producer
    role. If there's a problem to solve or a question to answer, producers take the lead.

    Job Outlook for Television / Film Producers 


    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,159,000 people were employed as
    producers and directors in 2019; their median annual wage was $74,420. Career
    opportunities in this field are anticipated to grow by 10% by 2029. 2

    Top Producer Skills


    Here is a list of the five primary skillsets producers need to have, as well as examples of
    related skills used by successful producers. 

    Organization / Scheduling 

    Consider the number of people involved in a film-based project. From script doctors to
    storyboard artists to actors to craft services to editors—the staff required is huge.

    Producers are often responsible for hiring. Subsequently, producers need to keep both
    staffers and the project on track. They create schedules and share information, so
    everyone knows where they need to be and what they need to do. Organization is vital
    to this role. Come prepared to interviews with examples of times you've created
    schedules and kept projects on deadline.

     Analytical Skills
     Assigning Tasks 
     Delegating
     Flexibility
     Planning
     Prioritizing
     Time Management
     Working in Fast-Paced Environment

    Budgeting 

    Once financing is arranged, producers need to ensure that the movie or TV show stays
    within its budget. Producers help set a budget for every department and then track
    spending as well. If you're applying for a job, mention the size of a budget you've
    managed, as well as describing how you successfully dealt with and resolved any
    budget-related problems.

     Critical Thinking
     Decision Making
     Detail Orientation
     Estimating Costs
     Maintaining Relationships with Vendors
     Securing Financing 

    Problem Solving 

    Unexpected problems are common during filming (as well as during the planning stages
    and post-production). Maybe an actor gets injured, or a location turns out not to work.
    The script may need unexpected rewrites, or there could even be a transportation strike
    in the city during filming.

    Producers are responsible for removing roadblocks and coming up with new plans that
    get around problems.

    When people have questions or concerns, producers have answers. In interviews,


    provide clear examples of your problem-solving abilities.

     Aesthetic Judgement 
     Creativity
     Leadership
     Mentoring
     Research
     Reviewing Modifications to Screenplays
     Working Under Pressure

    Multitasking 

    Because producers wear so many hats and are responsible for many varied aspects of
    a production, multitasking is an essential skill. A producer may be working on the
    budget in the morning, then scheduling auditions in the afternoon. Being able to easily
    juggle many responsibilities, and switch from one task to another, is essential. 

     Appraising Talent
     Closing Deals
     Evaluating Screenplays or Scripts
     Generating Story Ideas
     Managing Teams
     Project Management
     Recruiting Talent
     Securing Rights to Intellectual Property
     Selecting Stories
     Supervisory Skills
     Teamwork

    Communication 

    Producers need to have strong written and verbal communication skills. In your job
    application, you should talk about your communication style. Share examples of how
    you've shared information and handled communication break-downs. 

     Assertiveness
     Coaching
     Collaboration
     Editing
     Explaining
     Interpersonal Skills
     Interviewing
     Listening
     Motivating Others
     Negotiating
     Networking
     Pitching Concepts to Prospects
     Presenting
     Social Media
     Verbal Communications
     Writing

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