Producer, Tumu whakaputa
Also known as
- Film and TV producer, music producer, theatre producer, creative content producer, radio producer, media producer, production assistant
Producers plan and make films, TV, music, theatre, digital content and other creative productions. They may develop and present ideas and manage people and budgets.
Duration
2:41 mins
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$66K to $121K
Most common
$168K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Producers
- usually work long and irregular hours
- usually work in offices, studios and theatres, on film sets and on location and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
- need to be organised, solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- make film, television and other productions
- coordinate production and set activities
- manage actors, film crew and contractors
- study scripts to determine project needs
- create project budgets
- work with artistic professionals
- book and coordinate contractors
- communicate with clients
- solve production problems
- source project funding
Enterprising
Creative
Social
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in performing arts, communication and media or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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