Producers

A Producer plans and coordinates elements needed to create a film, television show, theatre production, musical production or radio show. Works with writers, composers and artistic directors to develop ideas and scripts; oversees rehearsals or production schedule and budget; recruits financing to support production and marketing costs; negotiates distribution agreements. May also work on television or radio advertisements.

About this Career

Average Salary

£31,583

New workers start at around £16,125. Normal pay is £31,583 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £57,356

Annual Openings

31

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Selects, contracts, markets and arranges for the presentation and/or distribution of performance, visual and heritage arts.
  • Manages health and safety issues.
  • Ensures necessary equipment, props, performers and technical staff are on set when required.
  • Prepares rehearsal and production schedule for main events, design of sets and costumes, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals.
  • Breaks script into scenes and formulates a shooting schedule that will be most economical in terms of time, location and sets.
  • Directs actors, designers, camera team, sound crew and other production and technical staff to achieve desired effects.
  • Chooses writers, scripts, technical staff and performers, and assumes overall responsibility for completion of project on time and within budget.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 79%
Active Listening 78%
Writing 77%
Critical Thinking 76%
Reading Comprehension 75%
Speaking 75%
Active Learning 69%
Learning Strategies 61%
Mathematics 49%
Science 27%

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