Career Profile
Producers & Directors
Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions.
General Information
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.
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Producers & Directors
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 51 openings per year are projected for Producers & Directors.
Employment Change
Employment for Producers & Directors is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 21.9% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $33.00/hour. Entry level workers are paid $22.85, while experienced workers are paid $46.30. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 325 Producers & Directors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 396.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Producers & Directors are Motion Picture and Video Industries, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, and Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Producers & Directors include Communications and Media, English Language, and Telecommunications.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Producers & Directors is Bachelor's. 78% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.