Producer

Task
1. Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and
other sources.
2. Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other
personnel throughout the production process.
3. Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other
informational sources.
4. Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to
production and broadcast standards.
5. Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of
details.
6. Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure
production objectives are attained.
7. Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports,
distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal
quarters.
8. Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by
acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
9. Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
10. Arrange financing for productions.
11. Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such
as production schedules and management policies.
12. Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
13. Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning,
and marketing.
14. Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from
which scripts can be written.
15. Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the
distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
16. Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with
collective bargaining agreements.
17. Determine and direct the content of radio programming.

18. Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.

19. Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
20. Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
21. Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music
and directing performers.
22. Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales
associates to supervise product distribution.
23. Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions
established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
24. Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment
needed to complete productions.

Education Level Required

53 Bachelor's degree

Professional degree
15

Post-secondary certificate
11