Producer

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Producers are entertainment professionals who can work in a wide variety of industries, like television, film, music and theater. They’re typically responsible for developing a project and overseeing the entire creation process from beginning to end. One of their main responsibilities is to build a budget for the project and to locate the necessary funding or financing for it. Producers will typically find the Directors they’d like to work with and will either hire Cast and Crew Members directly or will oversee and provide their approval throughout the hiring process. They’ll also create production schedules for the Cast and Crew Members to follow to ensure the pre-production, production and post-production processes run smoothly to create an impressive final product.

What does a Producer do?

Producers, or Film Producers, oversee the business and financial matters of a movie, music album, stage production or television show. Their main duties include hiring production staff, like Directors, Crew Members and Cast Members, building the budget for the production and gaining intellectual property rights.

Responsibilities

A Producer should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Producer should be able to execute:

Selecting topics and scripts for plays, commercials, shows and films
Auditioning and selecting cast members along with state or film crews
Approving the financial and design aspects of a production
Overseeing the production process including choreography, performances and lighting
Managing the post-production process including a performance’s overall tone, music selection, editing and special effects
Ensuring a project stays within budget and on schedule

Required Skills

A competitive Producer will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Communication skills for coordinating between different departments and personnel
Creativity to ensure innovative productions
Leadership to coordinate team efforts
Time-management to ensure products meet deadlines
Budgeting so each production falls under cost limits

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