Producers

Job Description: Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Producers spend a lot of their time Communicating with Persons Outside Organization. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Written Expression, Oral Comprehension, and Written Comprehension. Producers are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Communications and Media, English Language, and Clerical and are skilled at Monitoring and Coordination.

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Work Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Getting Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Processing Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Written Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Comprehension
  
Near Vision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speech Recognition
  
Originality
  
Speech Clarity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Visualization
  
Information Ordering
  
Far Vision
  
Selective Attention
  
Number Facility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Time Sharing
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Category Flexibility
  
Auditory Attention
  
Memorization
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Trunk Strength
  
Control Precision
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Reaction Time
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Response Orientation
  
Rate Control
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Conventional
  
Social
  
Realistic
  
Investigative
  

Knowledge

Communications and Media
  
English Language
  
Clerical
  
Administration and Management
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Psychology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Education and Training
  
Fine Arts
  
Mathematics
  
Telecommunications
  
Production and Processing
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Transportation
  
Law and Government
  
Geography
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
History and Archeology
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Design
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Mechanical
  
Foreign Language
  
Building and Construction
  
Physics
  

Wages

California
$106,320  
 
New York
$98,500  
 
District of Columbia
$88,060  
 
West Virginia
$67,750  
 
Massachusetts
$67,550  
 
Nevada
$63,670  
 
New Jersey
$61,310  
 
Maryland
$60,620  
 
Utah
$59,820  
 
Washington
$59,350  
 
Minnesota
$57,170  
 
Georgia
$55,770  
 
Oregon
$55,570  
 
Virginia
$54,630  
 
Rhode Island
$53,590  
 
Florida
$52,860  
 
Illinois
$52,800  
 
Michigan
$52,480  
 
Pennsylvania
$52,440  
 
Kansas
$50,850  
 
Colorado
$50,750  
 
Ohio
$50,240  
 
New Mexico
$50,060  
 
Alabama
$49,800  
 
Tennessee
$47,990  
 
Delaware
$47,950  
 
Louisiana
$47,450  
 
North Carolina
$46,910  
 
Missouri
$46,250  
 
Arizona
$46,210  
 
New Hampshire
$46,100  
 
Texas
$45,520  
 
Wyoming
$45,250  
 
South Dakota
$45,000  
 
Wisconsin
$44,970  
 
Vermont
$43,620  
 
Arkansas
$43,000  
 
Iowa
$42,300  
 
Indiana
$42,290  
 
Kentucky
$41,690  
 
Oklahoma
$41,160  
 
Puerto Rico
$40,080  
 
North Dakota
$39,900  
 
Mississippi
$38,700  
 
Nebraska
$38,140  
 
Alaska
$37,900  
 
Maine
$37,360  
 
South Carolina
$36,970  
 
Montana
$33,820  
 
Idaho
$32,590  
 

Skills

Monitoring
  
Coordination
  
Time Management
  
Writing
  
Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Active Listening
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Persuasion
  
Speaking
  
Active Learning
  
Negotiation
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Systems Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Operations Analysis
  
Service Orientation
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Mathematics
  
Learning Strategies
  
Instructing
  
Operation and Control
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Troubleshooting
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Persistence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Dependability
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Initiative
  
Integrity
  
Leadership
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Self Control
  
Independence
  
Cooperation
  
Social Orientation
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Innovation
  
Concern for Others
  

Work Context

Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Time Pressure
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Contact With Others
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Consequence of Error
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Letters and Memos
  
Physical Proximity
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Letters and Memos
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Public Speaking
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  
Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Repay investors from project revenue.
  
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Repay investors from project revenue.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  
Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
  
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
  
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
  
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
  
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
  
Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
  
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
  
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
  
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
  
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
  
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
  
Arrange financing for productions.
  
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
  
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
  
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
  
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
  
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
  
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
  
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
  
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
  
Edit and write news stories from information collected by reporters.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree