What they do
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
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Also called: |
Broadcast Director, News Technical Director, Newscast Director, Operations Director, Production Director, Production Manager, Studio Director, Technical Director
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Wages
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Producers and Directors* |
Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 19.10 |
$39,730 |
25% |
$ 21.53 |
$44,790 |
Median |
$ 27.05 |
$56,270 |
75% |
$ 34.65 |
$72,060 |
90% |
$ 45.80 |
$95,270 |
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Average |
$ 30.65 |
$63,750 |
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Industries of Employment
Producers and Directors* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Broadcasting (except Internet)
| 27% |
- Motion picture and sound recording industries
| 26% |
| 13% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 9% |
- Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries
| 7% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
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- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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- Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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- Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
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- Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
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- Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
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- Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
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- Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
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Projected Employment
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Producers and Directors* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
235 |
2030 employment |
289 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
2.1% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
27 |
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Education and Experience:
Producers and Directors* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
Less than 5 years
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Important
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- Level of activity is Moderate
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Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 0% |
Bachelor's degree | | 92% |
Associate's degree | | 1% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 2% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 4% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Direct productions or performances.
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- Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
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- Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
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- Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
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- Coordinate activities of production personnel.
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