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Producers

SOC 27-2012.01

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.

Zone 4 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Writing

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Active Listening

3.8

Time Management

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Communications and Media

4.7

English Language

4.4

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Administration and Management

3.6

Telecommunications

3.4

Law and Government

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Clerical

3.1

Key Tasks

1Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.

2Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.

3Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.

4Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.

5Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.

Also Known As

Anchor Animation Producer Artistic Director Assignment Editor Assistant Producer Associate Producer Broadcast News Producer Broadcast Producer Content Producer Digital Media Manager