TV and film producers plan and manage the business side of creating television programmes and films.
39 to 41 irregular
evenings / weekends / bank holidays away from home
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree in film or media production before applying for work with a production company.
You'll find it helpful to take a course that includes practical skills, work placements and the chance to make industry contacts.
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing a college course, which may help you to get a job as a production assistant or runner. With experience, you could then move on to become a producer. Courses include:
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing a broadcast production assistant advanced apprenticeship and work your way up to a producer role.
You'll usually need:
A common way to get into this job is to work your way up from an entry level role such as:
You'll be expected to get practical industry experience through activities like:
Search for film and TV companies to approach for experience through media business listing services such as PACT and The Knowledge.
Broadcasters like the BBC and Channel 4 offer training schemes. Find out more from:
Some private training providers, film schools and agencies run short courses in production skills.
You'll need a lot of experience in both the creative and business sides of film or programme making. You'll also need an in-depth understanding of the production process, and a good network of contacts in the industry.
You can join The Production Guild, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
Find out more about becoming a TV or film producer from ScreenSkills and ProductionBase.
Find out more about creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
You'll need:
You may:
You could work at a TV studio, in an office, at a film studio or on a film set.
Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and you may spend nights away from home.
With experience, you could become an executive producer, or set up your own production company.
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