TV or film producer

As a TV or film producer, you may:

• research source materials for film and TV ideas
• commission writers to create draft scripts
• work out what resources are needed to begin production
• identify sources of funding and raise finances
• hire staff, cast and crew
• check and approve locations
• pitch ideas to TV companies and film studios to back your project
• plan filming schedules
• manage cash flow, schedule and budget
• work with marketing companies and distributors

• knowledge of media production and communication
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• knowledge of English language
• leadership skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to use your initiative
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to organise your time and workload
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• college course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• a broadcaster training scheme
• specialist courses run by private training providers

With experience, you could become an executive producer, or set up your own production company.