List of Careers & Job Ideas

The Career Profile of the Producer will be described in this article. A Producer oversees the entire production of a play, film or television program.

His job includes:

• managing the development of the script,

• planning the production schedule,

• coordinating the set, location, equipment and logistics,

• hiring key personnel

• supervising his artistes and crew,

• approving costume and prop designs

• managing production budget

• fundraising or sourcing for sponsorship

• being in-charge of publicity

• arranging for distributors

• managing ticket sales and logistics

A Producer must be able to work long and irregular hours under pressure to meet tight deadlines. He must be passionate and be able to motivate his team.

He usually possesses a Diploma or a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) in any of the following courses:

Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre Arts, Arts Management, Music Technology, Acting, or Musical Theatre.