Producers in the entertainment industry tend to the business and financial matters involved in making a movie, television show, or stage production. They oversee production and are responsible for the budget, timeline, and quality of the finished product.
The Job Scope
Hiring staff for the production, such as the director, crew, and, sometimes, the cast
Coordinating the activities of writers, directors, managers, actors, and other personnel throughout the production process
Raising money and setting the budget and size of a production
Establishing management policies
Approving major production changes
Monitoring post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details
Performing management activities such as overseeing budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing
Conducting meetings with staff to discuss production progress and check-ins to ensure production objectives goals are met
Skills Required
Effectively coordinate with all of the people in a production to keep it running smoothly.
Make decisions for a production and decide on who to hire.
Create a realistic production schedule and ensure that the production is running on time
Academic Requirement
Degree in Video & Film Production
A-Level
Minimum of 2 principal passes
STPM
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Australian Matriculation
Minimum of ATAR 60
Canadian Pre-University
At least an average of 60%
Diploma in Video & Film Production
SPM / O-Level
Minimum 3 credits
Salary Range
FRESH GRADUATE
An early career Film/TV Producer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of RM 3,000 a month.
SENIOR LEVEL
A mid-career Film/TV Producer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of RM 6,250 a month.