Producer
Plan and oversee a media production from end–to–end.
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- What's it like to be a Producer?
- How to become a Producer
- Latest Producer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Producers
- Is Producer the right role for you?
- Producer role reviews
What's it like to be a Producer?
Producers plan and control the overall production of film, television, music or other media. They oversee a media production from its formation through the hiring, production and distribution phases and are responsible for its commercial success.
Tasks and duties
- Hiring a team of creative professionals including Directors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers and cast members.
- Sourcing and approving locations, studio hire and equipment.
- Approving and overseeing production schedules and budgets.
- Overseeing sales, marketing and distribution of media through third–party firms.
- Having final say on creative direction of production (where applicable).
- Pitching creative ideas and securing financing for media production.
How to become a Producer
It is possible to work as a Producer without qualifications, however tertiary qualifications or extensive industry experience may be advantageous. It is recommended to join a professional association such as the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).
- Complete a university degree such as the Bachelor of Media. This is typically a three–year course of full–time study.
- Consider completing postgraduate study such as the Master of Media Arts and Production. This is typically a two–year course of full–time study.
- Search and apply for internship opportunities while studying. This will provide you with valuable industry experience and exposure to media productions.
- Aim to secure a Producer’s Assistant role upon graduation and develop your experience and skills.
- Join the MEAA while studying and upgrade membership upon graduation.
- Develop and showcase a portfolio of your work. This can include work you’ve done on mock media projects.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Producer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Radio Industry
Broadcasting
Editorial
Journalism
Audience Targeting
Digital Platforms
Twitter
Facebook
Researching
Instagram
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Latest Producer reviews
Feb 2025
Love my job, don’t love that it takes over my life
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Communication
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationAdvertising, Arts & Media
The good thingsJournalism and television is a wonderful career for people who are passionate about telling stories and learning new things. It’s a vocation, not a career.
The challengeswork-life balance is difficult to achieve, and job security is poor as more people move away from traditional media consumption.
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Apr 2024
Producing is a dance between problem solving and expressing your creativity.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Film and Video
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAdvertising, Arts & Media
The good thingsI get to be creative and a problem solver at the same time. Working with a dynamic and creative team, on projects that are always changing. Creating something you are proud of makes all the hard work ...
The challengesIt can be challenging getting clients to understand that need to pay more for quality, it takes time and skill to create content for them but with the rise of cheaper alternatives and AI this is becom...
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