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Producer

Producer

Producers are the glue that holds a production together. They turn a creative idea into a practical plan, balancing client requirements, quality, timelines and budgets while making sure everyone knows what needs to happen next.

 

Some Producers specialise in areas such as digital, content or television production. Depending on the project, they may work with designers, developers, directors, photographers, videographers, editors and other production partners. Strong project management is central to the role: knowing who needs to do what, by when and how much it will cost.

Great skills to have as a Producer

Seeing how all the moving parts need to work together and planning how they will fit.
A practical approach to solving problems and finding a way to the right outcome.
Strong organisation, attention to detail, communication and budget management.
A love of variety and building strong relationships with a wide range of people.
Curiosity about every part of production, so you can respond quickly when plans change.

Pathway to becoming a Producer

Producers come from a broad range of backgrounds, and tertiary study is not always required. If you want to continue studying, courses in screen production, design, digital media, performing arts or project management can build useful knowledge, depending on the type of production that interests you.

Practical experience is valuable. A portfolio or showreel can help if you want to work in hands-on content production, but you can also demonstrate your experience through projects you have organised or helped deliver. Volunteering on productions can give you useful experience and help you build industry connections.

Transferable skills also matter. Experience coordinating people, managing deadlines, working with budgets and solving problems can all help you stand out when applying for an entry-level production role.

Career progression

Production can sit across many different parts of an agency, so gaining broad experience early in your career can help you discover where you want to focus.

 

People may begin as a Production Assistant or Junior Producer, then progress to Producer, Senior Producer, Executive Producer or Head of Production. Titles vary between agencies and different types of production.

 

Build your understanding of project management, budgets, suppliers and the complete production process. The more confidently you can guide a project from idea to delivery, the more opportunities you are likely to have.