Producers and Directors
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Producers and Directors to increase by 4.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 181,000 to 188,300 jobs. Its estimate of 12,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($90,360), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
181,000
Projected employment (2034)
188,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
12,100
Pay & Preparation
$90,360
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4.38/5) • Speaking (4.25/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4.12/5) • Monitoring (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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