Description
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.
Interests
- Artistic
- Enterprising
Work Values
- Independence
- Recognition
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
- Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
- Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
- Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Thinking Creatively
- Working with Computers
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Video creation and editing software
- Web page creation and editing software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Music or sound editing software
- Web platform development software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Speech Clarity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Communications and Media
- English Language
- Telecommunications
- Computers and Electronics
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Avid Certified User: Media ComposerCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Avid Certified Professional: Media ComposerCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Avid Certified Support Representative: Avid VENUE | S6LCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Avid Certified Support Representative for EditingCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $41,818 |
| Median (50%) | $74,196 |
| High (90%) | $169,273 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $48,021 |
| Mid Level | $75,807 |
| Senior Level | $100,987 |
| Expert Level | $169,840 |
Employability
There are currently 167,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 181,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 8%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 8%
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