Overview
Producers, directors, choreographers and professionals in related occupations oversee and control the technical and artistic aspects of film, television, video game, radio, dance and theatre productions. They are employed by film production companies, radio and television stations, video game companies, broadcast departments, advertising companies, sound recording studios, record production companies and dance companies. They may also be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Record producers
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, direct musicians and singers during rehearsals and recordings and manage technicians involved in duplicating, dubbing and mastering of recordings.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$51,845
$88,566
$146,654
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 40.45
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
1,339expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Record producers
A university degree or college diploma in music or the recording arts and experience in a technical or production occupation in the recording arts are usually required.
Additional information
Membership in a related guild or union may be required.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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