JOB REPORT / 27-2012 · 83 TASKS

Producers and Directors.

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Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station…
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Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition…

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78 of 83 tasks reviewed

This job has 83 core tasks. We went through 78 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Producers and Directors actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
AI DOES
Flags potential policy violations in live or recorded broadcasts using audio and video analysis
YOU DO
Judge context, nuance, and intent before making enforcement decisions
TASK 02
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
AI DOES
Scans program logs, flags missing or mismatched entries, and checks against FCC rule patterns
YOU DO
Use your broadcast knowledge to judge gray areas and decide the right fix
TASK 03
Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
AI DOES
Drafts outreach messages, manages contact lists, and helps schedule audition slots automatically
YOU DO
Keep the personal relationships and judgment calls that agents and actors actually respond to
TASK 04
Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.
AI DOES
Drafts scripts, suggests edits, flags pacing issues, and checks copy for errors
YOU DO
Make the final call on tone, timing, and what actually works for your audience
TASK 05
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, formats bids, and suggests budget language
YOU DO
Inject your creative vision and leverage your industry relationships
TASK 06
Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.
AI DOES
Scans incoming transmissions and flags advisories in real time
YOU DO
Decide how to respond to content changes and schedule shifts
TASK 07
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
AI DOES
Drafts call sheets, formats reports, and composes distribution emails automatically
YOU DO
Confirm venue availability, relationships, and real-world scheduling conflicts
TASK 08
Review information about programs and schedules to ensure accuracy and provide such information to local media outlets.
AI DOES
Scans schedules for errors, formats program info, and drafts releases for media outlets
YOU DO
Apply local knowledge and editorial judgment before sending anything out
TASK 09
Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.
AI DOES
Checks calendars, flags conflicts, and suggests open time slots
YOU DO
Weigh competing priorities and handle the people side of scheduling
TASK 10
Develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce.
AI DOES
Generates lists of program concepts, formats, and audience angles on demand
YOU DO
Filter ideas through deep knowledge of your market, audience, and brand voice
TASK 11
Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
AI DOES
Drafts script breakdowns, summarizes character notes, and organizes casting requirement sheets quickly
YOU DO
Read the room — know your actor, the casting director's taste, and tailor advice to the moment
TASK 12
Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
AI DOES
Summarizes scripts, identifies themes, pulls reference films, and suggests tone options
YOU DO
Trust your creative gut and lived experience to shape a unique vision
TASK 13
Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.
AI DOES
Suggests transition types, auto-matches cut points, and previews effects in editing software
YOU DO
Trust your instincts on timing and feel during live or creative production
TASK 14
Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
AI DOES
Drafts budget templates, builds schedule outlines, and generates marketing copy ideas
YOU DO
Make the tough calls on money, timing, and people that shape the whole project
TASK 15
Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.
AI DOES
Drafts shift schedules, spots coverage gaps, and suggests assignments based on availability data
YOU DO
Factor in staff relationships, growth goals, and real-world team dynamics
TASK 16
Develop promotions for current programs and specials.
AI DOES
Drafts promo copy, generates tagline options, and suggests campaign angles
YOU DO
Trust your gut on what will hook your specific audience
TASK 17
Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.
AI DOES
Analyzes ratings data, viewer demographics, and time slots to suggest scheduling options
YOU DO
Weigh community relationships, station identity, and creative fit when making final calls
TASK 18
Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback.
AI DOES
Summarizes audience surveys, spots rating trends, and flags underperforming shows
YOU DO
Trust your gut on brand fit, cultural timing, and what audiences will love next
TASK 19
Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.
AI DOES
Pulls spending data, builds budget drafts, and alerts you when costs go over limits
YOU DO
Decide which programming investments are worth the risk and negotiate trade-offs
TASK 20
Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting agendas, summarizes cross-department updates, and spots scheduling conflicts
YOU DO
Build trust across teams and make calls when departments disagree
TASK 21
Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.
AI DOES
Suggests cut points, syncs audio, and organizes footage automatically
YOU DO
Own the creative story decisions and emotional pacing
TASK 22
Select, acquire, and maintain programs, music, films, and other needed materials and obtain legal clearances for their use as necessary.
AI DOES
Searches content libraries, checks rights databases, and drafts licensing requests
YOU DO
Trust your gut on what fits your audience and negotiate deals with real people
TASK 23
Act as a liaison between talent and directors, providing information that performers or guests need to prepare for appearances and communicating relevant information from guests, performers, or staff to directors.
AI DOES
Drafts prep documents, schedules reminders, and summarizes key information for guests and directors
YOU DO
Build real trust with talent and read the room when things get tense or change fast
TASK 24
Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising activities.
AI DOES
Drafts fundraising copy, timelines, donor outreach emails, and budget summaries
YOU DO
Build donor trust and make real-time decisions at events
TASK 25
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
AI DOES
Suggests shot types, framing ideas, and composition references based on script or scene description
YOU DO
Make the final creative call that fits your story's tone, actors, and physical space
TASK 26
Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.
AI DOES
Screens resumes, sorts headshots, and flags performers who match basic role requirements
YOU DO
Trust your gut on who has the right energy and spark for the part
TASK 27
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
AI DOES
Drafts schedules, sends reminders, tracks task status, and flags conflicts across team calendars
YOU DO
Build trust with creative personalities and make judgment calls when tensions arise
TASK 28
Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.
AI DOES
Drafts promo scripts, suggests taglines, and outlines creative concepts
YOU DO
Bring the collaborative spark and final creative calls that make promos feel right for your audience
TASK 29
Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.
AI DOES
Searches performer databases, drafts casting calls, and screens basic profile matches
YOU DO
Trust your eye for how a person fits the scene and build real relationships with agents
TASK 30
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
AI DOES
Scans footage for technical problems like clipping audio, dropped frames, or color errors
YOU DO
Apply creative judgment and industry experience to decide if the work truly meets standards
TASK 31
Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.
AI DOES
Drafts news scripts, summarizes stories, and suggests PSA copy
YOU DO
Bring your voice, timing, and personality to the broadcast
TASK 32
Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
AI DOES
Scans schedules, flags missed slots, and checks logs for guideline violations
YOU DO
Trust your judgment on quality, tone, and audience fit
TASK 33
Establish pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
AI DOES
Suggests schedule drafts, flags timing conflicts, and models scene sequence options based on constraints
YOU DO
Make the final creative and logistical calls about what pace feels right and what the cast can actually do
TASK 34
Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.
AI DOES
Drafts policy language, summarizes existing rules, and flags gaps or conflicts in technical standards
YOU DO
Negotiate tradeoffs and build buy-in across leadership teams
TASK 35
Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
AI DOES
Searches talent databases, matches performer credits and skills to role requirements, and drafts candidate shortlists
YOU DO
Trust your eye for chemistry, presence, and fit that no data profile can capture
TASK 36
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
AI DOES
Drafts schedules, flags conflicts, summarizes performance data, and suggests programming options
YOU DO
Read the room, motivate staff, and make fast calls under pressure
TASK 37
Review film daily to check on work in progress and to plan for future filming.
AI DOES
Scans footage for technical problems, tags scenes, and summarizes progress logs
YOU DO
Watch the footage yourself and decide what feels right creatively
TASK 38SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Identify and approve equipment and elements required for productions, such as scenery, lights, props, costumes, choreography, and music.
AI DOES
Catalogs options and suggests equipment combinations
YOU DO
Approve choices that serve the vision
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 39
Select plays, scripts, books, news content, or ideas to be produced.
AI DOES
Summarizes scripts, flags themes, ranks options by trends, and drafts comparison notes
YOU DO
Trust your gut on what will move an audience and carry a project forward
TASK 40
Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
AI DOES
Drafts contract language, summarizes deal terms, and flags unusual clauses
YOU DO
Read the room and build trust with agents and performers
TASK 41
Choose settings and locations for films and determine how scenes will be shot in these settings.
AI DOES
Suggests locations, generates mood boards, and previews shot compositions using reference images
YOU DO
Trust your gut on how a real place will feel on camera and negotiate the creative vision with your team
TASK 42
Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.
AI DOES
Searches talent databases, screens profiles, and drafts outreach messages
YOU DO
Trust your gut on personality fit and manage real relationships
TASK 43
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
AI DOES
Researches rights holders, drafts inquiry emails, and summarizes licensing agreements
YOU DO
Negotiate deals and build trust with rights holders in person
TASK 44
Arrange financing for productions.
AI DOES
Drafts pitch decks, researches funding sources, and models financial scenarios
YOU DO
Build trust with investors and close deals through personal relationships
TASK 45
Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics.
AI DOES
Monitors video feeds for quality issues, flags graphics errors, and suggests optimal camera cuts in real time
YOU DO
Stay in the chair and own every live decision under pressure
TASK 46
Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.
AI DOES
Drafts audition sides, schedules sessions, and suggests screen test formats
YOU DO
Trust your gut on who lights up the room in person
TASK 47SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
AI DOES
Generates story outlines and draft scenes quickly
YOU DO
Shape the voice and emotional truth
About this analysis
53% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 48
Hire principal cast members and crew members, such as art directors, cinematographers, and costume designers.
AI DOES
Searches talent databases, summarizes reels and resumes, and flags candidate matches
YOU DO
Meet candidates in person and trust your gut on creative fit
TASK 49
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
AI DOES
Suggests shot sequences, flags pacing issues, and helps with script breakdowns
YOU DO
Make split-second creative calls and lead people on set
TASK 50
Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, tracks communications, and summarizes schedules or deal points
YOU DO
Build real relationships and read the room in live negotiations
TASK 51
Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
AI DOES
Drafts training guides, scripts, quizzes, and step-by-step instructions for equipment use
YOU DO
Show up in person to demonstrate equipment hands-on and correct mistakes in real time
TASK 52
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
AI DOES
Summarizes meeting notes, tracks action items, and flags progress gaps
YOU DO
Read the room, motivate the team, and make judgment calls on creative and logistical tradeoffs
TASK 53
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
AI DOES
Drafts negotiation prep materials, summarizes contract terms, and flags unusual clauses
YOU DO
Read the room, build relationships, and make the final call on deal terms
TASK 54
Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting notes, summarizes technical issues, and flags communication gaps between teams
YOU DO
Build trust across departments and make real-time calls during live production
TASK 55
Conduct interviews for broadcasts.
AI DOES
Generates interview questions, researches guests, and suggests follow-up angles
YOU DO
Build trust with guests and read the room live on air
TASK 56
Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues, such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage.
AI DOES
Summarizes meeting notes, flags budget issues, and drafts agenda items ahead of discussions
YOU DO
Lead the actual conversation, read the room, and make judgment calls with your team
TASK 57SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
AI DOES
Analyzes scripts and suggests cast breakdowns
YOU DO
Judge creative vision and budget reality
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 58SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile scripts, program notes, and other material related to productions.
AI DOES
Gathers and formats scripts and production materials
YOU DO
Curate what fits the vision
About this analysis
46% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 59
Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.
AI DOES
Assists with preset graphics, auto-switching suggestions, and cue tracking
YOU DO
Stay alert to live, unpredictable changes and make instant calls on the fly
TASK 60
Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
AI DOES
Helps screen video submissions, flag standout attributes, and organize candidate notes by role requirements
YOU DO
Trust your gut on star quality and live chemistry that no algorithm can feel
TASK 61
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
AI DOES
Drafts scene breakdowns, character notes, and talking points to help directors walk in prepared
YOU DO
Read the room, build trust with actors, and adjust your direction in real time based on their energy and instincts
TASK 62
Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
AI DOES
Drafts duty rosters, flags scheduling conflicts, and summarizes crew performance data
YOU DO
Read the room, make split-second calls, and keep a live crew focused under pressure
TASK 63
Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.
AI DOES
Helps schedule crew, flag conflicts in call sheets, and summarize production notes
YOU DO
Stay on set, read the room, and lead your team through the unexpected
TASK 64
Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance.
AI DOES
Drafts job postings, summarizes resumes, and suggests performance review templates
YOU DO
Build real relationships and make final calls on people
TASK 65SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
AI DOES
Updates files with performance history and availability data
YOU DO
Judge talent quality and potential fit
About this analysis
44% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 66SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
AI DOES
Drafts articles from reporter notes and sources
YOU DO
Shape the angle and verify truth
About this analysis
44% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 67
Hold auditions for parts or negotiate contracts with actors determined suitable for specific roles.
AI DOES
Drafts contract templates, summarizes actor profiles, and flags scheduling conflicts
YOU DO
Trust your gut on stage presence and build real relationships with talent
TASK 68
Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
AI DOES
Flags exposure, color, and framing problems on video feeds automatically
YOU DO
Call live shots and coach your crew with split-second creative decisions
TASK 69
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
AI DOES
Drafts talking points, summarizes past conflicts, and suggests mediation frameworks
YOU DO
Read the room, build trust, and make the final call on how to bring people together
TASK 70SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
AI DOES
Generates campaign ideas and analyzes market data
YOU DO
Shape strategy and guide the team
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 71
Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
AI DOES
Suggests cut timing and monitors signal quality on screen
YOU DO
Stay at the switcher and react live to what's happening on set
TASK 72
Direct setup of remote facilities and install or cancel programs at remote stations.
AI DOES
Drafts schedules, checklists, and communication logs for remote setup coordination
YOU DO
Show up on-site, make real-time calls, and manage people and equipment in person
TASK 73SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Consult with writers, producers, or actors about script changes or "workshop" scripts, through rehearsal with writers and actors to create final drafts.
AI DOES
Suggests edits and tracks script versions
YOU DO
Guide the creative vision and dynamics
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30% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 74SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
AI DOES
Searches databases and summarizes findings quickly
YOU DO
Choose what sources to trust
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26% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 75
Teach acting classes.
AI DOES
Suggests lesson plans, exercises, and reading materials
YOU DO
Show up, watch, feel, and coach real people in the room
TASK 76SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
AI DOES
Gathers background info and suggests discussion points
YOU DO
Build consensus and creative vision
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0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 77SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.
AI DOES
Suggests technical specs and visual effect options
YOU DO
Guide the creative vision and collaboration
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0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 78SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.
AI DOES
Catalogs actor performances and career updates
YOU DO
Judge who fits your specific vision
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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Occupation: Producers and Directors
SOC code: 27-2012
Tasks reviewed: 78 of 83

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Median pay (Colorado): $78,060 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 143,120
Employed in Colorado: 1,960
Job outlook: +4.9% by 2034 · ~12,800 openings/yr

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Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.

Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.

Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.

Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.

Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.

Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.

Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.

Review information about programs and schedules to ensure accuracy and provide such information to local media outlets.

Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.

Develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce.

Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.

Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.

Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.

Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.

Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.

Develop promotions for current programs and specials.

Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.

Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback.

Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.

Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.

Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.

Select, acquire, and maintain programs, music, films, and other needed materials and obtain legal clearances for their use as necessary.

Act as a liaison between talent and directors, providing information that performers or guests need to prepare for appearances and communicating relevant information from guests, performers, or staff to directors.

Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising activities.

Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.

Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.

Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.

Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.

Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.

Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.

Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.

Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.

Establish pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.

Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.

Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.

Review film daily to check on work in progress and to plan for future filming.

Identify and approve equipment and elements required for productions, such as scenery, lights, props, costumes, choreography, and music.

Select plays, scripts, books, news content, or ideas to be produced.

Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.

Choose settings and locations for films and determine how scenes will be shot in these settings.

Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.

Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.

Arrange financing for productions.

Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics.

Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.

Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.

Hire principal cast members and crew members, such as art directors, cinematographers, and costume designers.

Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.

Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.

Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.

Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.

Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.

Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.

Conduct interviews for broadcasts.

Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues, such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage.

Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.

Compile scripts, program notes, and other material related to productions.

Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.

Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.

Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.

Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.

Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.

Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance.

Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.

Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.

Hold auditions for parts or negotiate contracts with actors determined suitable for specific roles.

Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.

Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.

Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.

Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.

Direct setup of remote facilities and install or cancel programs at remote stations.

Consult with writers, producers, or actors about script changes or "workshop" scripts, through rehearsal with writers and actors to create final drafts.

Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.

Teach acting classes.

Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.

Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.

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