Producers

Job Description:

The producer heads the production team and produces programs. He conceptualises an idea, formulates the program, coordinates with the scriptwriter, selects artists, discusses the presentation with the media personnel and researchers and finally coordinates the production. Producers generally work independently for radio, TV, films or the government owned networks. Unlike in filmmaking   the role of a producer and director are less clearly defined in radio and television.

Educational Qualification:

Postgraduate in Mass communication, with specialisation in Audio-Visual Communication is desirable though not essential. Also refer to `introduction’ to Radio and Television Broadcasting.

APYL Career Counselor has details on:

20 Institutes offering postgraduate courses in Mass Communication under Career Fields Journalism & Mass Communication and Course Type Post Graduate

Opening:

Every T.V. and Radio Broadcasting channel, advertising agencies, private production organization, large corporate organizations and also inter-net service providers require producers.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 7,500 per month (excluding other allowances)