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Occupational Report for Producers and Directors (27-2012) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

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Producers and Directors
Employment Outlook for Producers and Directors
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Producers and Directors There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Television Assistant News Director 7/14/10 Eugene DOE, Neg.
Executive Producer-Digital Media 8/24/10 Eugene DOE
Program Director 8/30/10 Portland DOE
Assistant News Director 9/2/10 Portland DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Producers and Directors The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 19 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 19 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Producer of the Morning Update 8/30/10 Portland Newsradio 1190 KEX
Program Director 8/30/10 Portland 1190 KEX/620 KPOJ Portland
Production Films Auditions Available in Oregon Coast 8/26/10
Budget Film Extras Auditions Available in Corvallis/alban y 8/22/10 Corvallis
Program Director - KXTE Las Vegas 8/19/10 CBS Radio
Director of Technical Operations-Comcast SportsNet Northwest-Portland, OR 8/18/10 Portland Comcast Sports Group
Program Director 8/18/10 Portland salem communications
Auditions for Featured Films Available in Oregon Coast 8/3/10
Casting f Talent - SW P tland 7/25/10 Portland
Web producer koin local 6 in portland is looking for... 7/23/10 Portland
Ignite director for koin local 6, direct newscasts, breaking news... 7/23/10 Portland
Ignite Director 7/19/10 Portland
Web Producer 7/19/10 Portland
News producer koin local 6 tv is looking for a... 7/18/10 Portland
News Director - KTVL TV 7/9/10 Medford Freedom Communications, Inc.
Casting TV Pilot 7/6/10 Portland
Lead Roles and Film Extras Auditions Available in Salem 6/10/10 Salem
Casting Calls and Open Auditions! 6/8/10 Bend
STAGE HANDS NEEDED 6/4/10 Salem
State of Oregon License Information for Producers and Directors No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Producers and Directors
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $29,769 $39,228 $54,595 $75,854 $145,351 $71,245
Multnomah / Washington 36,474 45,940 60,533 96,716 152,808 79,329
Jackson / Josephine 26,648 35,462 47,208 66,857 92,364 53,254
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Producers and Directors
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 779 839 60 7.7% 6 25 31
Multnomah / Washington 529 572 43 8.1% 4 17 22
Jackson / Josephine 99 106 7 7.1% 1 3 4
Lane 53 53 0 0.0% 0 2 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 35 37 2 5.7% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 33 34 1 3.0% 0 1 1
Clackamas 29 31 2 6.9% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 6 7 1 16.7% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Producers and Directors
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 779
Total, All Industries Private 739
Wholesale Trade Private 12
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 12
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 12
Information Private 432
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Private 156
Motion Picture and Video Industries Private 151
Broadcasting (except Internet) Private 271
Radio and Television Broadcasting Private 254
Cable and Other Subscription Programming Private 17
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 82
Specialized Design Services Private 13
Advertising and Related Services Private 65
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 40
Educational Services Private 48
Technical and Trade Schools Private 10
Other Schools and Instruction Private 32
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 114
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Private 114
Performing Arts Companies Private 76
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events Private 17
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers Private 15
Total, All Industries State 16
Educational Services State 16
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 16
Total, All Industries Local 15
Educational Services Local 13
Educational Requirements for Producers and Directors Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Producers and Directors
  • Analyze Documents And Manuscripts
  • Apply Film Production Techniques
  • Apply Stage Craft
  • Conduct Employment Interviews
  • Convey Emotion Through Dramatic Performance Or Artistic Work
  • Coordinate Production Plans, And Direct Activities Of Stage Crew Or Performers
  • Coordinate Work Of Various Departments Involved In Radio, Television, Or Motion Picture Production
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Direct Camera Operators
  • Direct Talent
  • Distinguish Beauty And Talent
  • Emphasize Moods And Convey Emotions Through Sound Recording
  • Express Creatively Through Music, Dance Or Acting
  • Give Direction In Audio Recording Studio
  • Hire And Dismiss Employees
  • Interpret And Analyze Scripts
  • Interpret And Apply Copyright Laws
  • Make Presentations
  • Operate Film Or Sound Editing Equipment
  • Perceive Color, Balance And Proportion
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual Or Dramatic Arts
  • Use Marketing Techniques
  • Write Grant Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Producers and Directors The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Spun Academy Inc.
824 SW 18th Avenue, Suite B
Portland, OR 97025-1601
Phone: (503) 533-7007
Programs of Training:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Producers and Directors No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Producers and Directors matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Music Directors And Composers 46%
Entertainers And Performers, Sports And Related Workers, All Other 42%
Choreographers 40%