Careers in Video Production
Posted on January 27, 2011 - Filed Under References and Resources
If you have aspirations to get involved in public access television from a production standpoint you might be wondering how to best o about accomplishing that. If so, the Bureau of Labor Statistics points out that the significant points to be taken into consideration include:
- Keen competition is expected for the more glamorous, high-paying jobswriters, actors, producers, and directorsbut better job prospects are expected for multimedia artists and animators, film and video editors, and others skilled in digital filming and computer-generated imaging.
- Small or independent filmmakers may provide the best job prospects for new entrants.
- Although many films are shot on location, employment is centered in several major cities, particularly New York and Los Angeles.
- Many workers have formal training, but experience, talent, creativity, and professionalism are the factors that are most important in getting many jobs in this industry.
Additionally, working hours within the industry are typically unusual from the normal (9:00 5:00) and an estimated 22 percent of all workers have part-time scheduled. The site goes on to point out that “producers often work under stress as they try to meet schedules, stay within budget, and resolve personnel and production problems” so if you’re in pursuit of a laid-back career, this may not be the best choice.An offshoot to a pure production position is as an editor or sound effects (recording) engineer.While it is indicated that there are “no specific training requirements for producers and directors” it is indicated that “talent, experience, and business acumen are very important.”Employment outlook is projected to grow about 14 in this industry with job growth resulting “from the increase in demand for programming needed to fill the rising number of cable and satellite television channels, both in the United States and abroad.”If you’d like more information about a career in Public Access television you may want to check out the 2010-2011 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook available through the Bureau of Labor Statistics.