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What does an Associate Producer do?
Associate Producers contribute significantly to the
production process, as they are responsible for specific elements delegated to
them by the Producer.
This diverse role may encompass development, research, and
packaging, raising production finance, supervising the production design team
(sets, costumes, etc.), supervising post-production or coordinating the work of
the various visual effects companies.
In fact, they may carry out any production work that the
Producer is too busy to supervise personally and which is not covered by one of
the other production roles (e.g. Executive Producer, Co-producer, Line
Producer). Whatever their exact role, Associate Producers must be able to troubleshoot
any production difficulties or problems that come within their area of
responsibility.
The term Associate Producer is also sometimes used to
describe a Producer from a smaller production company which is co-producing the
film, who has typically raised a small amount of funding for the project but
not enough to warrant an Executive Producer or Co-Producer credit.
Associate Producer is often a junior-level job reserved
for promising young Producers with limited experience. The job can be exhausting
and require endless patience but may be the best way to learn about the
industry and the job path ahead.
The journey into the film industry is never easy and takes
a great deal of tenacity. You have to have enough passion and enthusiasm for
your chosen career path to carry you through the disappointments and
rejections. Personal contact is the key so attend industry organized networking
events – these are predominantly organized by the guilds and associations – and
even if the topic isn't relevant to your skill, the networking opportunities
are the same.
The job of the Associate Producer is generally on a
freelance basis and you will be expected to work as and when required. You will
be under contract which will specify your working conditions and rate of
remuneration. The negotiation of the contract will be between yourself and the
employer. The hours can be long and the job can involve long periods working
away from home.
Typical career routes
There is no pre-determined route to becoming an Associate
Producer. A number of colleges offer courses in film producing, however it is
impossible to master all the necessary skills by study alone.
Typically, an Associate Producer may either have
experience in the Production Office or Post Production, or may be a graduate
with limited experience in the field and be employed as a junior position, or a
Producer within an associated production company.
Essential knowledge & skills
The skills required of Associate Producers depend on the
specific responsibility delegated to them. Associate Producers must be able to
contribute to good working relationships and be excellent communicators. They
must act decisively and sensitively under pressure. As part of the production
team they should be able to plan, inspire, supervise and delegate.
According to the requirements of current Health &
Safety Legislation, Associate Producers are not legally responsible for setting
up health and safety procedures, however they may be required to carry out risk
assessments according to regulatory requirements. They also have a duty to
ensure that their own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
Associate Producers work in television, film, theater,
radio, and other production settings. Depending on the size and budget of a
performance or production, there may be several different producers working on
the production team. One of these professionals is the associate producer whose
main function is to assist more senior producers, such as executive producers,
in completing a show, video, broadcast, or performance.
An Associate Producer position can often be an entry level
one. Often referred to as the 'AP', an Associate Producer generally assists the
producer in putting the TV program or film together. Associate producer
responsibilities will vary from project to project. Duties may include
organizing production personnel, coordinating set construction, operating a
teleprompter, supervising lighting or sound plans, editing scripts, or writing
news items. Other duties may include writing, editing, organizing scripts,
running the teleprompter in news casts, or helping the editor by making beat
calls.
An Associate Producer needs good writing and editing
skills, and may often be called upon to make simple editorial decisions when
editing video by choosing the shots that match the copy. The Associate Producer
will generally be required to rewrite wire copy, and may also be responsible
for cueing up tapes, and making sure scripts are in order.
The Associate Producer may also pitch story ideas, help
guide the editorial content of the program, assist with promotions, handle some
bookings as well as manage the growing tape needs on the program. The role may
also have the responsibility for assisting with the show's or film's webpage.
SOME OF THE POSSIBLE JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES (That may
apply or be required)
- Comprehensive knowledge of production management and production techniques…
- Excellent knowledge of handling administrative functions and managing staff…
- Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills…
- Handling the tasks of creative production and development…
- Responsible for budget performance, content quality, and overseeing market share of assigned project…
- Assisting associate producers, producers, and production assistants in all aspects of the production… Tracking and reporting on production schedules and budgets for news shows…
- Planning, directing, and managing the creation and content…
- Assisting subordinates and conducting performance reviews…
- Coordinated the work of producers and created a unified end result…
- Tracked and met deadlines for projects, adjusted production schedules, and ensured projects are delivered on time…
- Maintained and updated content in master schedule and database…
From top to
bottom, the chain of command runs:
- Executive Producer
- Co-executive Producer
- Line Producer
- Supervising Producer
- Producer
- Co-producer
- Coordinating Producer
- Consulting Producer
- Associate Producer
- Segment Producer
- Field Producer
- Edit Producer
- Post Producer
Sources,
References & Credits: Google, Wikipedia, Wikihow, Pinterest, IMDB, Linked
In, Indie Wire, Film Making Stuff, Hiive, Film Daily, New York Film Academy, The
Balance, The Numbers, Film Maker Magazine, Media Match, Quora, Creative Skill
Set, Investopedia, Variety, No Film School, Daily Variety, The Film Agency, Best
Sample Resume, How Stuff Works, Career Trend, Producer's Code of Credits, Producers
Guild of America, Film Connection, Entertainment Careers
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