origional source-FastCompany.com

Here is an excerpt from an interesting article I came across about the 25 top jobs for the next 4 years according to Fast Company which draws on the work of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an innovation expert to tap the top jobs.

The televsion industry makes the list and that is the part I will focus on. These facts follow up on previous posts about the importance of Producers and Directors in the field.

The Jobs

Personal finance adviser
Medical scientist
Computer software engineer
Chiropractor
Environmental engineer
Biochemist and biophysicist
Sales manager
Epidemiologist
Computer system analyst
Athlete
Agent and business manager for artists, performers, and athletes
Marketing manager
Producer and director
Actor
Lawyer
Advertising and promotions manager
Management analyst
Postsecondary education administrator
Financial manager
Actuary
Airline pilot, copilot, and flight engineer
Geoscientist
Market research analyst
Securities sales agent
Medical and health services manager

Producer and Director
What they do: Producers are the financial and business managers for movies, television programs, and stage shows. They select scripts, develop budgets, arrange financing, and help hire directors and actors. News producers, whether for TV or radio, help develop individual pieces and decide which ones see the light of day. Directors handle the creative side of a production and make decisions about a film or program’s setting, costumes, music, and acting.

Why the job is hot: They make a lot of decisions and the best ones are innovative ones. There are more media outlets than ever, and it is going to take more directors and producers to fill the airtime. So job prospects are solid. There are no education requirements, although most producers and directors have completed some college coursework. A business degree is a plus for a producer, while a director would probably benefit from some time in film school. Salaries depend on how much work you get, so earnings are uneven.