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Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio

Also known as: Art Framing Manager, Artistic Director, Assistant Director, Associate Artistic Director, Commercial Director, Creative Director, Director, Drama Director, Dramatic Coach, Dramatic Director

Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma5%
Post-Secondary Certificate7%
Associate's Degree1%
Bachelor's Degree69%
Master's Degree15%
Doctoral/Professional Degree4%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

6 months - 1 year13%
1-2 years1%
2-4 years49%
4-6 years18%
6-8 years16%
Over 10 years3%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None8%
Up to 1 month18%
1-3 months29%
3-6 months16%
6 months - 1 year4%
1-2 years3%
2-4 years8%
4-6 years15%

How AI Impacts Each Task

25 tasks analyzed

Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.

Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.

Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.

Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.

Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityCooperationLeadershipInitiativeStress ToleranceAchievement/EffortPersistenceIndependenceAdaptability/FlexibilityAnalytical ThinkingSelf Control

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$83,480

per year

Mean Wage

$114,280

per year

Employment

145K

workers

Wage Range

$43,060 - $198,530

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$43,060Median: $83,480$198,530
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