Television Producer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Television Producer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Find new projects to pursue.
  • Source funding for projects.
  • Hire a suitable director for projects.
  • Create a budget and schedule for projects.
  • Supervise the progress of the project from production through to post-production
  • Deliver the finished production on time and to budget.
  • Obtain the rights to relevant songs, books or plays.
  • Edit the script where necessary.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Television Producer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Television Producer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.