What is a media producer?

A media producer is the primary administrative presence on a television show or film set. As a media producer, your job duties involve ensuring the smooth running of a production. You develop the budget, hire crew members, rent equipment, determine locations, create production schedules, help with finding directors and cast members, and work with the executive producers to secure money for the production. You can serve as media producer on various sized projects, from digital shorts to big budget blockbusters.