Movie/TV Director

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Work Tasks

• Look at the script for a TV show and decide how to direct it
• Select cast members and direct their acting
• Direct rehearsals and select scenery, costumes, and music
• Tell technicians what kinds of lights, props, and other equipment to use
• Work for advertising agencies, TV stations, and network entertainment centers mostly in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles
• Work with scripts, cameras, microphones, scenery, lights, props, costumes, and musical scores

Salary, Size & Growth

• $86,000 average per year ($41.25 per hour)
• A medium occupation (83,500 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.0% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree in cinematography, journalism, or a related field
• Employers Prefer: A graduate degree, plus movie/TV industry experience
• Skills/Courses: Skills include acting, writing, directing, and business experience.