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Advertising (Production)

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A Day in the Life

A Production Director in the Advertising industry typically works with the creative, media, and account services departments to create ad campaigns for specific companies and products. Some of their daily tasks include showing creative samples, compiling quotes for ad campaigns, and meeting with vendors and clients to establish relationships. Essentially, it is the production director’s responsibility to ensure the vision of the creative department, and the client is brought to life in the best possible way, while also making sure budgets and deadlines are met for these campaigns and projects.

Work Responsibilities

Growth Path

  1. Jr. Production Director
  2. Mid-level Production Director
  3. Mid-Sr. Production Director
  4. Sr. Production Director

Skills You'll Need

  • Superb negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail 
  • Creative problem solving skills 
  • Superior organizational skills

Industries You'll Work In

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Teams You'll Work With

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Demand for Talent

  • Projected Growth: STRONG 
  • Current Demand: MASSIVE 
  • Since advertising and marketing campaigns will continue to be essential for organizations who look to expand their share of the market, the demand for Production Directors will always be high.

Compensation

$75K-$90K
Jr. Production Director
$90K-$105K
Mid-level Production Director
$105K-$130K
Mid-Sr. Production Director
$130K+
Sr. Production Director
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Work/Life Balance Score

Work/life balance is when someone equally prioritizes their career and their personal life. This balance can vary greatly from one career to the next.

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Job Stability Score

Job stability is about more than your experience and career. As industries decline, so do the jobs in them.

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Prestige Score

Job stability is about more than your experience and career. As industries decline, so do the jobs in them.

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