Jim Brennan
VHS Member Old Skool
THis, according to a yahoo survey. They came in number 13 and 14.
#13 Producer and Director
What they do: Producers are the financial and business managers for movies, television programs, and stage shows. They select scripts, develop budgets, arrange financing, and help hire directors and actors. News producers, whether for TV or radio, help develop individual pieces and decide which ones see the light of day. Directors handle the creative side of a production and make decisions about a film or program's setting, costumes, music, and acting.
Why the job is hot: They make a lot of decisions and the best ones are innovative ones. There are more media outlets than ever, and it is going to take more directors and producers to fill the airtime. So job prospects are solid. There are no education requirements, although most producers and directors have completed some college coursework. A business degree is a plus for a producer, while a director would probably benefit from some time in film school. Salaries depend on how much work you get, so earnings are uneven.
Job Growth Index: 30.98
Education Index: 73.72
Salary Range Index: 78.57
Innovation Index: 42
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#14 Actor
What they do: Being an actor involves acting on stage, on TV, or on the silver screen. Sometimes -- OK, many times -- you don't even have to be particularly good at it to be successful. Being an actor often requires being very good looking.
Why the job is hot: See Athletes, above.
Job Growth Index: 30.08
Education Index: 66.77
Salary Range Index: 79.58
Innovation Index: 46
The whole article:
http://biz.yahoo.com/special/bestjobs05.html
#13 Producer and Director
What they do: Producers are the financial and business managers for movies, television programs, and stage shows. They select scripts, develop budgets, arrange financing, and help hire directors and actors. News producers, whether for TV or radio, help develop individual pieces and decide which ones see the light of day. Directors handle the creative side of a production and make decisions about a film or program's setting, costumes, music, and acting.
Why the job is hot: They make a lot of decisions and the best ones are innovative ones. There are more media outlets than ever, and it is going to take more directors and producers to fill the airtime. So job prospects are solid. There are no education requirements, although most producers and directors have completed some college coursework. A business degree is a plus for a producer, while a director would probably benefit from some time in film school. Salaries depend on how much work you get, so earnings are uneven.
Job Growth Index: 30.98
Education Index: 73.72
Salary Range Index: 78.57
Innovation Index: 42
Back to the list
#14 Actor
What they do: Being an actor involves acting on stage, on TV, or on the silver screen. Sometimes -- OK, many times -- you don't even have to be particularly good at it to be successful. Being an actor often requires being very good looking.
Why the job is hot: See Athletes, above.
Job Growth Index: 30.08
Education Index: 66.77
Salary Range Index: 79.58
Innovation Index: 46
The whole article:
http://biz.yahoo.com/special/bestjobs05.html
