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Job outlook for associate producers and editor in the United States
Are associate producer and editor jobs in demand?
Associate producer and editor job and salary trends over time
Associate producer and editor jobs over time
Associate producer and editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,271 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,099 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,188 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,091 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,080 | 0.00% |
Average associate producer and editor salary over time
Associate producer and editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,973 | $23.06 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $46,730 | $22.47 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $45,009 | $21.64 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $44,971 | $21.62 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $44,551 | $21.42 | +3.7% |
Associate producer and editor jobs by state
Most common states for associate producers and editor
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 147 | 21% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 820 | 4% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 25 | 4% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 92 | 3% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 19 | 3% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 747 | 2% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 184 | 2% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 159 | 2% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 158 | 2% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 132 | 2% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 116 | 2% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 101 | 2% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 100 | 2% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 65 | 2% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 59 | 2% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 23 | 2% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 17 | 2% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 16 | 2% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 14 | 2% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 14 | 2% |
Most common cities for associate producers and editor
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $51,176 |
| 2 | New York | 1 | 0% | $63,109 |
Associate Producer And Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of associate producer and editor experts
Olympic College
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Susquehanna University
Columbia College Chicago
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Florida State University
University of North Texas
California University of Pennsylvania
University of Minnesota
University of Oregon
Amy Hesketh
Full Time FacultyOlympic College
Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) Division
What soft skills should all Associate Producers And Editor possess?
Amy Hesketh: -Collaboration.
-Teamwork.
-Project management.
-Crew management.
-Professionalism.
What skills stand out on Associate Producer And Editor resumes?
Amy Hesketh: Ability to work with a variety of editing software (Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro/Audition, Resolve). Screenwriting and story development.
What type of skills will young Associate Producers And Editor need?
Patricia Hastings: Young graduates will need a few skills outside of the usual ones for a good journalism job. They will have to be able to interview for jobs via Zoom or whatever system is used. That's a different skill set than being in person. I also believe students will have to work harder to "brand" themselves. Why should someone hire you? Do the resume and work examples say "I am the go to person for getting this done?" Make an elevator pitch for yourself and see how hard it is to do. The usual skills still need to be there-video, social, maybe audio-because that's what it takes today.
I also think graduates needs to be aware of the information that's out there, and be suspicious or know enough to check for accuracy. If a photo is digitally manipulated, will you know? How can you tell? In my opinion, this is maybe the biggest skill needed. What is balanced and researched as to what is created to satisfy some agenda? This has and will continue to be an area to watch.
Craig Stark Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communications, Department Head of CommunicationsSusquehanna University
Communications Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Associate Producer And Editor job market given the pandemic?
Craig Stark Ph.D.: Probably more remote work opportunities. I would expect many employers will find it more cost-effective to have employees work from home or remote sites, which means employees have to have a good working knowledge of time management and technical skills.
What skills stand out on Associate Producer And Editor resumes?
Duncan MacKenzie: For all young artists, organizational skills, digital and web-based skills, and an ability to communicate verbally and textually are very important; beyond that, craft-based skills relevant to whatever is being made are always crucial.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Associate Producers And Editor?
Nate Bynum: Undoubtedly, training was greatly affected during the pandemic. Arts training is now, and has always been, hands-on. Even if classes were allowed in-person, social distance spacing is anathema to the movement in the discipline. Theatre and screen acting are collaborative arts. Teachers and students have to work together and nearby. This can not be accomplished via Zoom and 6ft. spacing. Social distance does not exist in the arts. Thus, the limits placed on teachers and students in executing exercises, performing scene work or tech work, or proving to understand the intricate details of a particular art were lost and will have to be learned at another time.
What general advice would you give to an Associate Producer And Editor?
Michael Neal Ph.D.: The advice can be tricky, especially since our graduates go into a number of fields. My hope for them is that they continue to build upon what they learned in our program and apply it to new situations and contexts outside of school. I often tell students that editing, writing, and media aren't skills you master and then apply universally across contexts. Instead, we encourage students to keep growing and stretching themselves, since they will most likely face new genres, audiences, and contexts that they didn't see in college. Therefore, we teach them to be flexible, to be close readers, and analyze each rhetorical situation to determine how to best communicate within that context. Good writing isn't one-size-fits-all. Instead, it's a complex, negotiated relationship between writers, texts, contexts, audiences, media, modalities, etc.
What general advice would you give to an Associate Producer And Editor?
Johnathan Paul: My number one piece of advice for soon-to-be or recent graduates is never to stop learning. I always strive to tell my students to be as diverse as possible. Don't just know one thing; in today's market, you need to know how to do several things. Diversify your tool palette. This will help you in the long run and may lead you to a career path you didn't realize existed.
What type of skills will young Associate Producers And Editor need?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: College graduates in 2021 and beyond, need all of the skills that English programs have to offer: critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and flexibility. New hires need to be able to adapt to workplace changes quickly and with aplomb, which requires critical thinking and problem solving and the ability to communicate those solutions to a diverse audience clearly and effectively. Those skills are refined and practiced regularly in English programs.
What general advice would you give to an Associate Producer And Editor?
Thomas Reynolds: I think there will be a lasting impact of this pandemic on graduates. The nature of the field is that others in the industry (scientists, engineers, for ex.) often take on tech writing and communication tasks in tight economic conditions, or even just as a matter of a particular culture in a particular business. However, the field of technical communication has been predicted to have a strong future (see Bureau of Labor Statistics, which predicts growth in jobs in this field).
Technical writing and communication require that students are comfortable with technology and communication and that they adapt to changing situations. I think there are also opportunities for savvy graduates who can offer certain skills and experiences that are unique to the changing situation. This field has a long history of resilience for its graduates seeking jobs in tough circumstances.
Cristina Calhoon
Senior Career Instructor, Undergraduate AdvisorUniversity of Oregon
Department of Classics
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Associate Producers And Editor to find work opportunities?
Cristina Calhoon: The skills that Classics graduates learn (good communication skills; careful, clear, and well-organized oral and written presentation; research, comparison, and analysis of ancient sources; linguistic proficiency in more than one language) make them flexible and adaptable. Graduate school is the goal of many of our graduates, who complete law and medical degrees in prestigious programs throughout the nation.
Some also do very well in business school, where the breadth of their academic background, the adaptability of their skills, and their analytical and communication proficiency make them highly competitive with respect to graduates from strictly pre-professional programs.
In addition to occupations in all levels of education, academic research, and archeology, some Classics graduates have also established careers in management, public relations, fundraising, administration, as well as a library, archival, and museum work, while some have also created opportunities for themselves in computer occupations, arts, and media.