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Job outlook for creative services producers in the United States
Are creative services producer jobs in demand?
Creative services producer job and salary trends over time
Creative services producer jobs over time
Creative services producer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 305 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 264 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 285 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 262 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 259 | 0.00% |
Average creative services producer salary over time
Creative services producer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,144 | $28.43 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $57,611 | $27.70 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $55,490 | $26.68 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $55,443 | $26.66 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $54,925 | $26.41 | +3.7% |
Creative services producer jobs by state
Most common states for creative services producers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 245 | 35% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 927 | 17% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 534 | 17% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 75 | 12% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 787 | 11% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 765 | 10% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 573 | 10% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 411 | 10% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 307 | 10% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 185 | 10% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 60 | 10% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 796 | 9% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 314 | 9% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 263 | 9% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 160 | 9% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 117 | 9% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 90 | 9% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 89 | 9% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 70 | 9% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 68 | 9% |
Most common cities for creative services producers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braintree Town | 1 | 3% | $59,043 |
| 2 | Fayetteville | 1 | 1% | $44,100 |
| 3 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $68,855 |
| 4 | Chula Vista | 1 | 0% | $67,913 |
| 5 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $73,462 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $69,642 |
| 7 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $71,995 |
Creative Services Producer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of creative services producer experts
Olympic College
Susquehanna University
Webster University
Columbia College Chicago
Drexel University
Baylor University
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Radio Television Digital News Association
University of North Texas
Amy Hesketh
Full Time FacultyOlympic College
Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) Division
What soft skills should all Creative Services Producers possess?
Amy Hesketh: -Collaboration.
-Teamwork.
-Project management.
-Crew management.
-Professionalism.
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 Creative Services Producer 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 Creative Services Producer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Craig Stark Ph.D.: If a graduate needs to take a gap year from work, the best thing I think they could do is stay involved with the industry. Subscribe to email and text updates from trade magazines, follow regulatory agencies like the FCC and FTC online, and stay in touch. Maintain contact with anyone that you've networked with and attend any virtual job fairs or conferences that you can. Use the time to practice and hone any technical or professional skills that you're interested in. The most important thing is to stay up-to-date and involved as much as you can, so that when the gap year is over it will be easier to get back into the swing.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Creative Services Producer job market given the pandemic?
Lara Teeter: The most obvious trend is that "Virtual Theatre" is not going to be going away. In addition to television, film, Broadway & Regional theatre, cruise line and theme park work...our students and professionals alike have had to hone special skills in both the performance and technical aspects of virtual theatre. The other given is that the digital audition room (video submissions and even callbacks for projects) will continue to be used by producers, directors, casting directors, and agents. This is a real money saver when you consider the cost of flying someone in (director, casting director, talent), put them up at a hotel, and then rent the space to hold the audition. I do NOT feel that the "in-room" audition will go away, but the virtual audition room is something that is here to stay!
What skills stand out on Creative Services Producer 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.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Creative Services Producer job market given the pandemic?
Michael Wagner: We primarily serve the traditional digital media industries (game design, animation, visual effects, VR/AR, etc.). In our fields, the pandemic's most significant trend is the rapid development of solutions for virtualizing digital media production systems. Companies have started to move much of their production into cloud-based development environments that allow developers to work in geographically dispersed teams.
What skills stand out on Creative Services Producer resumes?
Michael Wagner: Primarily an understanding of how to be productive in virtual teams. Anything that proves that somebody is capable of working independently and reliably.
What type of skills will young Creative Services Producers need?
Chris Hansen: Students who want to work in media fields would benefit from a broad base of production skills as well as a solid understanding of theories related to visual aesthetics and what makes production more dynamic and visually interesting.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Creative Services Producers to find work opportunities?
Chris Hansen: Most cities of any size have businesses and churches that need media professionals. Every business needs a media presence for their website, or social media, or advertising. So whether they do that with in-house media employees or outsource to firms or freelancers who handle the work, having these skills will make you employable in most medium-sized or large cities.
What type of skills will young Creative Services Producers need?
David Carren: Critical thinking, a significant component of all successful creative endeavors, will be a considerable asset. Another essential ability to collaborate or work with others efficiently and effectively will also matter a great deal.
What experience really stands out on Creative Services Producer resumes?
Nate Bynum: Performance experience is the most apparent accomplishment theatre employers look for on a resume. The documented ability to sing, dance, and act, are still the standards that define a well-rounded theatre performer. A summary showing roles in a wide variety of genres (classical/period/musicals/comedies/dramas) will undoubtedly stand out versus one limited in number and scope. As well, classes taken are of interest to a potential employer. Courses in movement, voice, diction, screen acting, stage combat, etc., will suggest that the student was focused on being--or the program forced them to be--well-rounded and involved. And, fortunately, or unfortunately, the school can make a difference to employers.
The more prominent and more well-known the program, the more famous the alumni, the more severe or well-trained the student is deemed to be. I say "unfortunately" because that is often far from being true. There are many good students to be found on large and small campuses. A well-rounded theatre student has trained in various genres (stage, musicals, film/tv, opera) to prepare for a career in the arts. The operative word being "career." Say, for example, the theatre student is applying to teach at a university. The classes or specialized area of training becomes a lot more important than the proven ability to perform. And with that, the ability to write and communicate orally.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Creative Services Producers?
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 a Creative Services Producer?
Dan Shelley: While television and radio newsroom hiring has been relatively flat, there are increasing opportunities for broadcast and digital journalists in virtually all parts of the country. Generally speaking, the pandemic has caused some - but not as much as initially feared - contraction in the overall local broadcast and digital journalism space. However, several companies that operate television stations across the U.S. are actively seeking journalists as they have adapted to new innovative ways to cover stories safely and, in many cases, they are ramping up hiring to better serve their communities during these unprecedented times.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Creative Services Producers to find work opportunities?
Dan Shelley: There are entry-level, mid-level and senior-level positions open across the country. Companies that operate local newsrooms around the U.S. are placing a great emphasis on improving the diversity of their workplaces, particularly in newsroom management positions. There are significant opportunities for BIPOC broadcast and digital journalists to get onto the management track by taking producer and other mid-level supervisory positions.
How would you rate the starting salaries for Creative Services Producers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Johnathan Paul: Trying to pinpoint a starting salary in the film and television industry is incredibly challenging. There are so many different avenues that a recent graduate can go into, and each one of those job tracks has a benchmark for what number their starting salary begins at. For example, someone joining a film crew as a Production Assistant will typically make less than someone taking an entry level office job at a studio. The video game industry tends to have better starting salaries; however, many of those jobs are temporarily based on a development cycle. Freelance and contract work are just a reality of the media industry, and it's something I try to prepare my students for.