How to hire a line producer

How to hire a line producer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step line producer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a line producer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new line producer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the line producer you need to hire. Certain line producer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect line producer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of line producers.

   Type of Line Producer	Description	Hourly rate
   Line Producer	Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.	$15-30
   Camera Operator	A camera operator is responsible for operating various technical equipment to support technical operations, such as media productions and live events. Camera operators must have extensive knowledge of different camera features to select the appropriate device and manage the production's overall visual presentation... Show more	$12-35
   Photo Editor	Photo Editors are employees in the creatives or marketing department of the company. They handle photos used by the company for its marketing collaterals, social media posts, or publishing... Show more	$18-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Line-Producer
   • Control Room
   • Cross-Selling
   • Develop Story Ideas
   • News Stories
   • Reality
   • Field Coordination
   • Production Schedules
   • Video Production
   • Movie Magic
   • Production Process
   • Insurance Programs
   • Administrative Tasks
   • LLC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage most aspects of post-production, work with editors, and follow projects through QC to final delivery.
   • Manage brand YouTube strategy and programming efforts for on-air series, digital initiatives, marketing campaigns and sponsor commitments.
   • Facilitate and manage CNN weekend editorial team of freelance editorial producers.
   • Supervise crew before, during, and after principal photography.
   • Produce new media projects, including streaming audio/video and DVD authoring.
   • Add content and video clips in a fun, professional and appropriate manner.

   More line producer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your line producer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A line producer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, line producers' average salary in hawaii is 55% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level line producers 50% less than senior-level line producers.
   • Certifications. A line producer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a line producer's salary.

   Average line producer salary

   $46,223yearly

   $22.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level line producer salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average line producer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$71,050	$34
   2	Connecticut	$61,614	$30
   3	New York	$61,157	$29
   4	Georgia	$56,307	$27
   5	District of Columbia	$52,759	$25
   6	Washington	$50,770	$24
   7	Maryland	$47,248	$23
   8	Massachusetts	$46,237	$22
   9	Illinois	$44,759	$22
   10	Oregon	$44,474	$21
   11	North Carolina	$41,267	$20
   12	Minnesota	$39,855	$19
   13	Michigan	$36,964	$18
   14	Arizona	$36,007	$17
   15	Ohio	$35,226	$17
   16	Florida	$34,413	$17
   17	Missouri	$34,307	$16
   18	Colorado	$34,165	$16
   19	Oklahoma	$34,084	$16
   20	Texas	$33,536	$16

   Average line producer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	IBC Bank	$84,662	$40.70
   2	Cramer-Krasselt	$81,870	$39.36
   3	GPAC	$64,255	$30.89
   4	Woodruff Sawyer	$61,595	$29.61
   5	CBS Sports Network	$59,884	$28.79
   6	Sesame Workshop	$55,783	$26.82
   7	NBCUniversal	$55,133	$26.51	71
   8	The Hill Group	$53,812	$25.87
   9	Meadowbrook Insurance Agency	$53,630	$25.78
   10	WarnerMedia	$53,452	$25.70
   11	Fox News	$52,865	$25.42	1
   12	USI Insurance Services	$52,356	$25.17
   13	Sony Pictures	$52,084	$25.04	1
   14	Southwest Business Corporation	$51,610	$24.81	1
   15	ViacomCBS	$51,541	$24.78
   16	Nexstar Media Group	$51,476	$24.75	126
   17	Univision Communications	$51,251	$24.64	13
   18	Titmouse	$50,946	$24.49
   19	The E.W. Scripps Company	$50,314	$24.19	13
   20	Sinclair Broadcast Group	$49,206	$23.66	84

4. Writing a line producer job description

   A line producer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a line producer job description:

   Line producer job description example

   BE authentic. BE influential. BE the expert. Be all that and more at Colliers.
   
   At Colliers, we help leaders succeed by helping them build amazing workplaces, businesses and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed.
   
   Colliers Insurance is seeking a Minneapolis based Personal Lines Producer to manage the agency's existing personal lines business and generate and close new account opportunities originated from internal cross sale and external sources, build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, deliver exceptional service to our clients and ultimately grow the agency's personal lines revenue.
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   Develop Sales Pipeline from internal and external sources Collaborate with management in the development of internal and external marketing strategy and delivery Manage servicing of individual clients and prospects needs, using the company client management system Develop and maintain insurer relationships Recognizing and analyzing industry trends Prepare and present new business and renewal proposals to clients and prospects Regular and reliable attendance required Other duties as assigned
   
   Required Education and Experience
   Bachelor's degree or equivalent education7+ years of personal lines agency (either independent or captive) insurance industry and sales experience preferred, including high net worth clientele Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required Exposure to personal lines accounts of 10K+ in premium Familiarity with high net worth focused insurance carriers (e.g. Chubb, PURE, Berkley One, etc.)
   
   Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationMinnesota State Insurance Producer License required.
   
   Travel
   Local and domestic travel as required to perform duties and responsibilities
   
   Benefits
   We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families including medical and dental plan; 401k plan including company matching; firm funded life and disability insurance.#LI-KS1
   BE who you are and what you want to be with Colliers. We'd love to meet you. Apply today to join our team.
   Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
   Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find line producers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any line producers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level line producers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your line producer job on Zippia to find and recruit line producer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit line producers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new line producer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the line producer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new line producer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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