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How to hire a producer/project manager

Producer/project manager hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring producer/project managers in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a producer/project manager is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new producer/project manager to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a producer/project manager, step by step

To hire a producer/project manager, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a producer/project manager:

Here's a step-by-step producer/project manager hiring guide:

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

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

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    Hiring the perfect producer/project manager 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.

    Here's a comparison of producer/project manager salaries for various roles:

    Type of Producer/Project ManagerDescriptionHourly rate
    Producer/Project Manager$25-57
    Fitness ManagerA fitness manager specializes in helping clients to fulfill their goals in health and lifestyle. Typically working in gyms and health facilities, they oversee fitness classes and supervise personal trainers to ensure efficiency and client satisfaction... Show more$14-31
    Club ManagerA club manager is responsible for overseeing club operations, delegating tasks to the club staff, and ensuring that the team provides the highest customer service and satisfaction for the guests. Club managers inspect the stability of technical tools and equipment, including the adequacy of inventory and food and beverage stocks... Show more$12-35
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Client Websites
    • Project Management
    • Video Production
    • Production Process
    • Scrum
    • QA
    • Media Management
    • Interactive Projects
    • Jira
    • Party Vendors
    • Multimedia
    • SEO
    • Client Expectations
    • Project Scope
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    Responsibilities:
    • Develop and lead master project execution plans to achieve business objectives of ERP modules.
    • Manage and coordinate response efforts for RFQ, RFP and preparation of proposals.
    • Lead weekly sprint planning of the product backlog, working directly with tech lead, QA and others.
    • Manage large complex software and infrastructure security changes of acquire and divest companies.
    • Work with internal users to identify business needs and pro-actively manage the department s SharePoint application portfolio.
    • Establish client CRM reporting needs.
  3. Make a budget

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

    • Location. For example, producer/project managers' average salary in north dakota is 42% less than in rhode island.
    • Seniority. Entry-level producer/project managers 55% less than senior-level producer/project managers.
    • Certifications. A producer/project manager 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 producer/project manager's salary.

    Average producer/project manager salary

    $81,041yearly

    $38.96 hourly rate

    Entry-level producer/project manager salary
    $54,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 15, 2025
  4. Writing a producer/project manager job description

    A job description for a producer/project manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a producer/project manager job description:

    Producer/project manager job description example

    • 4-year degree or equivalent work experience; ideally PMP certified
    • 3+ years’ experience in project management with prior experience in the learning field, ideally with exposure to multiple modalities: ILT, VILT, and e-learning
    • A strong understanding of the creative development/production process
    • Ability to manage a high volume of content assets of various types in different stages of production
    • An agile (not waterfall) mindset and comfort working in a technology-savvy environment
    • Impeccable organizational skills and juggling
    • Conflict resolutions skills and confidence to have difficult conversations respectfully, and constructively
    • Relentless discipline to complete projects on client timelines and within scope, keeping impact to both the audience and the business in mind


    DETAILS. Virtual / Remote. W-2, temporary, hourly, full-time position. 4-month contract with possibility of extension. Ability to work in various Global time zones. Preferred locations: Washington, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Colorado, Florida, Texas, Maryland.


    Oxygen Experience will offer the successful candidate a competitive base compensation and benefits package. The targeted range for this role is $65,000 to $140,000, annual equivalent ($31.25-$67.31, hourly).

    For positions lasting 4 months+, benefits offerings include 100% paid for medical, dental and vision coverage and generous coverage for dependents. Oxygen Experience also offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan, Flexible Spending Account, and a generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays) program. For positions lasting less than 4 months, Oxygen Experience offers accrued paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan after 1,000 hours worked.


    Oxygen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

  5. Post your job

    To find the right producer/project manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with producer/project managers they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit producer/project managers who meet your education requirements.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your producer/project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit producer/project manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with producer/project manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    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 producer/project manager

    Once you've selected the best producer/project manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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 producer/project manager. 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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How much does it cost to hire a producer/project manager?

Recruiting producer/project managers involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

The median annual salary for producer/project managers is $81,041 in the US. However, the cost of producer/project manager hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a producer/project manager for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $25 and $57 an hour.

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