The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Movie and TV production companies
- Radio and TV broadcasting companies
- Theatrical production companies
Outlook
Demand will grow faster than average for this career. Some growth will occur as the demand for more movies and television shows increases. The popularity of streaming services also increases the number of platform specific shows which should lead to more work for producers and directors. Demand for theater producers and directors will depend on funding.
Competition for producer and director jobs will be strong. The glamour of these jobs and the lack of formal entry requirements attract many people.
Producers and Directors (CIS 100423)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
3,253 Medium |
& |
8.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
303 Few |
| Champaign Area |
74 Small |
& |
2.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
34 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,860 Medium |
& |
7.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
172 Few |
| Decatur Area |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
112 Small |
& |
11.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Du Page County |
247 Small |
& |
11.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
37 Very small |
& |
5.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
20 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
122 Small |
& |
8.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| McHenry County |
32 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
40 Very small |
& |
2.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
40 Very small |
& |
7.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
99 Small |
& |
2.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
26 Very small |
& |
3.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
26 Very small |
& |
19.2% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
72 Small |
& |
6.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
212 Medium |
& |
15.6% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
39 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
92 Small |
& |
16.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| United States |
167,000 Large |
& |
4.9% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
12,800 Few |