1. Ann-Marie Gabriel

2. What a Producer Does… A music producer is a professional who works with recording artists and bands, sound engineers, record labels and marketing teams to oversee all creative and technical aspects of an album.

3. Education Required…? Music production is one of the few jobs, well paying careers where you are not required to have a degree. BUT, the more successful producers have a degree in music or business. Top Degrees Salary Range Bachelors Degree $25,532 - $97,871 Associate's Degree $5,892 - $31,500 Bachelor of Arts Degree(BA) Not enough data

4. Salary… Salary estimates vary based on the label, but the major label producers earn $30,000 to more than $50,000 annually.

5. Percentages and Salaries…SMH Female: 6% Salary: Not enough data Male: 94% Salary: $20,084 - $50,472

6. Radio Broadcasting - Producer A radio producer keeps her show on schedule They are responsible for… Planning a show Lining up and confirms guests for a show. Lining up and confirms guests for a show. Works with marketing department to carry out promotions Works with marketing department to carry out promotions Directs the show. Directs the show. Screens phone calls during a call-in show Screens phone calls during a call-in show Edits taped interviews and conversations Edits taped interviews and conversations Run a soundboard Run a soundboard May organize remote broadcasts May organize remote broadcasts Writes scripts Writes scripts May participate in the show as an on- air personality May participate in the show as an on- air personality

7. Most Popular City for Industry The most popular cities for this industry are…… New York, New York New York, New York Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas

8. MALE:71% MALE: 71% Salary: $25,853 - $41,909 FEMALE: 29% Salary:$28,878 - $43,905 Percentages and Salaries

9. Education…. Education is the same as a music producer…. A college degree is not required, but people prefer the ones with degrees. If you have a degree…you get more money If you have a degree…you get more money.