Television producer

The showrunner is the "chief executive" in charge of everything related to the production of the show. It is the highest-ranking individual who is responsible for the production and daily management of the show. They also manage the writers' room on shows that use it.

Established show creators with prior writing credits are often given the title of executive producer, even after they depart the show. Executive producers can be the showrunner/head writer, the head of a production company, or a long-time writer for the show.

Near seniority to the executive producers, these producers serve as "chief operating officers" by managing above and below-the-line staff. In fictional shows, they have also contributed significantly in the writing room, through table reads, discussions, and/or revisions. The co-executive producer may write scripts as well.

In fictional shows, these producers assist in the creative process by engaging in table discussions, aiding in script rewrites, and also guiding new writers. In reality shows, they are often series directors who supervise other directors.

In fictional shows, a producer may not have written the episode, but contributed significantly through table reads, discussions, and/or revisions. They may also be a former executive producer who still writes for the show, but has since relinquished their duties as an executive producer. Producers responsible for production logistics receive the credit "produced by."

In fictional shows, a co-producer may not have written the episode, but contributed significantly through table reads, discussions, and/or revisions.

The term is only used when the staff are working simultaneously on multiple shows. In such scenario, this producer coordinates their various tasks for them and places them into teams.

Content producers have the opportunity to participate in the production of a constantly changing show: such as a television or radio program with a creative team who has the desire to do things differently.

They consult certain aspects for the series. These producers are sometimes former executive producers or directors, who no longer work on the show, but are hired to consult for the production, nonetheless. They are usually called upon to assist the writers.

Many television series that have a large in-house writing staff will usually have a few writers given the title of consulting producer, despite their day-to-day presence being no different from that of any other writer on staff. In these cases, the deal made with that writer does not meet the rules required to give them one of the titles from co-producer to executive producer. Examples include the writer not being required to be in-office five days a week, the writer's services being non-exclusive, or the writer's pay quote being too high for the responsibilities a more defined producer title might entail. Consulting producers like these are still assigned script drafts to write along with the rest of the series writing staff.

Performs various tasks and duties; Serves any of the producer job functions at the request of the showrunner.

Sources contributors and stories for the reality program.

For news and talk show production, locates and schedules (or "chases") guests for interviews.

Writes one segment of a reality program.

In charge of the unit production manager, line producers find staff to employ and oversee budgeting and scheduling. Most line producers receive the "produced by" title since they tend to also be responsible for production logistics.

In reality shows only. Selects areas to film (outside of a television studio) and coordinates stories for a production in the field. They also form a trusting relationship with the cast/participants in order to get interviews while in the field. They may fill a number of different roles, including production manager/coordinator, videographer, and also production assistant.

Helps co-ordinate the edit by working with the editor and relaying information from other producers. Involved in creating stories and writing the script if necessary. In reality shows, they are often called a story producer.

Responsible for the overall post-production process, including editing, dubbing, and grading, and are managed by the post-production supervisor.

In live television or "as-live", an executive producer seldom has any operational control of the show. their job is to stand back from the operational aspects and judge the show as an ordinary viewer might.

In film or video productions, the executive producer is almost always given an opportunity to comment on a rough cut, but the amount of attention paid to their comments is highly dependent on the overall personnel structure of the production.