TV production is one of the most important areas when it comes to generating entertainment content. As a TV producer, you can earn in lakhs, depending on the success of the show. The salary is variable, depending on how good you are, how many years you’ve put in in the field, which production house you are with and what your peers think.

10am: If the show is studio-based, your day involves setting up the call time for the crew to reach the studio
Noon: Keep track of time, make sure all that’s needed for a smooth shoot is on location. Allow time for meals and refreshments
2pm: Make sure actors and crew are on time, the set is ready, the art direction and costumes are ready.
3pm: Start shooting
7pm: Review the shoot and take stock of other logistics

• You need to be cool under pressure, have a personality that’s as comfortable dealing with spot boys as with Bollywood actors, treating both sets of people with equal courtesy and respect, while keeping an eye on the clock.
• You have to be closely connected with other departments such as the creative team, directors, set and costume designers, and actors,” says Rajan Shahi, whose production house Director’s Kut has produced shows for channels such as Sony and Star Plus.