Post Supervisor Career Profile, Salary, & Job Outlook
What does a Post Supervisor do?
Post supervisors create and maintain schedules during all phases of post-production. In addition, they manage the team of editors and coordinate between editors, mixers, VFX artists, and colorists to develop the final form of the show.
How much does this career make?
According to Ziprecruiter, Post Supervisors make a national average of $63,942 or $30.74 an hour (as of March 2022). Entry-level post supervisors make around $41,500 annually, with senior-level post supervisors making $81,500 a year. This wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the television industry?
Post supervisors are critical to ensuring that a high quality show is produced and delivered on schedule. They keep projects within budget. Post supervisors liaise between all departments to ensure that they are supported and able to complete their part in post.
What is the job outlook for a Post Supervisor?
Analysts forecast that television revenue will grow to $231 billion by 2024. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the production field (including Post Supervisors) will increase by 24% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick off your career:
- Learn about the different roles in post-production.
- Explore the NYU x Rolling Stone x IndieWire Film + TV Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Television Career Guide.
Learn from:
Maisha Closson, Film & TV Industry Essentials contributor,
Executive Producer for The L Word: Generation Q
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