Producer (CD Production)
ぷろでゅーさー（しーでぃーせいさく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A CD production producer oversees song selection, coordination of artists and staff, budget management, schedule management, and the recording, mixing, and mastering processes, producing the entire process from CD planning and production to release.
Description
A Producer (CD Production) oversees all processes involved in CD production, including song selection, artist casting, budget and schedule planning, arranging recording studios and engineers, supervising mixing and mastering, and involvement in package design and promotional planning. Taking into account trends in the music industry and market, they are involved in a wide range from planning to post-release promotion, with frequent negotiations and coordination with stakeholders being a key feature.
Future Outlook
Although the CD market is shrinking, demand for physical media such as analog and limited editions remains steady, and demand for producers capable of hybrid deployments with digital distribution and streaming is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Capable of creative thinking / Excellent communication skills / Has leadership / Has stress tolerance
Work Style
Client Work / Flex Time / Office Work / Remote Meetings / Studio Recording
Career Path
Assistant Producer → Junior Producer → Producer → Senior Producer → A&R Director → Manager
Required Skills
Budget Management / Communication Skills / Coordination Skills / Copyright Knowledge / Music Theory / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Operation of Audio Equipment / Digital Distribution Platforms / Language Skills / Marketing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to artists' requests and market changes. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordinating with artists and staff. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create new musical styles and projects. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to drive projects forward. |
| Planning & Organization | To manage recording schedules and budgets. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to withstand pressure from deadlines and budgets. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and studio tasks, with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- CD Producer
- Record Producer
Related Jobs
- A&R
- Music Producer
- Recording Engineer