TV Producer Career Insights
Behind the Scenes After Filming Ends
TV Post-Production Producer: How Much Can You Make in TV Post?
$45K -$300K
Robyn Alain Feldman (IMDb) tells us what really happens after filming wraps. She breaks down the world of TV post-production: editing, sound, color, delivery, deadlines, and the behind-the-scenes systems that turn raw footage into a finished show.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
What a TV post-production producer actually does
What happens after production wraps
How editing, sound, and finishing come together
The difference between post coordinators, editors, and post producers
How deadlines, budgets, and delivery really work
What it takes to break into post-production
Which post jobs pay the most
What people get wrong about working in television post
TV Post-Production Salary Breakdown
TV post-production pay varies based on role, experience, union status, and project size.
Post-production assistant / coordinator: $45,000–$70,000
Assistant editor: $55,000–$85,000
Editor: $75,000–$150,000+
Post-production producer: $90,000–$180,000+
Senior post producer / supervising producer: $150,000–$300,000+
Freelance editors, colorists, and sound specialists: rates vary widely by project and contract
Top earners often combine long-term production work with freelance contracts, per-episode fees, or specialty post work.
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FAQ
How much does a TV post-production producer make?
TV post-production producers can earn anywhere from $90,000 to $300,000+ a year depending on experience, union status, and project type.
What does a TV post-production producer do?
A post-production producer manages everything after filming wraps, including editing, sound, color, delivery, schedules, and budgets.
Is post-production a good career in television?
Yes. Post-production can offer strong pay, long-term career growth, and multiple entry points across TV, film, and streaming.
How do you get into TV post-production?
Many people start as post-production assistants, coordinators, or assistant editors and work up through experience and relationships.
Do TV post-production jobs pay well?
Yes. Mid-level and senior post roles can be highly paid, especially on union productions, streaming series, and network television.
What jobs are in TV post-production?
Common post jobs include assistant editor, editor, post coordinator, post producer, colorist, sound editor, and finishing producer.
Why People Pursue TV Post-Production
Post-production is where a show gets built. It’s fast-moving, deadline-driven, and deeply collaborative. For people who like storytelling, problem-solving, and making creative decisions under pressure, post can be one of the most rewarding—and financially solid—paths in television.
This episode gives a clear look at what TV post-production actually involves, how the work gets done, and what careers in post can really pay.
This episode was first published in February 2025