プロデューサー

ぷろでゅーさー
noun
producer
1. producer
A person who oversees and manages the production of a film, television program, music recording, or other creative work. Responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and overall project management.
プロデューサーに任命(にんめい)された。
I was appointed as the producer.
番組(ばんぐみ)のプロデューサーと()()わせをした。
I had a meeting with the program's producer.
有名(ゆうめい)なプロデューサーが()がけた映画(えいが)は、いつも話題(わだい)になる。
Films produced by famous producers always generate buzz.

USAGE:
Often abbreviated to P (ピー) in industry slang, as in 総合(そうごう)P (executive producer). In Japanese TV, the プロデューサー has a higher position than the ディレクター, overseeing the entire project including budget and staffing.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 音楽(おんがく)プロデューサー: music producer
  • 映画(えいが)プロデューサー: film producer
  • エグゼクティブプロデューサー: executive producer

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • ディレクター: director (handles on-site direction)
  • 監督(かんとく): director (film/sports context)