How long does it take to jump from AP to Producer?

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2-4 years depending on what your experience was before you walked into the department, how hard you work, and how much you care about the work.
In my experience, people who get promoted too fast or jump ship for a promotion tend to run into career limiting situations later.

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Depends on the agency you’re at and the experiences you’re getting. Also depends on the associate producer and their drive + knowledge they’ve gained. It’s not black and white

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It’s more opportunity and drive than time.

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Two years is a good reference point.

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Two years or less if you're any good. Any more is an issue with either you or management.

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Sorry, but that’s completely wrong. It’s also the thought process that gets unprepared juniors on the wrong expectation career path.

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Two years or less.

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I was an intern for 6 months and AP for 3 years. Could definitely have moved up more quickly by changing agencies.

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Agree with the above. 2-4 years.

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Depends on experience mostly. I’d say that usually from Producer to senior, and then up from there, it’s based heavily on time. AP to P is experience. Be hungry, ask the head of production for more responsibility, say yes to opportunities, and in a year or so it would be totally reasonable to make your intentions known to your direct-report.

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