Pick a clean, professional layout that highlights your production leadership. For most Executive Producer roles, use reverse-chronological order. That layout shows your recent, high-impact projects first and reads well for recruiters and ATS.
Keep length tight. Aim for one page if you have under 10 years of producing experience. Use two pages only if you have many major credits, budgets managed, and team leads to list.
Choose an ATS-friendly font like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for section headers. Keep margins and line spacing consistent so the page breathes.
Structure sections with clear headings: Contact, Summary, Core Competencies, Production Credits, Leadership Experience, Education, and Tools. Use short bullet points under each credit. Start bullets with action verbs and include metrics like budgets, team size, and revenue where you can.
Avoid flashy templates with heavy graphics, multiple columns, or text inside images. Those layouts often confuse ATS and slow a reviewer. Keep color minimal and use bold or small caps for section headers instead of images.
Watch formatting mistakes. Don’t mix many fonts or sizes. Don’t cram text to fit content. Don’t use vague headings. Keep date formats consistent and list credits with company and year. Proof the file in both PDF and plain Word to see how it parses.