<P> Different types of producers in the industry today include (in order of seniority): </P> <Dl> <Dd> There are four meanings for the term in North America . The showrunner is the "chief executive" in charge of everything related to the production of the show . It is the highest ranking individual who is responsible for the development and daily management of the show . In fictional television, they supervise the writing room as well . Established show creators with prior writing credits are automatically given the title of executive producer, even after they depart the show . Executive producers can be showrunners, head writers, the head of a production company, or a long - time writer for the show . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> There are four meanings for the term in North America . The showrunner is the "chief executive" in charge of everything related to the production of the show . It is the highest ranking individual who is responsible for the development and daily management of the show . In fictional television, they supervise the writing room as well . Established show creators with prior writing credits are automatically given the title of executive producer, even after they depart the show . Executive producers can be showrunners, head writers, the head of a production company, or a long - time writer for the show . </Dd> <Dl> <Dd> Near seniority to the executive producers, these producers serve as "chief operating officers" by managing above and below - the - line staff . In fictional shows, they have also contributed significantly in the writing room through table reads, discussions, and / or revisions . The co-executive producer may pen scripts as well . </Dd> </Dl>

Who has more power executive producer or producer