Noun
executive producer (plural executive producers)
(US) A job title of varying meaning, common in entertainment, computing and many other industries; often a person in charge of other producers.
Let me tell you about being executive producer. It is not a job, it's a title. Don't go around asking executive producers what they do because they don't do anything, alright? Morgan Freeman
Our game today was produced by Ken Edmunson, directed by Bucky Guntz; Mike Weisman is the executive producer of NBC Sports, coordinating producer of baseball, Harry Coyle. The 1-1 pitch...He hits it to deep left field, LOOK OUT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! IT'S GONE!! Bob Costas
I've already felt that I want to direct. Being an executive producer is like the best job in the world because you make all these executive decisions and then you leave the money to other people. You don't have to be on set and counting beans. Robbie Coltraine
A producer is someone who actually calls the shots. An executive producer is just a guy that eats more food at craft service. Ryan Reynolds
Well, executive producer can mean anything in the world of Hollywood, sadly. It can be a bought title in many instances. Andrew Stanton
I've seen too many comics who got their own shows and were undone because they worked for an executive producer who didn't understand their comedy or their sensibility. Carol Leifer