Line Producer

Great Pacific Media; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 122,850 - 145,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

Great Pacific Media is hiring a Line Producer for its unscripted/factual production in Burnaby. The successful applicant will lead cost reporting, manage field and post teams, and act as the key contact for talent.

With 5-10 years of production management experience, you’ll need excellent Microsoft Office skills and a deep understanding of factual television. The position offers a salary range of $2700 - $3200 per week depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of prior experience in production management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong Excel and Word skills.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost reporting and track production progress.
• Manage field and post teams, hire and approve crew rates.
• Act as primary point of contact for on-screen talent.
• Ensure production safety manuals are reviewed.

Skills

Production Management

Strong Excel skills

Factual television knowledge

Negotiation tactics

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Movie Magic

Job description

Are you an organized and strategic leader with a background in Production? Blue Ant Studios is looking for a Line Producer to join our team on an upcoming unscripted/factual production.

What you will do

• Oversee cost reporting, track daily/weekly progress, proactively flag any overages and find solutions to keep the budget and schedule within scope.
• Manage both field and post teams: oversee the hiring process, interview candidates, negotiate and approve crew rates, approve timesheets/payroll, provide feedback and handle performance management discussions.
• Ensure crew contracts are kept up to date (extensions, deal point changes, etc.).
• Ensure teams have the support, tools, and resources they need to succeed.
• Collaborate with Business Affairs on funding and insurance applications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for on-screen talent/subjects. Manage expectations, handle requests, and negotiate contracts and schedules.
• Ensure systems for secure file sharing, data backup, and wrap procedures are in place.
• Review production safety manuals/protocols, oversee Vancouver post-production communication systems, and manage external vendor relationships.

What we are looking for

• A problem-solver who enjoys working in a high-paced environment and enjoys managing a large team.
• 5-10 years prior experience in Production Management.
• Technical/Creative Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically strong Excel and Word skills). Knowledge of both field and post-production elements in factual television. Experience with Movie Magic is a major bonus.
• Abilities: Superb verbal and written communication skills, sharp negotiation tactics, and excellent problem-solving abilities in real-time. Able to handle difficult conversations.
• Eligibility: Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Work Environment: Must be able to work in-house in our Burnaby office.

START DATE: July 2026

SALARY RANGE: $2700 - $3200 per week depending on experience

INTERESTED? Blue Ant Studios welcomes and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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