Senior Line Producer — Documentary Projects

NFB ONF Education; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Film Board is seeking an experienced Production Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations and logistics across all production stages. You will monitor budgets, schedules, and rights-management, while collaborating with producers to plan scripts and budgets.

With a strong background in documentary production and a robust Manitoba crew network, you will coordinate technical requirements, workflows, and post-production tracking, ensuring timely delivery within set budgets.

Qualifications

• University degree in film production or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in documentary film production or equivalent.
• Knowledge of production schedules, budgets, and funding allocations.
• Experience with post-production workflows and standards.
• Understanding of Canadian film/TV collective agreements.
• Strong Manitoba film/television network and crew contacts.
• Willingness to travel to shoots and meetings.
• Proficiency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate day-to-day production operations across development to delivery.
• Monitor budgets, stages, schedules, and rights-management processes.
• Collaborate with producers to analyze scripts and contribute to budget planning.
• Define technical requirements, liaise with Technical Resources, and set up production workflows.
• Track production progress and ensure deliverables meet workflows and contracts.
• Coordinate production calendars, schedules, and team personnel selections.
• Manage daily operations within budget and schedule constraints.
• Follow up on rights-management activities and post-production tracking.

Skills

Creativity

Autonomy

Collaboration

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

University degree in film production or related field

Tools

Flow

Smartsheet

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

National Film Board is seeking an experienced Production Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations and logistics across all production stages. You will monitor budgets, schedules, and rights-management, while collaborating with producers to plan scripts and budgets.

With a strong background in documentary production and a robust Manitoba crew network, you will coordinate technical requirements, workflows, and post-production tracking, ensuring timely delivery within set budgets.