Executive Producer (9-month FTC Mat Cover) Fixed-term 55k DOE

Itch Media Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Yearly training budget

Development days

Christmas closure

New business incentive

Referral bonus

Job summary

ITCH Media Limited is seeking an Executive Producer on a 9-month FTC maternity cover to lead delivery across pre-production, production and post-production. You will mentor a growing team, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with Creative & Strategy to translate ideas into robust production plans, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong client relationships.

You will oversee end-to-end production across multiple formats, drive process improvements, and contribute to winning client

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in production management or producing.
• End-to-end production across multiple formats (live-action, animation, mixed media).
• 2-3 years mentoring and managing production teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Excellent client-facing skills, building trust under pressure.
• Proactive problem-solver with calm, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, compliance, and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate with creatives, strategists, and account managers.
• Familiar with production management systems and new tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Senior Producers, Producers, and Junior Producers.
• Translate concepts into robust production plans with the Creative team.
• Oversee project costings and ensure project viability.
• Act as main client contact throughout the project lifecycle with proactive updates.
• Define and improve production processes and workflows across delivery.
• Manage end-to-end production from pre to post and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

6+ years exp

End-to-end production

Team leadership

Organisation

Budgeting

Client facing

Problem solving

Production workflows

Collaborate with creatives

PM systems

Job description

Executive Producer (9-month FTC Mat Cover)

02 September 26

Fixed-term

55k DOE

Description

As an Exec Producer (9-month FTC Mat Cover), you are responsible for ensuring that every ITCH project the team produces, meets our high standards, delivers on the client brief, and achieves internal KPIs across pre-production, production, and post-production. You lead the delivery process on your assigned projects from start to finish, acting as the senior producer and main client contact while managing budgets, schedules, and resources with precision.

You are an operational problem-solver and a trusted leader for the production team, guiding Senior Producers, Producers, and Junior Producers, mentoring less experienced colleagues, and ensuring our workflows and processes are followed and improved where needed. During this 9-month maternity cover, you will collaborate closely with Creative & Strategy and Client Services to translate creative concepts into robust production plans, ensuring smooth execution and exceptional delivery across every output.

Key Skills

• 6+ years’ experience in production management or producing, ideally within an agency, production company, or similar creative environment.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end production across multiple formats (live-action, animation, mixed media).
• Strong leadership skills with 2-3 years experience mentoring and managing production teams.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to build trust and manage relationships under pressure.
• A proactive problem-solver with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, compliance, and industry best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with creatives, strategists, and account managers to bring ideas to life.
• Comfortable using production management systems and adopting new tools/technologies.

The day to day

Leadership & Team Development: 30%

• Model outstanding senior management attributes in how you communicate, show up, and respond under pressure, being consistent in your approach at all times.
• Manage and mentor a growing team, including Senior Producers, Producers, and Junior Producers.
• Act as the go-to senior counsel for shoot delivery within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, looking for simple ways to increase efficiency and create moments of “wow” for clients and internally.

Creative & Production Planning: 40%

• Work with the Creative team to translate ideas and concepts into practical production plans.
• Oversee producer resource and manage producer workloads to ensure project feasibility.
• Collaborate with Creative & Strategy to ensure ambitious ideas are grounded in achievable production approaches.
• Oversee project costings and advise on solutions to ensure project viability.

Client & Commercial: 20%

• Act as the main point of contact with clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing proactive updates on timelines and approvals, building strong partnerships, and ensuring smooth communication.
• Support new business by contributing production expertise to pitches, including scoping feasibility, ballpark budgeting, and joining client presentations where required.
• Lead contract negotiation and talent/supplier agreements, ensuring favourable terms, clear usage rights, and strong value for the agency.
• Conduct regular project health checks, ensuring KPIs are on track and reporting trends that may impact future client relationships.

Process & Operations: 10%

• Define and improve processes and workflows (WoW) across all aspects of project delivery, ensuring clarity and consistency both internally and in how we operate with clients.
• Work with the Studio Manager to manage freelance and in-house resources efficiently.
• Track budgets, flagging overages or efficiencies early.
• Oversee archiving and organisation of project files for easy retrieval.
• Help shape production documentation and best practices across the team.

Delivery & Quality Control

• Manage end-to-end production on assigned projects from pre to post.
• Ensure smooth logistics for live-action, animation, and mixed-media projects.
• Problem solve in real time during shoots and delivery, stepping in to de-escalate when needed.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Maintain quality control across all outputs, with final responsibility for delivery standards.
• The chance to help shape the next phase of growth at ITCH
• Daily collaboration with senior leaders who will value your input and support your progression.
• Room to experiment, learn, and build smarter systems and better outreach.
• Team socials and an annual Summer Event
• A salary that reflects your experience and impact.
• Yearly pay review and potential for up to 18% annual bonus (based on business and personal performance)
• Health Insurance
• Yearly training budget and development Days

Happy, healthy people do their best work, so we make sure our people have all the things they need to thrive.

Annual Bonus Scheme

When the company thrives, you do too. We share success through an annual bonus.

Christmas Closure

We shut down over the festive period. No emails, no meetings, no need to book time off.

New Business Incentive

Got a lead that turns into a win? We’ll thank you properly for helping grow the business.

Our team each get a day each year to give back to a cause that matters.

Referral Bonus

Know someone brilliant? Introduce them to us and there’s a reward if they fit the team.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money on bikes and kit, good for you and for the planet.

Health Insurance

Access to private healthcare so you can look after what matters most.

Extra Holidays with Time

The longer you’re with us, the more time off you get. Because loyalty means a lot in our industry.

Mental Health Support

Get free access to mindfulness tools to help keep your head in the right place.

Annual Training Budget

Everyone gets a pot to spend on learning something new to help develop your skills and knowledge.

Make content like this

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