Freelance Senior Producer (Film first)

THE PRODUCTION FACTORY; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media production seeks a Senior Media Producer to manage film and stills shoots for major clients. This role demands extensive production experience and the ability to thrive under pressure while delivering high-quality work across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong industry contacts and a can-do attitude, ensuring the smooth running of projects from conception to completion.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing shoot productions in a creative or production agency.
• Experience producing film and stills, especially for fashion or beauty brands.
• Solid existing relationships in the production world.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end production process from budgeting to execution.
• Organize multiple photo shoots simultaneously on location and in studio.
• Communicate delivery schedules and project updates effectively with clients.

Skills

Project Budget Management

Client Relationship Management

Production Scheduling

Job description

Summary:This role is working solely for one of our major clients.Working alongside our existing team on this account. We are looking for someone with a Film first background who is familiar with producing both Film and stills ideally with experience shooting for Fashion brands. You will be producing bothfilmand stillsshoots in studio, on location and abroad.You will be excited tobuildonalong standing arelationship with this client,working to produce shoots from large scale campaigns to smallerscale social content andstill life shoots.

We are looking for someone whois able tocommit to a minimum of2-3 monthstints at a time working full time in the pre-production, on set andpost productionover multiple jobs.

What you need:

•Significant experience inmanagingshoot productionsin a creative or production agency.

•Experience producing filmand stillsshoots in studio, on location and abroad. Experience producingfashion or beauty brands would be beneficial to this role.

•Theconfidenceto manage a heavy workload under pressure by effectively prioritising,planning aheadand overseeing multiple tasks at any one time.

•Excellenttrack record in executing campaigns across multiple platforms.

•Extensive experience ofprojectbudgetmanagement&scheduling.

•Extensiveexperience ofproduction services sourcing and art buying of Photographer, Directors and shoot teams.

•Ability to deal directly with clients& building strong relationships.

•Fully confident in executing shoots in their entirety.

•Have a positive, can-do outlook and the ability to draw on previous experience to provide the best solution for each project you own.

•Communicate effectively& clearly with the team & clientin high-pressure situations.

•Have the ability tonegotiatein order toreach the best possible outcome for both the agency and its clients.

•Have solid existing relationships in the production world, with a ‘little black book’ full of the best contacts in the industry.

•Use initiative & be proactive in everything you do.

Responsibilities & Duties:

•Ability to take a shoot brief fromtheExecutive Produceror directly from the client& produce the job confidently from start to finish.

•Responsible for financial processes of a shoot from start to finishfrom building budget proposals&project briefing,to supplier engagement, billing and closing jobs.

•Organization of all shoots including studio, location & overseas, on both small & larger-scale projects.

•Organise multiple photo shoots simultaneously, ensuring all pre-production and on-set needs are anticipated and met.

•Negotiate competitive rates with suppliers across each production.

•Liaise closely with clients to keep project running smoothly.

•Communicate&manage deliveryschedulesdirectly with theclient.

• Ensure that all shoots are produced as efficiently as possible&remain in budget.Communicate any risks to the budget prior to spend.

• Source locations, manage scouts & recce’s & submit permit applications where needed.

•Confidently complete risk assessments, release forms and children’s licences.

•Book creative teams, transportation, visas, carnets.

•Book all logistics and travel.

•Bookequipment for all crew and departments.

•Generate call sheets.

•Liaise with local production company for onsite production needs.

•Have a good understanding of usage rights and buyout rates.

•Work independently, as well as part of a team to establish project objectives.

•Negotiate costs and contracts with crew and talent.

•Continually expand the Production Factory roster of suppliers.

•Have an interest in Art Buying and the ability to suggest Photographers, Directors, Art Directors and Stylists etc.

•Any other such duties that may be required from time to time relevant to your role.

Please note:

This role would requireLondon officebased working 3 days a week from the office and potentially more as required for on set or meeting attendance.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Production Factory is committed to equal treatment of all

current and prospective employees and does not condone discriminationon the basis ofage,

disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief,

gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified

applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Media Production

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