Media Producer – UK Project

Universal Creative; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking an experienced media production manager for its Bedford location. This role involves overseeing all aspects of media content development, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality media. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Film and Video Production and a minimum of 10 years in media development across various formats. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in media development, design, and production.
• Expertise in various media formats including video, film, and large-screen projection.

Responsibilities

• Identify, contract, and manage third-party vendors for media production.
• Supervise all phases of media production and ensure quality control.
• Manage media pipeline and changes based on programming requirements.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Production coordination

Post-production supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Film and Video Production

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford, UK. Successful candidates will spend time at the Universal Creative Headquarters in Orlando, and at the site in Bedford.

Responsible for the development and production of all project-related media content. Works directly with Show producer to develop the scope, schedule, and budget of any film, video or audio portions of the show and to identify and contract related vendors. Manages all production personnel and serves as the primary interface with third-party vendors during the pre-production, production, post-production, programming and integration of media, including writers, artists, animators, and media-associated creative talent.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, contracts and manages third-party vendors in all phases of media production, serving as the responsible interface between Universal Creative and vendors during pre-production and development of test footage, where applicable. Tracks and reports all media production costs.
• Manages media pipeline, schedules and creates reviews, as well as in-progress reports between vendors and Universal Creative. Supervises supporting media vendors in the production of all media elements including but not limited to film, video, casting, music composition and recording, voice over production, special effects and motion effects development and production, where applicable.
• Manages all phases of media editorial and post-production to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of the highest quality media content for on-site show integration and programming. Supervises on-going media changes based upon on-site programming requirements and reviews.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Directly manages contracted vendors in production of media content including writers, artists, directors, and post-production personnel, as well as programmers where responsibilities are specifically related to the show integration of all media content.

SCOPE:

Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations; detailed understanding of technical issues. Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Film and Video Production is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

10 years experience in media development, design and production of multiple media formats including but not limited to all standard film and video formats, in addition to large-screen projection, multiple projection, High-Definition, 3-D; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is an Equal Opportunities Employer.