Lead Field / Story Producer – Unscripted Programming Brixlore Media Group $500/mo Retainer + Scale Incentive

Chicago Artists Coalition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Brixlore Media Group is hiring a Lead Field / Story Producer for upcoming unscripted programming highlighting high-stakes business operators. Operating in lean field crews, you will run beat sheets, direct live scenes, conduct interviews, and build paper stringouts for editing.

You will execute field beat sheets, review post-shoot transcripts, and collaborate with the DP on visual coverage to craft a compelling narrative in post-production.

Qualifications

• Strong storytelling instincts to extract real-world tension and narrative arcs.
• Ability to manage agile field crews on fast-turnaround schedules without a script.

Responsibilities

• Execute field Beat Sheets and direct live scene action on location.
• Conduct sit-down interviews and partner with the DP on visual coverage.
• Review post-shoot transcripts to build narrative paper edits for post-production.

Skills

Strong storytelling instincts

Ability to manage agile field crews

Job description

Brixlore Media Group is hiring a Lead Field / Story Producer for upcoming unscripted programming highlighting high-stakes business operators. Operating in lean field crews, you will run beat sheets, direct live scenes, conduct interviews, and build paper stringouts for editing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute field Beat Sheets and direct live scene action on location.
• Conduct sit-down interviews and partner with the DP on visual coverage.
• Review post-shoot transcripts to build narrative paper edits for post-production.

Qualifications:

• Strong storytelling instincts to extract real-world tension and narrative arcs.
• Ability to manage agile field crews on fast-turnaround schedules without a script.

Compensation:

Compensation: $500/month baseline retainer covering pre-production and field prep, plus structured per-episode/shoot bonuses. Rate increases evaluated after establishing an initial multi-episode track record as the slate scales.