Locations for Pilot

BlockReel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Mileage stipend

Job summary

BlockReel in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Locations Scout/Manager for an independent pilot shoot around October 20, 2026. The role spans ~3–5 days, including scouting and shoot days, with pay at $300–$500/day based on experience.

You will secure and manage locations for a gritty sci‑fi pilot, negotiating access and supervising on-location operations. Collaborate with the director and production team to meet logistical needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in location scouting or management, including negotiating access.
• Open to all experience levels with strong organizational abilities.
• Must be resourceful and have good communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential filming locations that fit the project's aesthetic.
• Negotiate access and manage location agreements.
• Oversee on-location operations to ensure smooth filming.
• Collaborate with director and production team to meet logistics requirements.

Skills

Location scouting

Location management

Communication skills

Job description

Looking for a Locations Scout/Manager for an upcoming independent pilot shoot in Atlanta, GA, around October 20, 2026. This will be about 3-5 days of work, including scouting and shoot days, paid at $300-500/day depending on experience. We're looking for someone to help secure and manage locations for a dramatic sci‑fi pilot with a grounded, gritty tone. This project aims to tell a compelling, character‑driven story within a unique futuristic setting. Key responsibilities include identifying potential filming locations that fit our aesthetic, negotiating access, managing location agreements, and overseeing the smooth operation of filming on location. You'll work closely with the director and production team to ensure all logistical needs are met. Experience in location scouting or management, even on smaller projects, is valuable; we’re open to all experience levels. We're looking for someone resourceful, organized, and with good communication skills. Please share your relevant experience or a brief reel/portfolio if you have one, highlighting any past location work.

• Production will provide necessary insurance coverage and a mileage stipend for scouting.

This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new project.

Budget Range

$300-500/day