Lead Producer

As Lead Producer, you will be part of Coolr Studios-the in-house production arm of Coolr. Our growing team collaborates closely to deliver top-tier content across a variety of leading brands. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video production, a creative mindset with fresh ideas, and a deep understanding of social media trends to drive innovative, on-trend content.

The job

Every role at Coolr plays a vital part in the work we do. Here are some of the key areas of responsibility for this role:

• Being responsible for translating top line ideas or client briefs into high-end concepts and productions. This role will be working 80% on one client for at least the first six months.

• Work across social platforms – TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook etc.

• Leading the development and production process of social-first videos, ensuring the brand and platform is at the heart of the idea.

• Write detailed decks and presentations for clients and new business.

• Accurately communicating the creative idea behalf of the creative team – ie writing and presenting storyboards/scripts and creating decks

• Have a good understanding of budgets and be able to recommend solutions to match specific budgets.

• Working with an editor to craft the video assets and provide feedback.

• Work with the Head of Coolr Studios on managing production processes and junior members of the team.

• Manage a small team of producers and Editors ensuring they adhere to brand guidelines, budgets, creative and timelines.

• Proactively pitch new social first video concepts and formats

• Manage the budget and hard costs of client across various campaigns

• A solid understanding of different production disciplines and corresponding budget and timing considerations.

• Knowledge of social platforms Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram etc.

• Knowledge of current formats and specs /delivery requirements for different platforms.

• Experience and understanding of copyright for stills, film, music, sfx & a thorough understanding of rights.

• Be able to demonstrate experience of running smaller shoots (film and photography) on your own have experience of having worked on larger shoots, assisting the team with various tasks as things arise – from preparing risk assessments, talent agreements and call sheets, to booking talent, arranging permits etc

• You will have the confidence to accurately communicate the creative idea behalf of the creative team – ie presenting storyboards/scripts or scamps for budgeting purposes

• Good experience working with Freelancers and Production Companies to commission video content – ideally projects ranging in size/budget.

• Be a great communicator with a good understanding of production workflows.

• Be willing to attend shoots and occasional travel around the UK