At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production from pre to post, managing teams and budgets for a documentary series.
- Company: Fulwell Entertainment, a global leader in premium content creation.
- Benefits: Freelance role with potential long-term contract and creative opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant London setting with opportunities to collaborate internationally.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape impactful stories that resonate worldwide.
- Qualifications: Experience in production management, budgeting, and team leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Fulwell Entertainment is a global entertainment company built from the merger of The SpringHill Company and Fulwell 73. We develop and produce premium content across television, film, digital, audio, and branded entertainment with one mission: to make things people love. Our work spans culture‐defining series, groundbreaking documentaries, live events, and platform‐shaping formats—all rooted in the belief that great storytelling earns attention, drives impact, and lives everywhere audiences do.
Department: Crew
Location: London, Islington
We are seeking a freelance Line Producer (Documentary Series) to join the production as soon as possible, with a potential contract running through to January 2027. Full‐time and based in London.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Production Executive and rest of the team from pre‐production, filming, post and through to final delivery.
- Manage the production & post team in UK and manage shoots in the US.
- Manage, and reconcile series budget, including production, post‐production, and AI animation costs.
- Track actuals against the approved budget on a weekly basis, providing clear variance analysis and proactive mitigation plans to the EIC and HOP.
- Oversee purchase orders, supplier contracts, and payment schedules.
- Act as lead point of contact for AI animation pipeline, working closely with the AI vendors.
- Manage all production legal requirements including contributor releases, location agreements, archive licences, and music clearances.
- Oversee AI‐specific clearance requirements.
- Coordinate with the productions insurance broker on full coverage for the production including AI elements.
- Work with the Post Producer and offline/online editors to maintain the post‐production schedule from assembly cut through to deliver.
- Experience of managing teams in the UK and across worldwide locations, while running multiple edits in London.
- Problem‐solving ability and collaborative working style.
- Strong PMI experience including re‐budgeting and cost reporting to networks is essential.
- Experience of Post workflows and delivering to international streaming platforms.
- Experience of AI workflows and delivery is preferable.
- Experience delivering to Nat Geo/ Discovery/ Disney is preferable, including post‐production deliverables.
- Familiarity with US filming practices a plus.
Line Producer (Documentary series) in London employer: Fulwell Entertainment
At Fulwell Entertainment, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that empowers creativity and innovation. As a freelance Series Producer / Showrunner in the vibrant area of Islington, you'll have the opportunity to lead exciting projects while benefiting from our commitment to professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to shape compelling narratives in a supportive environment.
