At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage production budgets, oversee shoots in the US, and coordinate post-production schedules.
- Company: Join a dynamic team producing a documentary series with a contract lasting until January 2027.
- Benefits: Freelance position based in London with full-time hours and potential long-term engagement.
- Other info: Position requires familiarity with AI workflows and international streaming platforms.
- Why this job: Opportunity to work on high-profile projects for networks like Nat Geo and Disney.
- Qualifications: Experience managing teams globally and strong PMI skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Department: Crew
Employment Type: Freelance
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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience of managing teams in the UK and across worldwide locations is essential, whilst 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) employer: Fulwell73 Limited
This role is based in Islington, London, offering a chance to work on innovative documentary series. The team values collaborative problem-solving and has a focus on delivering quality content to major networks. Enjoy the flexibility of freelance work while contributing to exciting projects.
We think you need these skills to ace Line Producer (Documentary series)
Team Management
Budget Management
Variance Analysis
Supplier Contract Management
Production Legal Requirements
AI Animation Pipeline Management
Post-Production Workflow
