At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production teams and manage budgets for high-end documentaries and marketing content.
- Company: Award-winning independent production company based in London with global clients.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract, dynamic work environment, and the chance to work on exciting projects.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration across departments.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make an impact in the film industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in production workflows, budget management, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are an award-winning independent production company, based in the heart of London, with clients worldwide - currently the USA, and the UK. We create high-end documentaries and behind-the-scenes content for globally acclaimed film studios and streamers. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Lead to join the team on a fixed term contract for 4-6 months, starting ASAP. This opportunity calls for a positive leader who can remain calm under pressure and make confident decisions in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong expertise in traditional production workflows, operate with a proactive mindset and have a genuine love of film.
Role Requirements and Skills:
- Highly experienced in creating and managing multiple budgets for short form marketing content, cost trackers, and projects across different countries including USA.
- Knowledge of working with crew unions and payroll specifically in the USA.
- Negotiate with vendors, freelancers and contractors for the best rates and quality.
- Oversee operational processes within the company, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement internal workflows in production.
- Implement and optimise internal workflows in pre-production.
- Managing accounting with company accountant: reconciling invoices, payroll, and exchange rates.
- Identify and mitigate production risks, ensuring compliance with safety, insurance and legal standards.
- Support company with general operational requirements including security audits across production(s).
- Oversee Production Coordinator, who is responsible for booking and managing high-level crew and equipment, creating key production documents, and circulating to the necessary stakeholders.
- Will work closely with the Head of Post-Production and company Producers to streamline the connection between production and post.
- Manage production teams, ensuring effective collaboration between departments.
- Thrives working in a fast-paced production environment and can work flexibly to fast-changing turnarounds and priorities.
- Knowledge of software Paprika and Float is a bonus.
This role is based in the London office, 5 days a week. Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter with your salary expectations. Please note that due to the expected high levels of applications, we may not be able to reply to all candidates.
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