Agent/Producer - London - Initial 6 month FTC (strong potential to go perm)

We are recruiting for an experienced Agent/Producer to join a creative agency, who have built a reputation for representing and championing exceptional creatives – from Photographers to Creative Directors. They agency work with a variety of clients, including luxury and high-street fashion, sports, editorial, advertising, entertainment and more.

As their roster continues to grow, they\’re looking for an entrepreneurial and efficient Agent/Producer to join their London team. You\’ll be someone who is not afraid to negotiate rates /costs and offer firm solutions to clients expectations, all whilst remaining calm and professional with a warm manner.

Please be aware this role is an initial 6 month FTC with strong potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Artists:

• Manage and Support the Artists in their chosen direction and field
• Research avenues for leads to projects and always be on the lookout for new artist opportunities
• Conduct meetings for yourself and the artists with prospective clients
• Keep in constant communication with the artists and their requirements for each shoot
• Manage artist’s schedules and travel, occasionally supporting on contract negotiation and reviews
• Build strong, positive and constructive relationships with artists

Budgets:

• Manage and reconcile all levels of budget for still and motion projects, with an awareness to cost efficiencies – whilst respecting protocols, schedules, and standards that the company sets and maintaining profit margins
• Ensure all budgets are signed off and agreed by the client before allowing the shoot to commence / confirming any suppliers /accruing any costs
• Compile Estimates and negotiate rates / budgets for each artist & job

Projects:

• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and clients – new and current
• Manage projects from initial brief, through to production, including on-set and occasionally involving travel, to final project delivery
• Gather project specifications and project options (e.g., key dates, deliverables, deadlines, crew options)
• Manage post-production, scheduling, and final project delivery by coordinating briefs, treatments, timelines, and deliverables with fast paced communication
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of industry standards, rules, regulations, and best practices
• Manage kit and crews both nationally and internationally

Skills and Experience Required

• 3+ years of experience ideally as both a Producer and Agent
• Proficient knowledge of the photography and film world
• Ideally have an existing network of contacts within the industry
• High level grasp of shoot management, technical processes, films crews, industry rates, standards and best practices both domestically and internationally
• Strong negotiation and budget management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and reliable with a genuine interest in supporting artists and have an overall positive attitude and calm approach to all tasks
• An ability to quickly provide alternative solutions and ideas, while remaining calm and confident under pressure
• Knowledge of main APA / BETC rules and regs
• Acknowledging the role is not 9-5 and on occasion may require antisocial hours if working with NYC / LA for example

This will be a hybrid role working 3 days a week in the London office and the company offer flexible working hours.

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