Video Producer in Manchester

We're looking for somebody to help us build the next stage of Shoot Business. This isn't a traditional producer role. We're looking for somebody with a builder mentality. Someone who enjoys taking ownership, sees something good and wants to make it even better. As well as delivering brilliant work, you'll help shape the future of the production team and the way we work. As Shoot Business grows, we’re building a dedicated retainer team to support a growing number of long‑term client partnerships. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, becoming a trusted extension of their team and helping them consistently create brilliant content.

No two weeks look the same. One day you might be planning a shoot, briefing freelancers or helping a client shape their content strategy. The next you could be directing interviews on location, visiting a construction site, hospital, university or manufacturing facility, solving a last‑minute production challenge or pitching creative ideas for an upcoming campaign. One of the best parts of the role is getting a window into different industries, meeting fascinating people and helping them tell their stories. We're a small team, which means you'll have real ownership from day one. Your ideas will be heard, your work will have an impact, and you'll play a genuine part in shaping how we grow.

The ideal person has experience managing creative projects, building client relationships and making things happen. They might have spent time freelancing, working in production, at an agency or in an in‑house marketing team. What matters most is that they enjoy taking ownership, solving problems and collaborating with others to deliver great work. Most importantly, we’re not looking for somebody chasing their next job. We’re looking for somebody who wants to help build the right one.

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership
  • Become the day‑to‑day contact for a portfolio of clients.
  • Build trusted, long‑term relationships.
  • Lead client meetings, project discussions and content planning.
  • Help clients develop ideas and identify new opportunities.
  • Ensure projects stay on track and clients feel informed throughout.
• Production & Delivery
  • Manage projects from initial brief through to delivery.
  • Plan and schedule shoots.
  • Source, brief and manage freelancers.
  • Prepare production documents and call sheets.
  • Manage project budgets, logistics and timelines.
  • Solve production challenges with calm, practical thinking.
• Creative
  • Work with clients to develop content ideas and campaigns.
  • Contribute creative thinking throughout pre‑production.
  • Ensure content delivers against client objectives.
  • Maintain quality and consistency across every project.
  • Support shoots and creative delivery where required.
  • (Nice to have) Contribute to pitch decks and creative proposals for new business opportunities.
• Building the Department
  • Help improve systems, processes and the way we work.
  • Identify opportunities to make projects more efficient and improve the client experience.
  • Share ideas that help the business grow and evolve.
  • Contribute positively to the culture of the team.
  • Support and mentor colleagues as the department grows.
  • Take ownership of challenges rather than waiting for someone else to solve them.

What Success Looks Like

After your first few months, you'll be confidently managing client relationships, running projects independently and becoming a trusted part of the team. After your first year, you'll be helping manage multiple client accounts, contributing to the growth of the department and playing an important role in how Shoot Business develops in the future.

Working Pattern

This is primarily an office‑based role from our Manchester office. We believe the best ideas, relationships and learning opportunities happen when people work together in person, particularly in a creative environment. That said, we’re also realistic. Once settled into the role, there will be flexibility for a structured hybrid working arrangement, typically one agreed day per week working from home where appropriate. We’ll not monitor people. We trust our team to manage their time and responsibilities professionally. In return, we ask for consistency, communication and a commitment to being present when the team needs you.

About Shoot Business

Shoot Business is a Manchester‑based video production company working across healthcare, education, construction, technology, the public sector and commercial brands. We create everything from social content and case studies to corporate films, educational content, events, animation and TV adverts. We’re a small team that believes in trusting people, giving them ownership and creating an environment where good ideas are heard, people support one another and everyone has the opportunity to grow. We’re proud of the work we create, but we’re equally proud of the team we’re building. If that sounds like the sort of place you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.