- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Production company seeking staff line producer for multiple projects beginning as early as the week of July 22. Our company produces a variety of docu-series for Discovery, Nat Geo, Netflix, Travel, etc., typically with small crews shooting internationally. Line producer will focus on 1-2 shows in Production at any given time, often working with just one Production Office Coordinator as their support.
Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years as line producer and should have at least 3 international shows completed with strong experience with carnets, international fixers, customs, applying for visas, etc. Meticulous attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and delegate are critical for this role. Experience with Movie Magic Budgeting a plus, strong excel skills a must.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Managing show budgets, schedules, cost reporting, and cashflows
-Overseeing the physical production management of shows
-Location management including booking locations, applying for film permits, and communicating all relevant location information to field team (access, parking, point of contact, etc.)
-Booking crewpersons and communicating travel and schedule plans with them
-Approving payroll for all respective cast and crewmembers including staff assigned to shows, field crew, office team including Post, etc.
-Approve and reconcile all costs for each show
-Work with international fixers on budgeting, scheduling, travel, visas, customs, and logistics/execution of production
-Working with producers to ensure each shoot is executed per the creative outlines including all logistics, locations, props, talent, etc.
-Managing Production-related deliverables and uploading to respective network portals
-Step in for production office coordinator as necessary to
--create and distribute call sheets
--book travel including flights, hotels, rental vehicles
--create and distribute travel memos
--create purchase orders
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Please include rate and references when applying. Interviews will begin immediately, staff position will start as soon as right candidate is found.
Thanks