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DETAILS:
- Role: Line Producer
- Start Date: June 24, 2024
- Wrap Date: January 10, 2025
- Full time for approx. 26 weeks with 3-4 dark weeks
- Location: Remote, but production is based in Houston, so close proximity to Houston is preferred
- Non-union docu-series

Looking to hire a seasoned LP for a first season docu-series in the Houston area.

This position provides management, leadership and oversight across a logistic-heavy production with many moving parts and tight timelines to stay on top of.

This role will work closely with the EP/Showrunner in the field, reporting to the company’s Production Executive in LA to ensure the production is fully supported to meet the creative needs, whilst staying on schedule and on budget, ensuring the safety of cast and crew are always a priority.

This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production management, ensuring creative and logistic expectations are met by facilitating communication, thinking strategically, leveraging efficiencies, utilizing local resources and relationships while maximizing budgetary and schedule parameters.

This person must have a strong background in production management on docu-series.

SKILLS:
- Experience with overseeing production logistics on various documentary and reality shows
- Working knowledge of labor laws and
- Understanding of Music licensing, as the production will shoot live bands performances and will need to ensure we have all necessary licenses
- Strong communicator that is direct and purposeful in all communication
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Flexible and ready to adapt to change
- Team player, able to collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with both creative and production teams
- Detailed, organized and experienced with cost tracking, budget management and working with various departments to stay on budget and schedule
- In-depth, working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
- Strong management, financial and negotiation skills
- Strong listening, written and verbal skills
- Creative problem-solving and objective decision-making skills

Production Manager Position

At TCL Studios, we are building a team to create entertainment programs utilizing the latest AI technologies. To achieve this goal, we are recruiting Hollywood professionals with solid TV and film experience.

The AI technologies we utilize evolve on a regular basis. Currently, the workflows are similar to 3D animation, with some motion capture. There is a great deal of visualization to create the look of scenes. The key difference versus 3D animation, is that the tools are easier to use, but much less precise. The environment is fluid.

Production Management:
This is a broad production management role. In general, this person will manage the workflows associated with translating scripts into finished shows. This position will also be responsible for recruiting VFX, animation, visualization and AI talent from the Hollywood professional community --identifying and recruiting experienced, technically savvy pros with some exposure to AI.

Specifically for our productions, the keys roles are:

1. Supervise team in the execution of animated scenes.
2. Coordinate with producers, writers and directors to execute the creative direction.
3. Manage shot lists, notes, assets (videos, stills, audio).
4. Track team hours and coordinate with production accounting on this tracking.
5. Work closely with the lead production executive to manage all aspects of the production.

This is a fluid environment – key roles will evolve.

Key qualifications for this role:

1. Relevant experience as a production manager on TV series or films.
2. Solid experience in VFX and post-production.
3. Some experience with AI tools (nice to have, not a requirement).
4. Tech savvy and detail oriented.
5. Team management: History of success and passion for managing teams of Hollywood professionals.

Twenty Twenty Productions in the UK are looking for a US based Production Co-Ordinator to help on a new x6 part Netflix documentary. This person needs experience setting up fast-paced documentary/ reality shoots, securing filming permits, and confident working on location with talent and crew. We are looking for someone who can drive and has a license. They can be based anywhere in the US but need to be available from mid-May- end Sept 2024. Please send CVs when applying. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from disabled people and other under represented groups.

OVERVIEW
Brave New Films, a non-profit media organization that focuses on social justice documentaries and video, is seeking a co-producer/production manager for a short doc project currently in production. You will manage physical production of interviews featuring name talent and supervise some of post-production.


This will be a contracted freelance position with a part-time schedule over several weeks of production.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work in collaboration with Director and Producer to execute the short doc concept.
Managing all aspects of pre-production and production of the film shoots, including sourcing locations, hiring crew and equipment, interfacing with talent and reps, call sheets, and being the on-set producer.
Handling all releases, permits, paperwork.
Managing expenses, tracking budget and production accounting.
Post supervision. Coordinating between director and editorial on cuts, graphics, archival clearance, fair use, and delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS
Producing and Production Manager experience on documentary, narrative, digital media and/or television.
On set experience dealing with talent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask.
Proficiency in Google Suite, and management level knowledge of post workflows and systems.
Experience with doc scripting and basic editing on Premiere Pro a plus.

Submit cover letter, resume and samples of previous work.
Submissions close Friday, April 26.

Production company looking for a Line Producer for a few unscripted projects. The job will be working at our offices, and will have support from our in-house team, as well as other freelance hires, if necessary. The job will be a combo of office and field work, and may be out of town. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, and able to build budgets and track costs. Would also be great if you had experience on union jobs.

Looking for night owls for a shoot in early May!

Shifts will likely fall between 8PM starts and 10PM starts, expect a full 12.

Applicants should be comfortable driving a 15 passenger van as well as a minivan and have a safe driving record.

Thanks!

The ideal candidate has a minimum 1-2 years experience as a Field Coordinator with International Experience

Some responsibilities but not limited to:

- Coordinating travel for crew sized 40+.
- Experience with Carnets
- On-set production coordination and logistics.
- Tracking travel on grids in google drive
- Sending travel memos to crew/talent
- Petty cash and credit card expense reporting.
- Coordinating locations, equipment, rentals, and other resources locally and on the road.
- Ensuring releases are obtained, organized, and delivered to post.
- Manage production assistants.
- PRs

Ideal candidates have:

- Professional attitude, excellent people skills, and demonstrates ownership over their work.
- Great with Excel & Google Docs

Production Assistant needed in office and travel based show. Office is in Venice, CA working Monday-Friday. Travel will be back and forth throughout the summer. Duties include: Managing crafty
Helping producers with releasing
Driving a minivan
Finding good restaurant options
Take a first aid training course
Learn how to administer LAMP Lucira Covid Test

We are a low budget production looking for a production assistant for a shoot Friday 4/26 in Burbank, CA. This is a small corporate shoot. In addition to running errands, you will assist in the movement of heavy items and getting craft service. This is will be shot in a studio, so thick skin, professionalism and a good personality are encouraged. You need to have reliable transportation, be on time and be ready to work.

Compensation - $200 for the day

Hi! In search of a Junior Production Coordinator to assist in Production and Post on a True Crime series.
Duties include:
• Book crew as required by the Production Manager.
• Assist Producers on shoot days
• Assist in preparing and distributing call sheets, shooting schedules, crew and cast lists
• Work with the Production Manager ensuring the completion of all admin related tasks to the delivery
of the show, including release forms, and licensing paperwork.
• Work alongside the Post Supervisor for upcoming ingests and ensuring assets are delivered and stored appropriately
• Ordering equipment, supplies and arranging their delivery/collection.
• Undertake general administrative duties

Experience and Qualifications:
Must be extremely organized and a multi-tasker. Must be able to meet tight deadlines, have great attention
to detail and have good communication skills.

Looking for a PA/Runner in Santa Monica, CA on 4/24 and 4/26. Must have experience with live production and access to a reliable vehicle. Responsibilities will include running errands (as needed), assisting with catering and craft services, and providing extra production support as needed.

Klein Creative Media is a local Redondo Beach production company that specializes in (but is not limited to) real estate, business, and drone videos. We are currently seeking someone to permanently fill the position of Office Assistant. Typical responsibilities of the office assistant include: creating call sheets, coordinating with clients and crew members, organizing and filing around the office, doing simple errands, and being the overall right-hand to the owner of Klein Creative Media.

This job requires someone who can multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and work both independently and as a collaborative team. This is an entry-level position.

Preferred skills/abilities:

- Experience working in Adobe Acrobat
- Experience working in Canva
- Experience working in Microsoft Office
- Ability to think fast and on the spot
-Ability to time manage and keep track of inboxes, meetings, and project deadlines

Preference will be given to the candidates residing in the local South Bay area. A driver's license and a form of reliable transportation is required.

We are currently offering between 20-30 hours per week, M-F, with the possibility of the hours extending into full-time. The starting compensation is above California minimum wage.

Seasoned Production Manager needed with extensive field experience to facilitate shooting for upcoming branded content. Experience with high-profile and demanding talent a plus. The ideal candidate will possess great communication skills, work well under pressure, and be able to juggle the needs of various departments while keeping everything organized and running seamlessly. Start date is tentative.