Sr. Producer

Summary

We are looking for passionate people who want to change the world through the art of storytelling. People that are driven to disrupt the status quo and not just looking for another job. We are seeking a Senior Producer to join our team!

OUR PEOPLE

Have a deep love of the untold stories that inspire, excite, and delight. Great storytelling has the power to not only entertain but to shape culture.

Embrace our world. Be globally-minded—value inclusivity and diversity, respect the richness of all cultures, and appreciate those who are different from yourself.

Be constantly curious. Ask questions. Find answers. Always look for opportunities to learn and experience something new.

Create community through experience. Treat every moment as an opportunity to create meaningful experiences to share. Shared moments build community.

Own the Outcome. Think and act like an owner. You are entrusted to do what is best for the company and for our community.

Role/Responsibilities

Work with the Executive Producers, Head of Production, Sales and Creative teams to help shape creative ideas, develop production approaches, budgets and identify resources for upcoming + potential projects.

Managing bidding and client communications through the pitch phase

Take your awarded projects into production as Line Producer or hand off to another Producer when bandwidth demands. 

Tracking expenses and working with your production teams ensuring projects come in on/under budget.

Work cross functionally to ensure all proper finance and expense procedures are followed correctly, Creative and Client expectations are met if not exceeded.

PRODUCTION EXECUTION

Determine the production plan and accompanying budget. 

Hire and manage your production teams. Having a deep network of connections is preferred. Source and negotiate rates with crew and equipment vendors

Ensure all staff and production teams are contracted and paid on time

Negotiating with contributors and locations to determine fair compensation

Work with PMs & PCs to confirm all featured contributors/talent are properly released

Ensure risk assessments are completed on each project, which include latest Covid related protocols, and that health and safety are a priority on set

Have oversight over any overtime or meal penalty requests 

Read over all insurance policies and keep in mind throughout productions to ensure compliance

Ensure all deliverables are effectively communicated and confirmed with Client, Production and Post EPs. Then relay to your team.

If there is an incident or accident on one of your productions, you will ensure that a proper incident report form has been filled out, and submitted in a timely manner through the proper channels

Control production schedules and keep your supervisor informed as to progress and/or potential pitfalls or overspend

Ensure you’re responsive to and executing upon Creative and Client expectations for the work throughout the project. 

ADMINISTRATION

Assist in maintaining and evolving the production folder structure and project organization.

Work with Production Executives on updating our internal production bible, best practices and bringing innovation to the production practice at Stept.

Requirements

5+ years experience in production, 2+ years Line Producing with on-set experience. 

Commercial and/or long-form content production is a plus.

Comfortable managing clients and directors. Being the glue.

Pricing and budget oversight for branded content is a must and a desire to find cost effective solutions

Experience working on branded content

Problem solving mindset, with acumen for negotiations

Development and Post Production experience a plus

Dedication to rooting out issues and finding smart solutions

Experience working in a high volume, fast paced production environment

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Salary

Salary range of $95 - 130,000

Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits

401k 

Unlimited PTO

Dog-friendly office.

Hybrid work schedule with minimum 3 days a week in office.

Additional notes

Please send resume to jobs@steptstudios.com 

SUBJECT: Sr. Producer Application

Stept is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages all candidates to apply.