Freelance Line Producer
Complex NTWRK · Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area · 7 mo ago
On-siteArt & Creative$90k–$105k/yrContract
What You'll Do
- Oversight of production execution from budget creation to final delivery
- Lead cross-functional communications across creative, talent, studio operations, post production, design, accounting, and legal
- Write production budgets for internal programming proposals, branded opportunities, and potential third party partners
- Maintain and manage updated budget forecasting for multiple projects
- Track asset counts as needed
- Actualize budgets with production accounting monthly and provide regular reporting to production leadership
- Translate concepts into achievable productions with creative teams
- Hire freelance crew, secure locations, engage production design, and coordinate equipment rentals in various cities
- Supervise shoot days either on set or remotely, ensuring smooth operations, time management, and safety
- Review and approve all production invoices and credit card transactions associated with the assigned project
- Train and oversee production and support staff
- Troubleshoot day-to-day production challenges and escalate as needed
- Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality photos and videos for campaigns, social media, websites, and other marketing channels
- Manage production timelines, shot lists, logistics, and coordination with external vendors or talent
- Scout locations, source props, and prepare setups for both studio and on-location shoots
- Onboard vendors and collaborators
- Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and meets quality standards
Who You Are
- 7+ years production management experience at a media company
- Proficient in Office & Google Suite, Movie Magic, and comfortable with Airtable
- Knowledgeable of AI tools to maximize productivity within digital content
- Comfortable with crew and producer partner negotiations
- Comfortable managing multiple fast-paced productions at various stages of development and delivery
- Familiarity with digital video production, including social-first formats
- Familiarity with post-production workflows, file formats, and versioning for various platforms
- Adaptable in fast-paced environments and resourceful with a proactive problem-solving mindset
- Enthusiasm and pride for best-in-class work is a must
- Self-motivated to produce personal excellence
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Strong eye for detail, quality, and brand alignment
- Problem-solving and ability to troubleshoot on set
Pay
$90,000 - $105,000 a year
The Pay Range, which consists of salary and commission, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance.