Scripted Producer
Early Media · Austin, CO · 3 wk ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
About the Role
We're hiring a Scripted Producer to own individual series from pre-production through final delivery, while simultaneously helping build the infrastructure and standards that will power our scripted department. The playbook doesn't exist yet. You'll be doing real producing work while helping write it. If you've ever wanted to shape a production department, not just operate within one, this is that opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Own your assigned series from kickoff through delivery, including timelines, budgets, crew, and day-to-day logistics with minimal oversight.
- Lead pre-production: breakdowns, scheduling, budgeting, location scouting, crew and vendor coordination.
- Manage the relationship between your creative team and Production leadership.
- Develop department infrastructure: workflows, templates, and systems that can scale as the slate grows.
- Build talent relationships with writers, directors, and crew members worth long-term connections.
- Contribute a creative perspective on your projects.
Requirements
- A builder, not just a producer. You're energized by creating the infrastructure, not just running it. If you need the playbook to already exist, this isn't the role.
- 4-7 years of producing experience in scripted television, film, or high-volume digital/streaming content.
- Track record taking scripted projects from development through delivery independently, across multiple formats or lengths.
- Strong budget management; you know where costs hide.
- Comfort with ambiguity. You create structure where there isn't any.
- Experience managing junior production staff including coordinators and assistants.
- Experience producing multiple simultaneous projects.
Nice to Have
- Experience at an early-stage or startup production company where you've built infrastructure alongside producing.
- Background producing content in social-first, short-form, or digital formats.
- Existing relationships with writers, directors, or department heads in the scripted space.
- Familiarity with production management tools (Wrapbook, Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling).
- Understanding of how vertical, social-first content goes viral.