Senior Video Producer – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Transform creative ideas into actionable production strategies.

• Develop detailed production schedules, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.

• Recognize production risks early and proactively create mitigation plans.

• Cultivate collaborative relationships among creative teams.

• Oversee production logistics such as location scouting, permits, crew scheduling, equipment rentals, talent coordination, travel logistics, call sheets, production insurance, and tracking deliverables.

• Manage post-production schedules, including editing, color correction, audio, motion graphics, and final asset delivery.

• Uphold accounting practices across various projects.

• Provide frequent and transparent budget updates to the Executive Producer.

• Collaborate with the Finance department on accounting and payment processes.

• Establish and maintain production protocols, processes, and best practices.

• Monitor both short and long-term financial objectives.

• Track spending during production and ensure financial accountability.

• Identify cost-saving measures while preserving creative quality.

• Reconcile project budgets after completion.

• Recruit and supervise freelance teams for each project, as well as arrange necessary locations and equipment.

• Manage project-related logistics and facilitate communication between freelancers and the internal marketing team.

• Handle multiple projects concurrently while keeping cross-functional decks and documents current.

• Develop standardized production workflows and documentation.

• Sustain long-term relationships with freelancers, vendors, and suppliers for production-related needs.

• Manage client and external relationships on brand partnership projects.

• Establish long-term strategic partnerships with external collaborators.

• Ensure alignment between creative vision and production feasibility.

• Lead production meetings and provide status updates.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and critical decisions to stakeholders.

• Work within budget constraints and resources to devise creative solutions alongside the internal creative team.

• Collaborate with key crew members to make the impossible achievable.

• Work cross-functionally to enhance and improve existing systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Media Production, Business, or a related field preferred.

• 8+ years of production experience, with a background as a Line Producer or Production Manager required.

• 3 years of experience as a Producer required.

• Preferred experience in an in-house production company or agency, with knowledge of best accounting practices and budget management.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently from pre-production to delivery.

• Proven capability to operate effectively within budget limitations and established corporate protocols.

• Proficient in industry-standard budgeting software (e.g., Hotbudget, Showbiz, Moviemagic).

• Familiar with Asana and have working knowledge of the Adobe CC suite preferred.

• Understanding of professional filmmaking equipment and camera systems.

• Required familiarity with local resources in the Los Angeles area, with preferred knowledge of national/international options.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a high-growth startup environment that demands advanced problem-solving skills and adaptability to evolving opportunities for improvement.

• Self-starter capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced, lean environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides), as well as Slack.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 40% is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Blue Shield medical plans with HMO (CA Only), PPO, and HDHP options (including an HSA).

• FSA and Dependent Care FSA.

• Guardian dental and vision coverage.

• UNUM packages including life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Employee-paid options for accident, hospitalization, and critical illness coverage.

• 100% matching of Empower Retirement contributions up to 4% after just three months.

• Student Loan Retirement Match.

• Wellness perks such as Headspace, ClassPass memberships, and a comprehensive EAP.

• Nationwide pet insurance.

• 17 paid holidays.

• Flexible PTO.

• Travel assistance.