Senior Producer | THG Studios

About THG Studios 

We are a highly ambitious, multiple award winning and fast-growing Creative and Production Agency. We are proud of what we have achieved, and we are a trusted creative and content partner of global aspirational brands such as Disney, Sky, Nestle and many more. We offer a combination of Creative, Production, Strategy services and complete end to end Project Management and Account Management which our clients rely on to deliver exceptional outputs.

 

Production - About the Team

We are a highly ambitious, multiple award winning and fast-growing Creative Production Agency. We are proud of what we have achieved, and we are a trusted content partner of global aspirational brands such as Disney, Sky, Nestle and many more. We offer a combination of Creative, Production, Tech and complete end to end Project Management and Client Service which our clients rely on to deliver exceptional content. The Production team are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of stills, video and film services across the full client portfolio. This team is 25 strong and is integral to the business and production success. The team continue to grow and develop delivery skills day to day, strive to deliver consistently high standards, whilst at the same time thriving in the fast-paced creative agency environment.

 

About the Role

The Senior Producer will bring a wealth of experience to lead their team of senior producers, producers and production assistants. Their knowledge of handling multiple high-value clients and projects is essential to this role.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

As a Senior Producer you will be responsible for the line management of producers and assistants within your team. You will be required not only to take ownership of creative projects but also to guide your team in their learning and development. As well as delegating tasks and reporting on the progress of the team, you will be overseeing the production process from end to end, ensuring that all requirements from the client are completed on time and within budget.

• Overseeing complex and high-end campaigns, requiring skill and effort, whilst monitoring and working with a sharp eye for detail, colleagues will rely on the senior producer to plan and execute clear strategies and timelines.
• Driving processes end-to-end, this role involves encouraging the team to simplify processes in order and be more productive. Confident in decision making, the senior producer is always ready to face new challenges while striving for the best client output.
• Lead and manage the production team, including directors, editors, camera operators and other crew members.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and creative teams to develop campaigns, video concepts, scripts and storyboards that align with project goals and objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production including scheduling, budgeting, hiring crew, securing locations and managing logistics.
• Ensure all content and deliverables meets brand standards, creative vision and technical specifications.
• Review scripts, treatments, rough cuts and provide feedback and guidance to the production team.
• Manage project timelines, deadlines and budgets, adjusting as needed to ensure successful project completion.
• Allocate jobs to the production team or relevant department, with the ability to decide on which “talent to task” is appropriate.
• Communicate with other departments such as Project Managers and Operations to ensure the correct processes are in place and keep up to date with company policies.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies and best practices in video production, and implement innovative techniques to enhance the quality and efficiency of the production process.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and industry professionals to support business development and future project opportunities.
• Mentor and develop production team members, providing guidance, training and support to help them grow and excel in their roles.
• Liaise with head of production on best practice within the production team and help implement different ways of working.

Example task level responsibilities

Pre-Production

• Create budget and timing plan for the Production using agency systems
• Ensure resources are booked and briefed o Distribute model briefs to agencies, collate and share with client
• Liaise and provide project visibility with Crew
• Confirm all studio and resource booking
• Source and book models
• Hiring and booking equipment
• Set build – briefs/bookings/co-ordinate and oversee quality to brief
• Samples – book in merch/co-ordinate and oversee quality to brief
• Stylist – book in steaming clothing/wardrobe shopping- brief
• Prep day full team – provide brief if received from client, otherwise run through information production does have i.e. set requirements/models
• PPM with client
• Circulate call sheets

Shoot

• Present and prepared on set
• Co-ordinating shoot
• Tracking all deliverables are captured
• Bringing models on to set
• Point of contact and knowledge holder for any questions
• Support shoot crew/advice of changes
• Liaise with client services for decisions and scope management
• Manage deliverables through process

Post- Production

• Pack Down
• Brief and oversee deliverables in retouch or video (if in scope)
• PO, reports
• Administration tasks – checking invoices, queries
• Reconciliation /Washups 

Skills & Experience

• Experience producing stills, video and film in a creative agency
• 2+ years of team management
• Great client facing and producer management skills
• Ability to own key accounts and deliver complex and high value projects with self-sufficiency
• Experience delivering in a fast-paced environment – and adapting to business needs
• Exceptional organisational, interpersonal, and multitasking skills
• Experience of delivering a variety of integrated projects for platforms including television, digital, online and social – including creative and production
• Systems lead approach with production practices and delivery with good understanding of production methodology
• Approachable and a confident communicator (in person and on email), pathfinder and problem solver
• Interest and appreciation of high-quality creative output
• 5+ years experience – creative industry experience essential. 

About THG Studios 

We are a highly ambitious, multiple award winning and fast-growing Creative and Production Agency. We are proud of what we have achieved, and we are a trusted creative and content partner of global aspirational brands such as Disney, Sky, Nestle and many more. We offer a combination of Creative, Production, Strategy services and complete end to end Project Management and Account Management which our clients rely on to deliver exceptional outputs.

 

Production - About the Team

We are a highly ambitious, multiple award winning and fast-growing Creative Production Agency. We are proud of what we have achieved, and we are a trusted content partner of global aspirational brands such as Disney, Sky, Nestle and many more. We offer a combination of Creative, Production, Tech and complete end to end Project Management and Client Service which our clients rely on to deliver exceptional content. The Production team are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of stills, video and film services across the full client portfolio. This team is 25 strong and is integral to the business and production success. The team continue to grow and develop delivery skills day to day, strive to deliver consistently high standards, whilst at the same time thriving in the fast-paced creative agency environment.

 

About The Role 

The Producter is integral to the team and allows productions to run smoothly. The success of the team relies on a competent Producer  to support all aspects of production.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

As a Producer, the crew will count on you for various crucial tasks, from organising set builds, model booking, sending call sheets and liaising with crew. High energy and commitment are essential. If you are an enthusiastic individual who can multi-task, solve problems and do things proactively, you will quickly become invaluable.

Example task level responsibilities

• Liaising with studio, client services, project managers and external suppliers
• Building relationships and keeping in close contact with other members of the production team
• Co-ordinating and communicating production resources and facility arrangements in tandem with the wider team
• Attending PPMs and KO calls
• Attending Weekly internal calls and meetings
• Attending and co-ordinating planning meetings
• Assist on producing budgets, monitoring costs and controlling expenses
• Building timing plans and scheduling
• Sourcing locations and models
• Raising PO’s and completing production documents (call sheets/RA’s/Licensing)
• Keeping accurate shot lists
• Producing shoot schedules
• Booking in and monitoring post-production
• Liaising with crew and booking in any extra resource
•  Ordering from suppliers – ie Kit houses
•  Booking catering, transport & accommodation
• Managing contracts with external organisations
• Conducting research
• Completing all necessary paperwork in relation to the above tasks

Skills & Experience

• Experience producing stills, video and film in a creative agency
• 1+ years experience working in a creative and or production office environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and knowledge of office procedures
• Attention to the detail and analytical approach 
• Good communication both written and verbal
• Comfortable working under pressure, taking direction and prioritising workload
• Can be pro-active with own ideas and solutions
• Interest and appreciation of high-quality creative output

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.