Line Producer (freelance)
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Job Location:
Glendale, WI - USA
Weekly Salary:
$ 3000 - 4500
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is seeking a freelance Line Producer for its unscripted and digital programming. This role is responsible for the creation of project budgeting and production schedules the review and tracking of cost reporting the analysis and providing of financial projections and oversight of series deliverables. The Line Producer provides managerial oversight for series in production as well as serves as a key contact between business development Business Affairs third party producers and cable digital and streaming networks.
Were seeking a candidate with contemporary hands-on experience with high-profile projects strong knowledge of broadcast and streaming platforms and a proven YouTube/digital production track record with the ability to implement costsaving production strategies.
This position reports to the Executive in Charge of Production and is in office four (4) days per week at our Hearst offices located in Glendale CA.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and analyze creative development materials to assess their viability for pragmatic and cost-effective production
- Manage production timelines and budgets with an eye on minimizing costs and maximizing profits
- Partner with show runners and show staff to maintain adherence and accountability for aspects of budgetary production standards as well as contractual requirements for programming
- Attend shoots in the studio and on location as needed
Collaborate with Executive Producers and key production personnel on specified projects to help ensure that creative and network imperatives are being met
- Remain current on guild union and labor compliance requirements and coordinate closely with labor and legal teams
- Problem-solve show issues with production and senior management
Qualifications
- 7 years of Line Production/Production Management experience in unscripted production (i.e. true crime docuseries lifestyle competitive reality shows etc.) at a production company network or as a freelance Line Producer and/or EIC
- Proven track record in managing production budgets cost reports and financial projections.
- General understanding of production accounting
- Knowledge of contemporary TV production and post-production including digital and social media
- Experience budgeting linear and streaming projects (i.e. for Netflix AE Discovery Networks etc.) AND on modestly budgeted digital first content (i.e. YouTube etc.) is strongly desired
- Knowledge of and experience with the latest AI production techniques platforms and vendors is a plus
- Proficient with Movie Magic Budgeting and Excel software
- Experience ensuring compliance with union and guild agreements (DGA SAG-AFTRA IATSE) labor laws insurance and company safety policies
Familiarity with production insurance policies
Strong capability to multi-task and prioritize multiple demands
- Creativity when approaching the budgeting process
- Strong relationships with independent production personnel
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Collaborative leader and demonstrated leadership skills
- A team player with great problem-solving skills
Education
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
HMPG is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
Benefits
Eligible employees will have access to enroll in health coverage through our partnership with Entertainment Partners EP Cares program.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Emotional Wellness Support
Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
The estimated base pay for this role is between $3000 and $4500 per week. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as transferable skills work experience business needs market demands and conditions including geographic location where the work will be performed and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
About Company
Hearst Media Production Group(HMPG) a business unit of Hearst Television is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of EmmyAward-winning programming annually across linear streaming digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distributionin100countries.Itspopularweeklyeducational/informational(E/I)programmingblocksair weekends nationwide including WeekendAdventure onABC stations; CBS WKND on the CBS Network;TheMoreYouKnowontheNBCNetwork;OneMagnificentMorningontheCWNetwork; Mi Telemundo on the Telemundo Network and Go Time on independent stations. HMPG also produces and/or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including the companys dedicated FAST channels Xplore The Jack Hanna Channel Rovr Pets and Lucky Dog Channel availableonsomeofthemostpopularsmartTVsandstreamingplatforms.HMPGhasofficesinNew York LosAngeles and Charlotte.HMPG is represented by United TalentAgency.
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Special Events
- Web Content
- HD
- Live Events
- Production Process
- Visual Effects
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Youtube
- Music Videos
- Final Cut Pro
- Video production
- Web Series
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
