The role will be responsible for translating creative ideas into executable production plans. This includes end-to-end oversight of budgets scheduling logistics crew management and on-ground execution for branded content digital films and integrated campaigns.
The role demands strong organizational skills production expertise and a deep understanding of both creative and operational workflows within a modern content studio or agency setup
Job Description:
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Job Title: Line Producer
Location: Mumbai
Total experience: 4 yrs
Key Responsibilities:
1. Pre-Production Planning
- Collaborate with creative directors producers and clients to understand the project scope timelines and deliverables.
- Break down scripts treatments and concepts into production requirements including crew equipment locations and post needs.
- Prepare detailed production budgets and schedules ensuring feasibility within client constraints.
- Identify and onboard directors DOPs stylists production designers and other key crew members.
- Manage casting location scouting and permissions in coordination with the creative and production teams.
- Conduct pre-production meetings (PPMs) and ensure all creative and logistical elements are aligned.
2. Production Management
- Oversee all aspects of on-ground shoot execution ensuring adherence to schedules budgets and creative vision.
- Supervise crew vendors and talent during shoots maintaining smooth coordination between all departments.
- Troubleshoot on-set challenges proactively from technical glitches to logistic bottlenecks.
- Ensure compliance with safety legal and company policies during all shoots.
- Maintain clear communication between creative client and production stakeholders throughout the shoot.
3. Budgeting & Financial Management
- Create track and manage production budgets including cost estimations approvals and reconciliations.
- Negotiate vendor rates crew costs and logistics expenses to ensure maximum cost efficiency without compromising quality.
- Handle expense tracking billing documentation and closure reports for all projects.
4. Vendor & Resource Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with production vendors studios equipment houses and freelancers.
- Oversee equipment rentals logistics partners catering and transportation arrangements.
- Maintain a database of reliable production partners and crew for future projects.
5. Post-Production Coordination
- Work with editors colorists teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
- Track versioning client feedback and delivery milestones.
- Ensure all raw footage assets and backups are properly archived and organized.
6. Client & Internal Collaboration
- Act as the operational bridge between the client agency and production crew.
- Participate in client calls share production updates and manage expectations throughout the process.
- Collaborate with content strategists creative directors and account managers for project alignment.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Graduate degree in Film Production Mass Communication or related field (preferred).
- Experience: 48 years of experience as a Line Producer or Production Manager in advertising digital content or film.
- Proven track record in managing shoots across formats like branded films digital series influencer videos fashion films or commercials.
- Strong understanding of production workflows budgeting and scheduling.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with an eye for detail.
- Strong vendor crew and talent management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel Google Sheets and production management tools.
- Calm under pressure solution-oriented and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills able to balance creative sensibilities with production realities.
Preferred Background:
- Experience working in a creative agency production house or digital content studio.
- Familiarity with digital-first formats and creator-driven content.
- Prior exposure to fashion lifestyle or branded entertainment projects is a plus.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Mumbai (Andheri)
Location:
Mumbai
Brand:
Amplifi
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent