Producer, Scout Studios

Here at Scout Motors were carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasnt been around for a while electrifying it digitizing it and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site a job site or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors we empower our talented inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee Someone who is a visionary and a leader who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

Overview

Scout Studios is looking for a Producer to help turn ambitious creative ideas into organized executable productions.

As an integral function on the Scout Studios team this role will serve as a critical bridge between creative ambition and production execution bringing structure foresight communication and accountability to a growing pipeline of original storytelling product and lifestyle content and films.

The right person is equal parts organizer problem solver collaborator and producer. You understand creative vision how the work gets made can anticipate what a production needs before it becomes a problem and can confidently move between creative teams internal stakeholders agencies vendors talent locations and crews.

This isnt simply a coordination role. Were looking for someone who has both a creative and organizational eye and can take ownership of productions to allow Scout Studios to operate at a high creative and operational level as the teams output continues to grow.

Why Scout Studios

Scout Studios is building more than a content team.

Were creating an internal storytelling studio designed to document the return of an iconic American brand from the people designing and building our vehicles to the communities places and culture surrounding them.

Youll help build the production engine behind that work and shape how Scout Studios operates for years to come.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Produce Scout Studios projects from initial brief through production post-production and final delivery.
• Partner closely with the creative team of directors cinematographers editors and content creators to translate creative concepts into executable production plans.
• Build and manage production schedules timelines call sheets budgets crew plans equipment needs travel locations permitting talent releases insurance and logistics.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders external production partners agencies freelancers vendors and talent.
• Own production communication and ensure teams understand deliverables deadlines responsibilities and changing priorities.
• Identify potential production challenges early and proactively develop solutions.
• Manage multiple productions and workstreams simultaneously without losing sight of details.
• Support location scouting casting vehicle coordination travel planning and field-production logistics.
• Track project budgets purchase orders invoices vendor agreements and production expenses.
• Help maintain visibility into the overall Scout Studios production pipeline and resource requirements.
• Partner with post-production teams to ensure assets schedules feedback and deliverables move cleanly from production through completion.
• Help establish scalable production processes templates workflows and standards as Scout Studios grows.
• Build trusted relationships across Brand Communications Social CRM Events Product Design and other internal teams.
• Be comfortable jumping into the unexpected. Production rarely goes exactly according to plan and solving those moments is part of the job.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte NC.
  
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events.
• This role will involve regular travel to productions events locations and Scout facilities. Candidates should be comfortable working in active production environments including outdoor locations and occasionally weekends and long days.
• This role will be embedded in the ongoing development of the Scout Motors company brand and vehicles. As such travel will be a meaningful and necessary part of this role with expected travel expected to average 30%.
• Scout vehicles are being developed for rugged adventure worksite use daily-living and everything in-between and candidates for this role should expect that travel will take them to a variety of climates and environments including potentially harsher cold-weather hot-weather mountainous and remote locations.
• Candidates for this position should carry an active drivers license and be comfortable driving on urban highway and country roads gravel roads and some light off-road trails when needed.

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• 8 years of experience in production creative production integrated production or related field.
• Experience producing commercial branded documentary automotive lifestyle editorial or entertainment content.
• Strong understanding of production workflows from pre-production through post-production.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets schedules vendors crews travel locations and deliverables.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Confidence working directly with senior creative leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions quickly in changing production environments.
• Minimum of High School Diploma GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors Inc.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Automotive or mobility experience.
• Experience producing documentary or unscripted storytelling.
• Experience with experiential events or live production.
• Familiarity with automotive shoots involving picture vehicles tracking vehicles specialty rigs and remote locations.
• Experience helping build or scale an internal creative studio.
• Existing relationships with production companies crews vendors and freelance talent.

Who You Are

Youre someone who has an eye for how to bring creative visions to life through planning and organization.

You enjoy being the person who knows what needs to happen next who owns the details others may overlook and who can keep a team moving even when priorities shift quickly.

You communicate clearly stay calm under pressure and understand that great production isnt simply logistics it creates the environment in which great creative work can happen.

Youre equally comfortable planning months ahead and solving a problem from the side of the road during a shoot.

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical dental vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement jury duty voting time or military leave

This is a full-time exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $85000.00 - $105000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos Angeles:Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact