Producer

Job Description

PRODUCER Job DescriptionReports to: Head of ProducingSalary band F: £42,000 - £47,000Annual Leave: 23 Days, plus 8 public holidaysWorks with: Project Directors and across all areas of the businessThe role is full time, working remotely in the short term,with a blend of home / office work in the future. The role involves an amount of national / international travel (see below).Application Deadline: 10th October 2021 at 6pmInterviews: Thursday 14th October 2021 via remote video callSecond Interviews: Friday22nd October 2021 in personIf you have any extenuating reason why these dates are not possible for you, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate if we can.59 Productions 59 Productions is an award-winning design studio and production companybased in London and New York. Our focus is on story driven design - finding new ways of telling amazing stories through innovative design.Our team of artists, architects, designers, writers, producers and technologists have helped create countless excitingand diverse cultural moments around the world: the video design of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the design and creative direction of the record-breaking David Bowie Is exhibition, the design of the historic project-mapping artworkon the Washington Monument for Apollo 50 - Go for the Moon, the design and delivery of the VR Documentary Grenfell: Our Home and projects of total design in which auditorium, stage and creative concept come together in productions such as Manchester InternationalFestivals Invisible Cities.We are committed to improving the way we work across all areas of the business, including Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and Universal Design.Like many other organisations, we are considering with renewed focuswhat Diversity means to us. What may have been acceptable a short time ago is not sufficient for the future, so we are dedicating a lot of time and resources to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, especially those who are oftenexcluded or underrepresented.So, if you feel that you do not see yourself represented either in the cultural sector or in this particular professional area because of any part of your identity that makes you special, we would especially like to hear from you.ABOUTYOU:We are looking for a dynamic producer with significant experience managing complex projects to the highest possible standards. You will have at least 3 years experience producing in different territories with a portfolio that demonstrates a range of settings,scales and art forms. You will be a true collaborator who understands the importance of the project as a whole and how each of the projects many elements feed into each other. You will be excited by working within a design studio and thrive off working ondesign led work for multiple clients and stakeholders. You will also have the ability to build trust fast and be comfortable working with new and existing clients and collaborators. Like us, you will be driven by a passion for telling stories, and for beingpart of a piece of work that aims to amaze audiences and those who engage with the project at all levels.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitating and supporting design driven work for a range of different settings, scales and art forms Create new connections andmanage existing relationships with clients and collaborators Responding to initial enquiries from potential clients in collaboration with the Project Director - coordinating responses to enquiries, creating initial budgets and managing tender applicationsNegotiating client contracts (Alongside 59s agent) Working with the Project Director, Studio Manager and Lead Designer on projects to plan deadlines and deliverables for the in-house creative and freelance project team Project budget creation and managementincluding monthly cashflow forecasts Reporting to the directors and wider company team on the progress of projects Providing regular updates to the client Working with the Assistant Producer to contract freelance staff and suppliers Management of 3rd PartyRights for licensed rights controlled material (Music, film footage, stock imagery etc.) Managing travel, accommodation and visas in collaboration with the Assistant Producer Managing logistics for projects in collaboration with 59s Technical and Productiondepartment Keeping abreast of PR requirements, i.e. photography / marketing materials / website and working with 59s PR to help maintain and expand 59s press profile. Analysis of past, current and potential future projects to inform company-wide planningPresenting to potential clients and stakeholders Identifying and approaching potential clients for new business where appropriate Working within and to 59s Sustainability guidelines and goals, and where possible encouraging and supporting clients to do thesameSKILLS At least 3 years experience producing multiple, complex projects Understanding of how to encourage creative collaboration between a variety of different departments An ability and willingness to work as part of a team Experience in budgeting andeffective budget management Experience in negotiating complex contracts An ability to multitask effectively and handle multiple workflows at any one time An ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines First-rate administration and organizationalskills An interest in and willingness to travel globally (see below) A willingness to work on weekends and evenings as required Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level with a proven ability to work with people from a wide rangeof backgroundsLOCATION/TRAVELThis role will be based out of our London office, with options for remote/home working. Pre-covid, this position involved a significant amount of overseas working, estimated at 3 months within each calendar year, and with eachtrip estimated at between 5 and 20 days, we are expecting there to be some return to this way of working in the near future.