Finishing Producer (Features & Episodic)

Position Summary
We are seeking an on-site Finishing Producer to join our team and manage the post-production process for features and long-form episodic productions. We are open to candidates with a range of producer experience levels, providing they meet the core requirements of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and running day-to-day project activity to ensure productions are progressing efficiently through the facility to final delivery
• Working effectively with the rest of the production team to cover resource scheduling, project management, and billing
• Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing clients
• Building and maintaining good relationships within the company including with creative, operational and technical teams, the rest of the production team, and management.
• Being open and able to negotiate with colleagues and clients when conflicts and challenges arise

Main Duties
Project Management:

• Being responsible for the day-to-day project management and running of multiple productions being finished in the facility at any one time, either individually or in pairs/small teams of producers/associate producers
• Managing all aspects and versions of assigned projects to completion as required e.g. sound and picture, film and digital, 2D and 3D, HDR and SDR, theatrical and home entertainment

• Working closely with the filmmakers, studios, other vendors, and internal teams including Image Science, Operations, Engineering and Deliverables to build workflows tailored to specific project requirements
• Organising internal pre-production meetings and overseeing the internal project team to ensure that effective procedures and communications are in place between all parties
• Organising camera and workflow tests on shows in preparation for principal photography, VFX and finishing.
• Working with clients and colleagues to schedule in productions that you are looking after, ensuring that the schedules are reflective of the bid and the work that is required
• Keeping the clients aware of the schedule that they are holding and resolving any conflicts/challenges with other productions with them
• Liaising with operators on the progress of jobs and providing support to ensure schedules are upheld
• Managing freelance schedules and outside services if required, and helping to raise purchase orders
• Working closely with production, studios, broadcasters and streaming services, and other vendors in the creation and delivery of final and archival masters
• Troubleshooting and escalating any problems that arise throughout the post process
• Providing support to other producers on the team, particularly resource scheduling and billing, as well as gap coverage for project management and taking on additional assignments as needed to help satisfy client needs

Billing & Cost Reporting:

• Providing regular costings and financial updates including Bid-Versus-Actuals spreadsheets to clients
• Ensuring work orders are created, costed, PO’d, and billed in a timely fashion
• Ensuring that all the accounting, including resource tracking, forecasting and billing on all projects that you are managing is up to date, in keeping with company protocols

Experience:

• Have good experience working as part of a team
• Have strong experience dealing with clients
• Have experience of successful project management
• Have in-depth knowledge and experience of workflows for picture and ideally sound post-production on high-end long-form productions
• Have a good understanding of the process of creating, checking and delivering final masters of the highest standard

Personal Requirements & Skills:

• Highly organized, methodical and detail oriented
• Capable of managing multiple projects and prioritizing conflicting tasks effectively
• A proactive problem-solver with a logical mindset and a creative approach to production challenges
• Strong client service focus, with a positive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to shifting schedules and priorities
• Calm under pressure and confident in decision-making
• Strong communication skills in writing, on calls, and in person, with a clear sense of when and how to use each
• Skilled in negotiation, able to be assertive while always remaining respectful and professional
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of colleagues and clients
• Good collaborator and team-player willing to ask and answer questions of team-mates, and to work together for the greater good
• Contributes to and helps foster a healthy, supportive, and positive work culture

Business Systems:

• Familiarity with capabilities of DaVinci Resolve, Baselight, Flame and Pro Tools desirable
• Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Excel and Word proficiency
• Familiar with facility scheduling applications such as Media Pulse, Ceta, and Xytech
• Proficient with web applications and portals for job management

Working Conditions:

• Standard 40-hour work week, Monday – Friday. However, due to the nature of the role, some weekends and public holiday working maybe required
• Typical working hours are between a start time of 9/10am and finish time between 6/7pm finish, though earlier or later shifts may be necessary depending on project demands
• This role is an on-site position

About the Company:
Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of creative services for content creators including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/design, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production/finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participating in the application process .

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