Do you have an excellent understanding of the production and post-production process for feature and episodic workflows? If so, then we have an amazing opportunity with a leading client.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading global production and post-production company which works with major studios creating dailies for feature films, documentaries, long-form programmes and also commercials.

THE ROLE

As Senior Dailies Producer, you will be required to oversee all UK dailies projects throughout the prep and shoot process into finishing post, delegating specific project responsibility to the Dailies Production team.

Key responsibilities:

• Dailies Production team head of department, line manager to all UK-based Dailies staff, responsible for scheduling and smooth running of the UK-based Dailies operations, in partnership with the Operations Director, Workflow Supervisors and the engineering department.
• Oversee scheduling of all UK-based dailies staff, working with producers from all of our client’s locations internationally to schedule available staff to work remotely.
• Responsible for allocation, booking and shipment of equipment both in facility, at colleagues’ homes and on location.
• Lead the sourcing and onboarding of Dailies Colourists and Operator crew both in staff and freelance appointments, in partnerships with the Workflow Supervisor and Operations Director.
• Communicate with clients, creatives, productions and studios throughout the duration of all projects to ensure deadlines are met, deliveries are accurate and finances are mutually understood and accepted.
• Manage and promote client relationships, building upon existing relationships to bring more repeat work and amplify the ongoing sales pipeline.
• Work with engineering and workflow developers to ensure the best project workflow and pipelines are in place for the start and duration of dailies and handover to finishing post.
• Work with the sales department to determine the cost of work for formal bids and identify projects to pitch/strategize.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will be someone who has the ability to work as part of a team across time zones, whilst being able to manage complex shift schedules for multiple projects in various locations simultaneously.

You will require significant post-production management experience, with proven experience in film/episodic dailies-based workflows for both digital and film capture.

Lastly, you will need to be flexible on working hours, while managing team shift schedules to ensure proper coverage.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.