Producer

Job Description

The main role of the Producer is to develop, shoot, oversee edits of video projects from start to finish while hitting all deadlines, and serve as lead in all talent outreach and coordination. The producer is the main person to execute creative and maintain creative direction, create and submit budgets for approval, scriptwriting, organize shoot logistics according to deadlines, and serve as the main communicator with crew while in the field and while a piece is in edit.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Serve as lead executor and creative on all aspects of production, through development, shooting, post, and publication of a shoot while hitting each milestone deadline
• Pitch and brainstorm new series, formats and episode ideas in creative sync with EP and Senior Producer
• Develop and fully execute all greenlit pitches
• Coordinate, organize, and book all elements for shoot
• Determine gear (in coordination with DP), and set equipment needed
• Direct all shoots and ensure all talent is properly managed and directed
• Confident working with and directing high profile talent
• Lead and guide AP, ensure workload is shared and direction is given to hit all deadlines
• Write scripts with assistance from AP and ensure all is fact checked and legal approvals are given
• Oversee post-production edits from a creative standpoint
• Oversee R+C + legal approvals in coordination with AP and Production Coordinator
• Coordinate and provide all delivery assets needed for piece's publish

Experience and Qualifications:
• At least 2 years experience at producer level with a proven track record at well-regarded digital production companies, or equivalent
• Entrepreneurial, strong self-starting approach to work
• Confidently develop, execute and oversee an edit from start to finish
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, producing video with a rapid turnaround in high volume
• Experience developing and producing repeatable video series
• Diverse reference points in line with the VICE brand
• Extremely aware of pop culture and entertainment industry
• Extensive knowledge of experimental comedy/light-hearted documentary production
• Working knowledge of cameras and related gear
• Ability to write and communicate clearly
• Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities
• Strong attention to details and highly organized
• Open to working long hours, weekends and on rare occasion, holidays
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed, sometimes with short notice
• Knowledge of budgeting and ability to actualize costs
• Have a valid driver's license
• References upon request

Working at VICE:

We want to find people who believe in our mission and goals and feel inspired to grow while they're here, rather than someone who checks the boxes but isn't invested. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got.

VICE Media Group prioritizes the voices, ideas and people that other media companies miss. We believe that innovation is a direct result of diverse, inclusive cultures so we don't just ''tolerate'' difference s , we celebrate it and see it as essential to our staff, culture, and business. To learn more read the VICE Guide to VICE.

In alignment with our Core Behaviors and to ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know by contacting Accommodations@vice.com. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Agencies: VICE Media Group is not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes and/or applicants.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnb401-18-217-208-72-42 in your application.