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LS Productions
Posted on February 7, 2023

Senior Producer

OVERVIEW

As a Senior Producer at LS Productions you will work with the team to develop, win and lead business for all clients who want to shoot in the UK, whether that be motion or stills. You will be the main point of contact for such briefs in Scotland & Ireland. You will be responsible for understanding the creative & production brief and subsequently providing a detailed quote, converting the job, doing the production, and negotiating the final budget.

On confirmation of a production, it will be your responsibility to bring together and lead the team, overseeing all vital elements for a successful shoot. On completion, you will reconcile the budget and send the final account to the client. You will work to our high standards throughout the process, ensuring compliance with our templates and procedures.

You will work to establish ongoing client relationships with brands directly, as well as with production companies and advertising agencies based both in the UK and internationally. The above will be undertaken in conjunction with our business development team to enable a rounded approach to pursuing & managing new relationships, key accounts and repeat business opportunities for LS.

As the Senior Producer spearheading our Scottish production team, you will also be responsible for leading and managing the production team based in Scotland, and ensuring our roster of production freelancers is up to date across Scotland and Ireland.

KEY SKILLS

  • Expert knowledge of advertising production procedures, especially bidding and APA
  • Well-connected and respected in the
  • Expert knowledge in producing across Scotland and
  • Strong knowledge in producing across the
  • Experience in producing internationally is a
  • Great organisational skills, being able to manage multiple projects at the same
  • Capable of working within and leading and managing a team, and of training more junior team members.
  • Have expert negotiation, budgeting and financial reporting
  • Maintain quality standards across the production of all creative
  • A thorough understanding and experience of sales processes and closing business
  • Ability to manage relationships proactively within and across teams, internally and externally.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication
  • Strong time management
  • Ability to work alone at a distance, while also maintaining strong working relationships with the wider team.
  • Flexible and able to handle stress and react quickly to clients’

OTHER SKILLS

You must have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude with the ability to juggle multiple, often conflicting priorities. Excellent communication skills and time management are essential, and you must be able to work within a team and be good at problem solving whilst adapting to new situations and challenges.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build great working relationships with all departments.
  • Solid experience using IT systems, including GSuite and Microsoft
  • Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in the face of changing
  • Ability to prioritise work efficiently and meet
  • A commitment to embrace and advocate for inclusion is

BENEFITS

  • 29 days paid annual leave, plus 3 ‘gifted’ holidays on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years day, plus a half day to celebrate your birthday!
  • A bank of 12 ‘Happiness Hours’ to take at your leisure throughout the
  • £300 every year to spend on your passion – whatever that might
  • Pensions scheme, cycle to work scheme, medical cash
  • An amazing Culture within LS Productions – we’re talking team days, bi-annual parties, Tattie Tuesdays, and the chance to be part of our amazing Culture Club.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Spill, a fantastic mental health support app.

LOCATION

You will work from our Edinburgh office at 107 Constitution Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7AE or remotely. We operate a hybrid working policy, but you will be required to work from the office, approximately 2 days a week. In addition you may be required to travel to our other offices in Manchester and London for company wide meetings, and to set where needed, and expenses will be provided for this.

REPORTING

You will report to the Head of Production, Emilie Dumas.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications should be submitted via the online form by Friday 3rd March 2023. Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The application must contain:

  • Cover Letter (two pages maximum) addressing your suitability for the position and interest in working with LS Productions.
  • CV (including a list of your credits: brand / prod. company / director / producer).
  • Salary expectations.
  • Where you heard about LS Productions.

SELECTION PROCESS

  • LS Productions is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and the crew we engage. It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. Our aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our company is representative of all sections of society. Each employee will be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result.
  • Applications will be shortlisted and only candidates who appear to be suitable will be called for an interview.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Starting date: ASAP.
  • Contract duration: Full-time.
  • Remuneration: Negotiable based on experience.
  • Location: Scotland with a preference for those based in Edinburgh. 

** Deadline Friday 3rd March 2023 **

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