Producer in Training – Bridge + Tunnel Productions

Company: Bridge + Tunnel Productions

Job Title: Producer in Training

Salary: 2.5 days per week, £18K pro-rata

Reporting to: Creative Director

Location: Central Newcastle

BAFTA-nominated media company Bridge + Tunnel Productions is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile Producer in Training to support the production team, particularly the Creative Director, Tina Gharavi, to deliver a slate of projects and core organisational tasks.

Description:

ABOUT BRIDGE + TUNNEL:

Bridge + Tunnel is a film and TV production company that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. It’s not a word that we throw out blindly. It’s a belief system that informs the way they work every day. They have a tradition that encourages entrepreneurial thinking, innovative solutions, and the conviction to execute both. They seek individuals who thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments. Bridge + Tunnel is a collaborative and team oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave.

For more information about what they do and the communities they work on behalf of please see: www.bridgeandtunnelproductions.com

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• The Junior Producer’s role is to work independently on his/her own projects as well as with partners in creating new projects for film and TV and managing existing projects to completion, on time and within budget.

• Must be a natural Leader who can rally teams and steer projects to keep them on track.

• As the Leader, the Producer is the point person of his/her specific projects, working closely with and providing guidance to other team members. Initiates and maintains constant communication with these departments on a daily basis, to keep them informed and ahead of the curve.

• Must possess excellent problem solving skills; critically important to have excellent ability to anticipate problems and clearly articulate creative solutions.

• Manage day-to-day production activities for assigned projects, including creating budgets and production schedules for most efficient approach, bidding through cost consultants, casting, pre-production, production, music composition/licensing, editing and all post-production.

Skill Set:

• Must have knowledge of Production. Some digital experience is helpful.

• Must be detail oriented with excellent organisational skills. Also must be able to see the big picture, and how details impact it.

• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects, working under tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal relations skills, with ability to consistently display a professional demeanor, stay cool under pressure, and handle strong personalities.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

PRODUCTION SUPPORT:

Will be responsible for supporting key activities (development, production & postproduction), and assisting as and when required. Core tasks & necessary skills include: Video editing knowledge, graphic design skills and in particular experience in using Photoshop and InDesign. Ability to research and write funding/project proposals desirable (or willing to learn).

Work as assistant to Creative Director on scheduling, work planning, task management. Undertake tasks to increase office productivity (from errands to event management to finding props and building studios!)

MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION:

Under supervision of Creative Director be responsible for distribution as well as monitoring, measuring impact and implementing distribution strategy of past and current projects. Social media campaigning and marketing experience is desirable.

Key Accountabilities / Deliverables:

MEDIA MANAGEMENT:

• Assisting with the completion and duplication of projects for distribution

• Managing Social Media output for the company

• Ability to assist with website updating and development. Experience of Word Press or other web-design package highly desired or willingness to learn • Good design sensibility & advanced level of experience in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION:

• To manage a programme of distribution for information, projects and films for festivals, identify distributors & broadcasters, support and implement distribution strategy

• Assist with marketing plan and promotional activities- knowledge of social media campaigning & newsletter design, understanding of marketing techniques and audience engagement/crowdsourcing experience

• Produce design material as needed

PRODUCTION SUPPORT:

• Assisting on a range of productions as needed: including a range of tasks which may be varied by their nature (production, office work, research, fundraising, networking & field work etc)

• Desirable: knowledge of Final Cut and Adobe Premiere and experience of post-production, video editing.

• Technical problem-solving, whether this is wifi coverage in the office, printers or updating operating systems

What we are looking for:

WORK COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills

• Excellent timekeeping, team work and leadership skills

• Negotiation and self-motivational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure

• Problem-solving, flexibility, tact and diplomacy

• Interest in and experience of working with diverse communities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualification in a humanities subject at degree level or exceptional experience

• Some prior work experience needed preferably in the media sector

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility and prepared to work outside normal office hours

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of another European language would be a distinct advantage

How to apply:

Please email resume/CV and cover letter detailing your experience and why you are suited to this post to: tina@bridgeandtunnelproductions.com

Please include the job title as the header in your email.

Please do not call the office (all requests/questions via email).

Applications must be received by:

ASAP. Closing date : 3rd of January, 2017.

Bridge + Tunnel Productions is an Equal Opportunities employer. They want to develop a more diverse workforce and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.