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Head of Talent at Maverick Advertising and Design We are looking for a Post Producer for a small team that also encompasses bookings/resourcing of projects. We need previous experience of working in these roles but we would also be interested in hearing from Studio Managers with film resourcing experience.
Role Summary
Responsible for the organisational aspects of the post production schedule, supported by the Executive Producer when required.
Managing the workload of the post production team and booking Freelancers when required.
Ensuring operators have film briefs and the relevant media to be able to work either in house or remotely.
Assisting the Executive Producer to interpret technical briefs.
Working closely with Agency Producers and other internal stakeholders to ensure that all projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, and stay within budgets.
Overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day running of an edit - from documentation to supplying assets for versioning.
Budgeting for simple Post only jobs. Working closely with the Agency Producer.
Key Responsibilities
Scheduling Post Production bookings into the resource schedule
Manage correspondence ensuring that it’s handled efficiently and effectively
Manage cancellations and re-bookings
Communicate with suppliers to ensure accurate and timely bookings
Monitor progress of each job and ensure the Agency Producer is satisfied with the final product.
Assessing project and resources requirements with the support of an Agency Producer. Bringing in more resource when required
Gathering quotes that are related to post production equipment and freelancers
Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with Agency Producers and Account Managers
Ensuring that quality control is in place for every edit and animation
Building good relationships with post production facilities and suppliers
Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary
Supervising the work of junior staff
Working with versioning team to supply assets needed for transcreation
Line management of approx. 4 operators
About You
At least 5 years’ experience in similar roles
Able to adapt to fast-moving and constantly changing requirements while remaining calm and diplomatic
Expert knowledge of Post Production workflows including 2D & 3D animation an advantage.
Working knowledge of Adobe Suite
Know how to ensure that all necessary licences and clearances have been obtained before sign off. E.g. VO, Music & Stock Footage
Adaptable, flexible, pragmatic and calm under pressure
Have highly developed communication skills
Have strong problem-solving skills
Be able to work effectively, and with diplomacy and sensitivity, with all members of the team
Have advanced analytical skills
Budgeting and financial skills an advantage.
Pay precise attention to detail and have a methodical approach to work
Have excellent organisational skills
Have strong IT skills, and knowledge of the relevant computer packages
Experience working on many short form projects – Branded and Social content, and corporate films.
About Us
Welcome to The Maverick Group. We’re 22 years young, independently minded and owned, creatively driven, and super-passionate about what we do.
To us, our people are our superpower. A collaborative team, who believe ‘can’t’ is an unmentionable four-letter word and ‘that’ll do’ will never do.
Whether it’s working in the office, or from home, we’re agile and brave, humble, and honest. We aren’t a network, we’re a group made up of specialist units, all armed with experts in their field. Creative thinkers, brand builders, strategic planners, problem solvers, film producers, project managers, designers, digital creators, and event & sponsorship generators. Talented go-getters, who get pumped about creating game-changing ideas and having some fun along the way.
We’re also really pumped about equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion. At Maverick these are more than HR buzzwords. They’re part of our DNA, something that lives and breathes in the way we work, from top to bottom. Our chairperson is a woman, like we say, they’re more than words.
We’re Maverick and if you are too, please get in touch and join the team.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Production
Industries
Advertising Services
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