Producer, NOWNESS

Job Title: Producer, NOWNESS Reporting to: Managing Director Location: London NOWNESS is a multi-platform, global video channel for the culturally curious. Providing an inimitable lens on Architecture, Design, Fashion, Art, Travel, Food and Lifestyle, NOWNESS has set the standard for what excellence in digital storytelling looks like for nearly a decade. NOWNESS sits within DAZED Media, an ever-evolving network of premium digital channels and iconic print titles including Dazed, AnOther, Another Man, Hunger and Nowness. Specialising in fashion, luxury and lifestyle communications NOWNESS produces pioneering, award winning branded projects and exclusive events involving industry-leading talent. We partner with the world’s most ambitious brands and agencies to create brave, pioneering ideas for a global community as well as commissioning and producing our own editorial films and series. We are based in London and excited to be recruiting for a core member of our team. ROLE SUMMARY: The Producer works under the supervision of the Managing Director, but with the whole Nowness team, to oversee and coordinate our varied, international slate of in-house commissions and partnership films. You will be responsible for overseeing our videos from a production perspective from ideation to delivery with a keen eye on budgets, schedules and contracts. You will be based in the Nowness office, but act as a primary contact and support for external production companies and from time to time produce in-house films. You should have a background in or knowledge of production and be able work alone as well as be a key member of a small team. Key responsibilities: Manage the commissioning slate from a production perspective and work with the Nowness team to develop timelines and project plans for in-house commissions and branded / partnership projects Monitor all in-house and branded videos from ideation to delivery, ensuring budgets and timelines are adhered to. Liaise closely with external filmmakers and production companies to track progress of videos Serve as an intermediary between clients / agencies and production companies on branded campaigns, working closely with the Nowness Commissioning Director and Project Director With support from the Managing Director, be responsible for the contractual and rights elements of each video – ie negotiating talent agreements and fees, third party rights such as music and locations Review and optimise workflow to improve efficiency, including adhering to margins Ensure quality control of all videos Support the wider Nowness team regarding all production matters Internal budget management, liaising with the finance department to process invoices and ensure timely payments Coordinating all production updates and documents required for team meetings on a weekly basis Assist the commissioning team with pitches and branded proposals Assist the finance team with processing of team and office expenses Maintain relationships with production companies, post production houses, studios and filmmakers Knowledge and skills Experience in film, TV, commercial or online video production Ability to oversee productions, interrogate budgets and schedules Knowledge of legal agreements and familiarity with contracting. Experience of negotiation useful Strong communication and organisation skills Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Problem solving Understanding of the Nowness aesthetic and audience These duties and responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive but serve to give a realistic overview of the role and requirements. The company reserves the right to change this role description in response to the changing needs of the business. We promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multicultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to let us know via the message function.