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Senior Finishing Producer (FTC)

Company3 Method Studios

England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Senior Finishing Producer (FTC)

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Production

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Job Description

Seeking a Senior Finishing Producer for a fixed-term contract, managing long-form productions in post-production. Must have extensive experience in sound and picture post-production workflows, strong project management skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with DaVinci Resolve, Baselight, Flame, and Pro Tools is highly desirable.

Must have:

Post-Production Workflow
Project Management
DaVinci Resolve
Baselight, Flame

Good to have:

Pro Tools
Media Pulse
Ceta, Xytech
Microsoft Office

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Finishing Producer Sr (Long Form), for a fixed term contract covering maternity leave. The Senior Producer will work across features and episodic long form productions. Running day-to-day project activity and resources to ensure productions are rolling through the facility without issues.

Key responsibilities:

Supervising and running the day-to-day project activity and resources to ensure productions are progressing efficiently through the facility to final delivery
Working effectively with the rest of production team to cover resource scheduling, project management and billing
Working closely with the Associate Producers to ensure they are completing assigned tasks to a competent and effective level
Building and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
Building and maintain relationships with the creative and technical as well as the production teams within the company
Being open and able to negotiate with the production staff and clients when conflicts arise and challenges for bookings need to be made

MAIN DUTIES
Project Management:

Responsible for the day-to-day project management and running of multiple productions being finished in the facility at any one time

Working closely with the clients and internal team members to build workflows to specific project requirements
Project managing all aspects of assigned projects to completion including sound and picture post
Working closely with the Studios, Broadcasters, and Streaming services in creating and distribution of final deliverables
Provide guidance and supervision during integral parts of the finishing process
Working with the clients to schedule in the productions that you are looking after, ensuring that the schedules are reflective of the bid and the work that is required
Keeping the client aware of the schedule that they are holding, and any challenge or conflict that happen throughout the project
Organize camera tests on shows in preparation for principal photography, VFX and finishing. Tailor workflows to specific filmmakers/studio objectives. I.e., 3D, 16bit, HDR, and establish a working process in conjunction with our engineering and operations, image science and delivery teams, prior to project assignment to producer/s.

Internal Production Supervision:

Overseeing the internal project team and ensuring that pre-production meetings take place and that effective communications are in place between all parties
Supervising more junior members of the production team
Liaising with operators on the progress of jobs to help ensure delivery schedules are upheld
Helping to troubles-shoot any problems with artists and technical teams as required
Provide support to other producers on the team, particularly resource scheduling and billing, as well as gap coverage for project management or taking on assignments as needed to help satisfy client needs.

Billing & Cost Reporting:

Providing regular costings and financial updates including Bid-Versus-Actuals spreadsheets to clients
Ensuring work orders are created, costed and billed in a timely fashion
Making sure that all the accounting, including forecasting and billing on all projects that you are managing is up to date, in keeping with company protocols

Experience:

Have in depth knowledge and experience of workflows for sound and picture post-production on high-end long form productions
Have an excellent understanding of the process of creating, checking and delivering final content of the highest quality

Personal Requirements/Skills:

Strong organisation skills, methodical, with good attention to detail
Ability to prioritise conflicting tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Problem-solving, logical thinker who can find creative solutions to production challenges
Must be client- and service-focused with a can-do attitude
Ability to adapt to schedule and requirement changes and to thrive in a fast-paced working environment
Calm and confident
Strong communication skills in writing, on calls, and in person, with a good understanding of when each is appropriate
Ability to negotiate and to be clear and firm as well as polite and respectul
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with staff and clients alike
Good team player willing to ask and answer questions of team-mates, and to work together for the greater good
Encouraging and contributing to a healthy, positive working environment and culture

Business System Experience:

Familiarity with capabilities of DaVinci Resolve, Baselight, Flame and Pro Tools desirable
Microsoft Office 365: Outlook / Excel / Word / PowerPoint proficiency
Familiar with facility scheduling applications such as Media Pulse, Ceta, and Xytech
Proficient with web applications and portals for job management

Working Conditions:

Working week is typically 40 hours, Mon-Fri onsite, however due to the nature of the job, some evening and weekend work may be required

About the Company:
Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self. It is our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process

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About The Company

Company3 Method Studios

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Company 3 is a comprehensive postproduction facility for features, episodic, commercials, and music videos. Known for its creative color artistry, pioneering technology, and global reach, Company 3 is trusted to deliver a quality product every time. It is home to one of the largest and most talented pools of colorists and visual effects artists working in post-production today with a client list that includes many of the most respected and talented film and entertainment professionals in the industry.

Company 3 offers solutions-based services ranging from color correction, Digital Intermediate (DI), and file-based workflows to visual effects and online services. Through its virtual outposts, Company 3 Colorists are available to clients around the world.