Job DescriptionAbout the Role NWe're looking for a Production & Post-Production Manager who can take a locked script from Nthe Creative Director andbe the CD’s right hand in throughout the production and post Nproduction process- from planning and budgeting, to crew and vendor negotiations, to Nbeing on set, to final delivery of the edited video. This role sits at the intersection of Nproduction management, vendor negotiation, and creative coordination. You'll be the person Nwho makes sure the creative vision survives contact with real-world budgets, timelines, and Nlogistics - without ever using budget as an excuse for a lesser video. NnWhat You'll Do NPre-Production & Planning N● Take locked scripts from the CD and translate the creative requirements/direction into Na concrete production plan. N● Break down each script into crew, equipment, location, cast, and budget Nrequirements.n● Lock crew members and negotiate their pay/terms. N● Scout, shortlist, and negotiate shoot locations. N● If shooting in-office, identify and arrange all production requirements (space, Nequipment, permissions, setup, etc.). N● Handle relevant castingcoordination for shoots as needed. N● Make budget sheetsnBudgeting & Vendor Management N● Own and control the production budget for each shoot/project. N● Find creative, practical hacks to keep video quality high even under budget Nconstraints - the budget should never visibly compromise the output. N● Negotiate with vendors (crew, locations, equipment, editors, etc.) to get the best Nquality within the budgetsanctioned by the company. N● Coordinate with the finance team to lock vendor registrations/onboarding. N● Coordinate release of advances and ensure all vendors are paid on time.



NOn Shootn N● Be present on shoot days to coordinate all production elements — crew, schedule, Nlogistics, vendor issues - in real time. N● Troubleshoot on-ground issues quickly, keeping the shoot on schedule and on Nbudget.nPost-Production N● Coordinate the post-production process once shoot is wrapped. N● Take creative feedback from the CD/creative team and ensure edits are executed Nexactly as per that feedback. N● Track edit timelines and ensure final deliverables are completed and delivered on Nschedule.n NWhat We're Looking For N● Prior experience in production planning/coordination for video/ad shoots (agency, Nproduction house, or in-house brand team background all welcome). N● Existing industry contacts across crew, vendors, locations, and production houses. N● Strong negotiation skills - proven ability to get quality output at feasible costs. N● Solid budgeting and cost-control skills, with a knack for creative problem-solving Nwhen budgets are tight. N● Comfort coordinating with finance teams on vendor registration, advances, and Npayments.n● Experience with post-production coordination - working with editors, tracking Nfeedback loops, and managing delivery timelines. N● A go-getter attitude - someone who solves problems on the spot rather than Nescalating everything. N● Solid organizational skills to juggle multiple shoots/projects and their respective Ntimelines simultaneously. N● Willingness to be hands-on and present on shoot days as required. NGood to Haven● Experience working on performance marketing/ad creative shoots (vs. only brand Nfilms).n● Basic understanding of the creative process so you can bridge conversations Nbetween the CD and vendors/editors effectively. N● Prior casting coordination experience.

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