Reports to: Head of Production
Location: London
Experiencing growth in the business, The Smalls is looking to fill the position of Mid-weight Producer. You will work alongside a Production Assistant and report to The Smalls Head of Production to manage the delivery of all video content commissions, from concept through to delivery.
The Smalls:
The Smalls is a video content marketplace that connects its community of 15,000+ independent filmmakers with brands and agencies looking to generate content via a digital platform. By combining advertising expertise and service with boundless creativity, The Smalls offers a streamlined, cost effective way to generate video content. The Smalls' offering is rooted in quality and authenticity, born out of The Smalls Film Festival (since 2006).
To date The Smalls clients range from leading record labels to forward thinking brands that come to The Smalls to work with creative filmmakers from all over the world.
The Smalls is located in Shoreditch (just off Brick Lane) and shares office space with one of UK's most successful tech start-ups, Unruly Media.
The Opportunity:
The Smalls is currently experiencing rapid growth and offers a great opportunity for an experienced producer to join an ambitious company in a fast growing market.
Current Markets:
The Smalls is a global community and has to date sold video content in the UK, US, Australia, Bali and India. The UK is the highest selling and primary market, with plans to expand internationally in 2016.
The Duties and Responsibilities include:
Scoping out briefs, preparing workable budget breakdowns and timelines
Sourcing appropriate talent to pitch on client briefs and assembling teams on commissioned projects
Assisting The Smalls' sales team on video content strategy, pitches and new business leads
Account handling from concept through to file delivery, ensuring final delivery meets (or hopefully exceeds!) client expectations
Offering support/ management of junior members of staff, specifically production assistant
This list is not exhaustive and you may be requested to undertake other duties.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience producing varied forms of video content, with a minimum of 2 years in a creative agency or similar environment
Experience scoping out briefs, assembling creative teams and preparing budgets and production schedules
Experience in a client facing role
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Confidence working with suppliers with a positive collaborative approach
Calm, yet assertive, you approach problems with a positive solution-orientated attitude
Culturally aware of current industry trends and forecasts, with a love of video content!
Benefits:
Salary £30k per annum
Career advancement opportunities
Fast paced, fun and energetic company with a friendly culture
Opportunity to work at a disruptive London start-up
Applications close 2nd September 2016