Position Summary
We are seeking an on-site Finishing Producer to join our team and manage the post-production process for features and long-form episodic productions. We are open to candidates with a range of producer experience levels, providing they meet the core requirements of the role.

Key Responsibilities:
Supervising and running day-to-day project activity to ensure productions are progressing efficiently through the facility to final delivery
Working effectively with the rest of the production team to cover resource scheduling, project management, and billing
Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing clients
Building and maintaining good relationships within the company including with creative, operational and technical teams, the rest of the production team, and management.
Being open and able to negotiate with colleagues and clients when conflicts and challenges arise
Main Duties
Project Management:
Being responsible for the day-to-day project management and running of multiple productions being finished in the facility at any one time, either individually or in pairs/small teams of producers/associate producers
Managing all aspects and versions of assigned projects to completion as required e.g. sound and picture, film and digital, 2D and 3D, HDR and SDR, theatrical and home entertainment
Working closely with the filmmakers, studios, other vendors, and internal teams including Image Science, Operations, Engineering and Deliverables to build workflows tailored to specific project requirements
Organising internal pre-production meetings and overseeing the internal project team to ensure that effective procedures and communications are in place between all parties
Organising camera and workflow tests on shows in preparation for principal photography, VFX and finishing.
Working with clients and colleagues to schedule in productions that you are looking after, ensuring that the schedules are reflective of the bid and the work that is required
Keeping the clients aware of the schedule that they are holding and resolving any conflicts/challenges with other productions with them
Liaising with operators on the progress of jobs and providing support to ensure schedules are upheld
Managing freelance schedules and outside services if required, and helping to raise purchase orders
Working closely with production, studios, broadcasters and streaming services, and other vendors in the creation and delivery of final and archival masters
Troubleshooting and escalating any problems that arise throughout the post process
Providing support to other producers on the team, particularly resource scheduling and billing, as well as gap coverage for project management and taking on additional 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, PO'd, and billed in a timely fashion
Ensuring that all the accounting, including resource tracking, forecasting and billing on all projects that you are managing is up to date, in keeping with company protocols
Experience:
Have good experience working as part of a team
Have strong experience dealing with clients
Have experience of successful project management
Have in-depth knowledge and experience of workflows for picture and ideally sound post-production on high-end long-form productions
Have a good understanding of the process of creating, checking and delivering final masters of the highest standard
Personal Requirements & Skills:
Highly organized, methodical and detail oriented
Capable of managing multiple projects and prioritizing conflicting tasks effectively
A proactive problem-solver with a logical mindset and a creative approach to production challenges
Strong client service focus, with a positive, can-do attitude
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to shifting schedules and priorities
Calm under pressure and confident in decision-making
Strong communication skills in writing, on calls, and in person, with a clear sense of when and how to use each
Skilled in negotiation, able to be assertive while always remaining respectful and professional
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of colleagues and clients
Good collaborator and team-player willing to ask and answer questions of team-mates, and to work together for the greater good
Contributes to and helps foster a healthy, supportive, and positive work culture
Business Systems:
Familiarity with capabilities of DaVinci Resolve, Baselight, Flame and Pro Tools desirable
Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Excel and Word proficiency
Familiar with facility scheduling applications such as Media Pulse, Ceta, and Xytech
Proficient with web applications and portals for job management
Working Conditions:
Standard 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday. However, due to the nature of the role, some weekends and public holiday working maybe required
Typical working hours are between a start time of 9/10am and finish time between 6/7pm finish, though earlier or later shifts may be necessary depending on project demands

This role is an on-site position

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/design, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production/finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.