At Hearst UK, there's always more to the story. Join us as our Producer to start the next chapter in your career.

We're the UK's leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Country Living. We've created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We'll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.

This role will oversee video and stills shoots, acting as the central point of contact for our visual creative output between our clients and our creative teams. Our customers often choose Hearst due to our best-in-class creative and custom shoot expertise; the Producer will ensure customer satisfaction is at the heart of any shoot we execute, aiming to delight our advertisers and build on our reputation and relationships.


ABOUT THE ROLE

Work alongside our Project Management team as the central point of contact between clients, our internal branded content teams, and any external talent, artists and creative teams
Accurately cost up shoot concepts at pitch stage, and execute shoots within budget, always with a view to maximising profit
Manage the timeline for pre- and post-production, in order to meet our clients' desired live dates
Ensure all required formats are considered in shoot planning (digital, print, video specs)
Source talent, liaise with agents and coordinate meetings and castings
Negotiate talent rates and contracts, including usage rights for all assets produced
Have an understanding of crew roles, and what roles and experience are valuable/required on each shoot
Co-ordinate kit, crew, travel, catering and location bookings
Manage the shoot day on set - troubleshooting and keeping crew to schedule
Liaise with clients, either on set or remotely
Delight the customer with a fantastic shoot experience
Develop long term relationships with freelancers, negotiating rates for block bookings and specialised skill sets
Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, Trello etc.
Prepare post-production schedules and setting client expectations for timings and final formats
Book freelancers (editors/graphics and re-touchers) in advance for workload overflow
Comprehensive understanding of different video formats and platform requirements
To be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.
You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time.


ABOUT YOU

Excellent communication skills and enjoys interacting and building relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders
Always keeps the customer front and centre when managing shoots
Strives for excellent results and excellent customer service
Knows the importance of trust within professional relationships; looks to establish a reputation as a trusted shoot expert
Commercially savvy
Excellent budget management, time management and prioritisation skills; able to work effectively under pressure and juggle multiple projects at once
Collaborative attitude is essential
Flexible, personable attitude; ability to develop excellent professional relationships with all level of personnel
Has a deep understanding of digital and print market changes, and wants to stay ahead of the curve
Proactive and enjoys a varied role
Pays attention to detail at all times
Ability to achieve results through influence and problem solving
Self-motivated and a team player

WHAT WE OFFER

At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:

25 days' holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days)
Hybrid working - three days per week in the office
Discounted gym membership
Healthcare cash plan
Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
Life assurance and pension scheme
Regular socials and more!

There's more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.