Line Producer (Documentary series)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Executive and rest of the team from pre-production, filming, post and through to final delivery 
• Manage the production & post team in UK and manage shoots in the US
• Manage, and reconcile series budget, including production, post-production, and AI animation costs
• Track actuals against the approved budget on a weekly basis, providing clear variance analysis and proactive mitigation plans to the EIC and HOP
• Oversee purchase orders, supplier contracts, and payment schedules
• Act as lead point of contact for AI animation pipeline, working closely with the AI vendors
• Manage all production legal requirements including contributor releases, location agreements, archive licences, and music clearances
• Oversee AI-specific clearance requirements
• Coordinate with the productions insurance broker on full coverage for the production including AI elements
•  Work with the Post Producer and offline/online editors to maintain the post-production schedule from assembly cut through to deliver

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of managing teams in the UK and across worldwide locations is, whilst running multiple edits in London. 
• Problem solving ability and collaborative working style 
• Strong PMI experience including re- budgeting and cost reporting to networks is essential 
• Experience of Post workflows and delivering to international streaming platforms 
• Experience of AI workflows and delivery is preferable
• Experience delivering to Nat Geo/ Discovery/ Disney is preferable, including post production deliverables
• Familiarity with US filming practices a plus