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Irresistible Studios is looking for an Executive Producer to join our growing production team. Based in Clerkenwell Green, Farringdon our clients include agencies and brands. Creating commercial film content for advertising and marketing campaigns. We are looking for an EP with 10+ years of experience in commercial film production: in managing bids, managing producers, budgeting, scheduling, resourcing and managing film production. You will be required to work on a wide range of exciting film projects, working to a high standard with other members of the team. Having a complete understanding of the commercial film process is essential as is experience in managing producers in live action and post production. You will work alongside a team of live action producers, a post-production team, sales dept and a talent dept to firstly submit directors to clients, then put together treatments and bids to win work. Liaising with clients to organise brief calls, creative calls between directors and creatives, ensuring that our bids meet the creative and financial requirements of the brief. Irresistible EP's are charged with ensuring company processes and standards are adhered to. You will ensure that you and the producers that work under you respond to client emails and requests in a timely and professional manner. You will manage clients through a structured schedule and handle client requests in a manner that both meets their needs, whilst maintaining company standards and company profit margins. Part of your role is to be the senior company voice on brief calls, in pre-production, on set and during post-production. You will attend shoots both in UK and overseas. You will arrange client dinners and de-briefs to maintain healthy relations and repeat business. Strategic and Tactical Work: You manage the producers, production managers and production assistants aligning their work and resources to hitting financial targets, set out in the projects you are assigned to by the HoP. To ensure that company standards to adhered to by all production staff working on your projects. Ensuring you are present throughout the bidding and production stages, installing client confidence. Working on client relationships, through networking and arranging production de-brief meetings. Ensuring clients have a good service across the board. Liaising with post-production to ensure the smooth running of your projects from prod to post. Working directly with facilities to ensure post staff are there to complete projects on time, and to company standards. Being a voice of experience, that Producers working on your projects can come to you for guidance and help. Keeping producers in touch with agency clients and feeding back into sales to maintain client communication. Working through workflow problems between production and post. Between creative, sales and production and post, from an overview POV. Building the repeat business by delivering a professional service. Managing legal docs for client and projects. Manage the reconciliation of your projects, ensuring that all financial paperwork is processed in line with company protocols. Working with the CEO and finance admin to make sure all projects are invoiced, all bills are paid, and that company finances are kept tidy. Keeping the HoP informed of your activities. Results: Producers are supported properly, and projects make profit margins as expected or exceeded in terms of the financial goals of the company. Clients are happy with the service and are coming back. Projects are resourced and staffed as per company protocols.

Common People Films is a London based production company which reps Directors, Photographers and now also Ai artists. We are a small but dynamic team and are looking for a Head of New Business to join our family. The ideal candidate needs to demonstrate their understanding of the production / creative industry and will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, both agency and DTC (Direct to Client) building and maintaining client relationships, and achieving sales targets to drive company growth and revenue. The role: We are looking to fill the role of a Head of New Business. The role will report into the Founders. The main function is to look for content production opportunities to work directly with brands in the UK and Internationally as well as leaning into long standing agency relationships. You will be working closely with the two founders and our Head of Talent but will have to be independent and hungry. We are a very flexible but very driven company. Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities with UK brands to promote our production services. Drive sales within both independent and agency networks. Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets. Prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients. Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and market developments to identify new opportunities. Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote the company and generate leads. Provide regular sales reports and updates to management. Strong understanding of the UK agency market and experience working with UK brands. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with a strong drive for results and success. Knowledge of production processes and industry trends is a plus. We will offer a competitive package related to your experience and a flexible approach to work. To apply, please contact with the job title in the subject matter.

Wave are looking for a new, talented Audio Producer to join our busy production team based in Soho. Specialising in sound, Wave also encompasses music production and editing with studios in London, New York and Amsterdam. Working with international agencies, production companies and post, Wave are an award winning, leading light in audio production. About You -you will have a minimum of 2 years post experience, ideally in sound production -producing jobs from start to finish, including budgeting and reconciling projects -scheduling software proficiency -organised, proactive team player, calm under pressure -sociable and happy to develop / maintain client relationships -a love of the creative industry, sound, music and film and a passion to keep learning Please note this is a role within our production team, not a sound design role. Due to the expected high volume of applicants, we will only reply to successful candidates at interview stage.

Location: Unit 19 Waterside, 44-48 Wharf Road, London, N1 7UX THE COMPANY: Bullion is a B Corp-certified premium creative production studio that collaborates with brands, advertising agencies, and broadcasters to create bold, culturally resonant content that makes an impact. Driven by curiosity, the studio is known for creating work that is irreverent, provocative, and deeply connected to the audiences it understands. With award-winning expertise in advertising and television, Bullion is at the forefront of brand-funded programming, leading innovation in this evolving space. As part of the All3Media group, it has access to a global network of top talent, fueling a collaborative spirit and enabling the creation of impactful work that enriches the culture it helps shape. Bullion has worked with global brands, including Adidas, LinkedIn, Nike, American Express, and Flannels, and produced two series of the BBC3 comedy Peacock . OVERVIEW: As the Head of Production & Operations you will be responsible for overseeing the Commercial, Branded and Music Video arm of the business as well as overseeing the day-to-day smooth running of their studio. Looking after the editorial, production and management of variety of output from creatively challenging content to logistical service jobs, working across a range of budgets. Helping the team to improve processes and grow their capacity in the longer term. identifying opportunities for sharing resources and talent, and enabling teams to consistently deliver creatively outstanding work within a nurturing and supportive environment. You will have extensive experience delivering creatively excellent content across branded, Digital, TVC's and Music Videos and a proven track record delivering programmes on time, to budget and with high editorial value. Working closely with the Managing Director Jack Newman, you will be accountable for managing a growing department of producers and editors, as well as freelancers and crew. Having worked with well-known clients from pitch to delivery you will be known to a wide range of agency producers and brands. You will also know how to work with top-level talent and artists. This role would suit a driven, calm, confident and competent individual who sees the opportunity to be a significant part of growing business. PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver top-tier creative and editorial content. Ensure budgets meet gross margin targets and maintain cost oversight. Recruit, retain, and nurture exceptional new talent. Manage Bullion's Directors with the Director/Founder to match Directors to suitable projects. Pitch, develop, oversee, and approve treatments for Bullion's jobs. Managing the bidding and budgeting process to ensure pitches align with client expectations, project goals, and financial targets. Collaborate with the MD on strategies to attract new clients. Lead the branded, commercial, and music teams. Maintain strong client relationships. Align pitches with realistic output versus budget expectations. Ensure delivery milestones are met. Validate PIBs/SOWs/client contracts for soundness and feasibility. Uphold all contractual deliverables. Provide regular updates to Senior Management/Founders, escalating issues promptly. Bring experience in APA and branded content production. Demonstrate excellent presentation and pitching skills. Perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines. Stay up-to-date on regulations, including copyright, data protection, and public liability, ensuring compliance. Adhere to health and safety standards, including Covid-19 protocols. OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Allocate resources for pitches/projects across the studio, pitch team, PMs/PAs, and freelance artists to ensure efficiency and creativity. Balance the mix of freelance and permanent staff, implementing cost-saving measures and adding value. Oversee recruitment for studio, pitch team, PMs, and PAs, fostering a culture of training and development. Promote Bullion's B-Corp certification, ensuring adherence to its principles in all decision-making. Alongside the SLT, oversee the B-Corp recertification process every three years, addressing any ad-hoc requirements as needed. Manage internships, runner, and work experience schemes, focusing on diversity through external programs and organizations. Collaborate with the MD on studio recharge, budgeting, and project management system improvements. Approve investments in IT, hardware, and security infrastructure. Validate internal costs, budgets, schedules, and processes for pitches and bids. Oversee contracts, insurance, security, and HR for permanent hires and freelance staff. Apply APA and PACT guidelines, rates, and regulations to all productions. Build and maintain relationships with external studio partners and suppliers. ADDITIONAL: To be an ambassador for the business at all times Have a high level of written English A background in sports related branded content and advertising is preferred but not essential