Producer

Simantel•Peoria, IL

1d•$68,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Simantel is seeking an experienced, organized and solutions-oriented Producer to join its Simantel Motion Studio team. The Producer leads the planning and execution of video productions from approved scope through final delivery, translating creative concepts into practical production plans and coordinating creative professionals, production teams and logistics. The role is responsible for balancing quality, timing, budget, resources and risk while keeping clients and internal teams informed. The Producer leads internally produced projects from kickoff through delivery and serves as the primary production owner. Work includes developing schedules, crew plans and pre-production documentation; coordinating estimates and monitoring actuals; managing production logistics; and serving as field producer when a project's scale, complexity or client needs require it. The position works in the office and in the field as project needs dictate. Production schedules may require travel and on-location work depending on project requirements.

Requirements

5+ years of professional production, agency production or related project leadership experience.
Strong working knowledge of commercial video production, including crew structures, pre-production, field production, post-production and vendor management.
Sound production judgment and the ability to understand how creative ambition affects scope, staffing, schedule and budget.
Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead production discussions, communicate tradeoffs clearly and earn the trust of clients and cross-functional teams.
Proactive, solutions-oriented thinking and the ability to anticipate production needs and resolve issues before they affect delivery.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Responsibilities

Lead internally produced Simantel Motion Studio projects from kickoff through delivery, coordinating people, information and decisions.
Develop and maintain production schedules, internal calendars, crew plans, roles and responsibilities, and other pre-production documentation.
Partner with Studio Operations and Estimating to provide scope, crew, vendor, schedule and logistics inputs for estimates, and monitor actuals against the approved plan.
Serve as field producer when production size, complexity or client needs require it, managing crew logistics, schedules, client communication and day-of issues while overseeing scope and budget.
Coordinate travel, lodging, ground transportation, call sheets, releases, permits, meals, vendors, purchase orders and other production logistics.
Ensure a clear handoff into post-production.
Mentor and support assigned production staff.
Identify risks early and recommend practical improvements to Motion Studio production workflows and project execution.
Communicate production plans, responsibilities, timing and changes to clients and internal teams.
Anticipate production needs, solve problems and keep projects moving from pre-production through delivery.