Producer

Story • San Francisco, CA

8h

About The Position

Story is seeking a resourceful Producer to lead video productions from concept through delivery, including brand films, documentaries, commercials, and fast-moving shoots. The role spans both large-scale productions and lean, independent projects, requiring the ability to adapt production methods to each project's creative goals, budget, schedule, and scale.

The Producer manages multiple productions at once; builds and manages crews, freelancers, production partners, and vendors across markets; owns budgets and negotiations; and resolves production challenges such as difficult locations, tight timelines, and last-minute changes. They lead shoots, maintain alignment among crews and clients, and partner with directors and cinematographers to execute the creative vision. The role is based in the SF Bay Area, or the candidate must be willing to relocate.

Requirements

• Significant experience producing commercials, branded content, documentaries, or other high-end video productions.
• Experience with both large-budget productions and lean, independent shoots.
• Exceptional resourcefulness and ability to find alternative solutions when an approach seems impossible.
• Proactive, decisive approach and ability to manage multiple productions at different stages.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage budgets without compromising relationships or quality.
• A deep network of trusted crew, vendors, and production partners.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and take ownership when problems arise.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort managing budgets, schedules, and production logistics.
• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Creative taste, instincts, and pride in the finished work.
• Ability to make a high-quality film with a small crew and limited budget, as well as confidently manage a large-scale production.
• Ability to build trust with directors, crews, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Take productions from concept to delivery, finding solutions and keeping projects moving through challenges.
• Manage multiple productions simultaneously, balancing budgets, schedules, crews, and priorities.
• Find, hire, and manage freelancers, production partners, and vendors across different markets.
• Own production budgets, negotiate rates, and find ways to deliver ambitious work with limited resources.
• Secure difficult locations, handle tight timelines and last-minute changes, and resolve issues when plans change.
• Lead efficient, professional shoots, keeping crews aligned, clients confident, and the creative vision intact.
• Partner with directors and cinematographers to assess what is possible and find effective ways to execute the work.
• Anticipate problems, provide updates, and take ownership of production outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed