Line Producer

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Production Planning

• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and clients to understand project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Break down scripts, treatments, and concepts into production requirements (crew, equipment, locations, post needs).
• Prepare detailed production budgets and schedules.
• Identify and onboard directors, DOPs, stylists, production designers, and key crew members.
• Manage casting, location scouting, and permissions.
• Conduct pre-production meetings (PPMs) to align creative and logistical elements.

Production Management

• Oversee all aspects of on-ground shoot execution, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and creative vision.
• Supervise crew, vendors, and talent during shoots.
• Troubleshoot on-set challenges proactively.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and company policies.
• Maintain communication between creative, client, and production stakeholders.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Create, track, and manage production budgets, including approvals and reconciliations.
• Negotiate vendor rates, crew costs, and logistics expenses.
• Handle expense tracking, billing documentation, and closure reports.

Vendor & Resource Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with production vendors, studios, equipment houses, and freelancers.
• Oversee equipment rentals, logistics partners, catering, and transportation.
• Maintain a database of reliable production partners and crew.

Post-Production Coordination

• Work with editors, colorists, and post-production teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Track versioning, client feedback, and delivery milestones.
• Archive raw footage, assets, and backups properly.

Client & Internal Collaboration

• Act as the operational bridge between client, agency, and production crew.
• Participate in client calls, share updates, and manage expectations.
• Collaborate with content strategists, creative directors, and account managers for project alignment.