Job Description:
Straight To Tell is hiring a creative producer with a passion and an expertise for project management, creative production, storytelling and the public good to manage our team of creatives. The Creative Producer will work closely with the Studio Director, Director of Creative Operations, and Creative Director to support film/video projects, animation, and general production.
Role Overview:
Manage pre-production, production, and post-production; developing production budgets and schedules, project managing client work for the creative team, facilitating client’s creative vision and needs, working closely with exec producers and other key stakeholders, as well as in-house editors and management to ensure all assets go out on time and are up to studio standards. In addition, sourcing and hiring crew members for productions and analyzing, maintaining, and improving project management processes, systems, and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage projects, timelines, budgets, and staff for creative client work.
- Oversee post-production, coordinating, budgets, hirings, music clearance, submissions to film festivals, etc.
- Manage all film/video and animation project communications (with clients and partners), document meeting notes and ensure the team is briefed and the project is on-track.
- Manage external communications including preparing contracts, sending agreements, tracking status and collecting releases, sending and tracking invoices for applicable projects etc.
- Execute logistics – T&C waivers, music clearances, budgets, talent contracts, coordinating with guests, etc.
- Produce in-studio special projects. That may include overseeing video, animation, and design projects, podcasts, or events.
- Work closely with the Outreach Coordinator to oversee story recruiting efforts for testimonial-based campaigns. This includes confirming appearance releases, confirming campaign messaging goals are being followed, and track interview counts.
- Hire recruiters, animation personnel, talent, and video crew.
- Support Studio Director and Director of Operations in staff management and development, as well as lead reporting for creative production where appropriate.
- Manage studio gear rental and tracking, as well as merch fulfillment when necessary.
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A Los Angeles-based camera team is available to support vertical (9:16) series productions with a full crew + equipment package built for fast schedules and multi-location days. This turnkey camera department option is ideal for producers and production teams who need experienced vertical storytelling coverage, technical workflow support, and a ready-to-shoot setup for high-volume content.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide a professional camera crew for vertical (9:16) productions.
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Supply cinema camera packages, lenses, lighting, and grip equipment as needed.
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Support on-set camera workflow and technical operations for smooth production days.
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Handle DIT and media management to maintain an efficient post pipeline.
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Provide production van support for transport, power, storage, and fast company moves (when available).
Requirements
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Los Angeles-based production teams or shoots needing local camera support.
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Projects filming vertical series content (9:16) with fast-paced production demands.
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Clear communication on schedule, scope, and required camera package needs.
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Camera department services only (no sound).
Compensation
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Rates based on availability, scope, crew size, and equipment needs.