Location: Chattanooga, TN, or remote for up to 9 months.
Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid work environment, subsidized medical, dental & vision insurance, 401k.
Fancy Rhino is a creative agency & sanctuary of creators in scenic Chattanooga. We make branded films, shows and ad campaigns for people who are passionate about their mission. To learn more, visit fancyrhino.com and see our company zine, linked at the end of this page.
We’re seeking an Executive Producer to run project operations alongside CEO Drew Belz. Your mission is to nurture a sustainable ecosystem for creative projects here in Chattanooga.
QUALIFICATIONS
-The EP has weathered at least 5 years of experience as a producer at a creative agency or production company, working with producers and teams to do creative work – especially in film.
-The EP speaks fluently with producers, crew, writers, artists and creators.
-The EP knows production budgeting and stewards money with a keen eye.
-The EP has a mind for artful logistics, solving physical production issues with an eye toward the final creative product.
-The EP is motivated by function, and excels at making systems work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As producer at Fancy, you are here to help creative productions run smoothly, at profit, and with lovely results, working under the CEO. The Executive Producer asks and answers:
1. Who do we call?
-Knows creators, keeps a rolodex warm.
-Sources production partners and line producers
-Curates editors and post crews, coordinates vendors and assets
-Grows our base of talent, crew, creators, and resources
-Negotiates and organizes contracts
-Aligns creative & budget through creative dialog (usually involving food)
2. Where can we save?
-Builds, manages and actualizes project budgets between $50-500k, with the help of producers and our bookkeeper.
-Negotiates vendor, crew, and cast deals
-Handles project bills and invoices with our bookkeeper.
3. How do we schedule creativity?
-Manages team time and flow of work through an even balance of sacred creative space-making and deadline pressure
-Establishes best practices for our process, from briefing through delivery
-Translates needs clearly between creative people
-Creates clear expectations for team and clients through scheduling, call sheets, and gathering people around tables to talk.
>>> APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS <<<
Email your one-page application letter (Doc or PDF) to info@fancyrhino.com
with SUBJECT: Executive Producer – Your Full Name
We appreciate your interest, and always spend good time considering the talented folks who apply. If your email is sent, we will see it. Due to a volume of applicants, we’ll respond within 14 days only if you’ve made it to the next round: a video interview.
<<< YOUR ONE PAGE APPLICATION LETTER <<<
Dear Kind Person Taking The Time to Write Us,
Here’s the part where you tell us about yourself. Where are you coming from? What good work have you been up to? Your letter can take the form of this letter.
What brings you our way? What interests you about this job? How do your skills and experience make you a great fit for this position, and our team? Tell us your story.
We’d love to see a couple relevant projects from your portfolio with a clear description of your role and impact on the project. Include projects as hyperlinks or attachments, with a description below:
Sample 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv0OAnI7olo – Share context.
Sample 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wHIRl97Sekxupcy7t_-nuWkUkPzwDJ47 – Share context.
What else do we need to know about you? What are your hobbies?
Who should we call to get a good read on you as a worker?
What salary are you hoping to make?
Include whatever you want in this letter to make your case, just keep it to one page!
Yours truly,
Drew Belz
CEO, Fancy Rhino
<<< MORE ON FANCY RHINO >>>
Our Site: fancyrhino.com
Our Company Zine: drive.google.com/file/d/1wHIRl97Sekxupcy7t_-nuWkUkPzwDJ47
Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Fancyrhino
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