Associate Producer

Company Description

Film Production Company

Role Description

SkyeWallin Productions is seeking a talented Associate Producer to join our team as we begin pre-production for an indie feature film.

This is a hybrid contract role located in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with flexibility for remote work. Production will be in a TBD location (currently investigating Trinidad & Tobago, Mississippi, Grand Canary Isles, amongst many others). The Associate Producer will assist the creative team with the development, production, and delivery of the film.

Responsibilities

Development

• Join Production team for location scout in Dec/Jan
• Take notes
• Provide assistance/ideas/independent thought and consultation 
• Learn about the process and all the players/steps involved

Pre-Production Involvement

   – Assist in finding and securing locations for shooting.

   – Assisting in the casting of actors.

   – Helping to assemble the crew.

-Research

   – Assist in setting up production offices.

   – Assisting in preparing necessary paperwork and documentation.

   – Traveling to various locations for pre-production tasks.

   – Conducting thorough checks and assessments of everyone working on the project.

Production Support

   – Actively participating in the production process, which includes 50 days of production/shooting.

   – Working long hours — during the shoot will be most intense (approximately 12 hours per day, 5-6 days a week), but will be less when not shooting. It will all depend on the needs of production.

   – Handling intense and time-sensitive tasks, especially during the shooting phase, which will primarily be on a tropical beach.

   – Constantly solving immediate and ongoing problems that arise during the shoot.

   – Ensuring smooth communication and problem-solving between different departments.

Post-Production Responsibilities

   – Assisting in coordinating the editing of the film.

   – Being prepared for aiding in organizing potential reshoots or pickups.

   – Addressing and resolving post-production issues.

Overall Project Management

   – Keeping the team informed about all developments and issues.

   – Working closely with other team members and under supervision, while also taking the initiative to address challenges.

   – Ensuring the project remains on schedule, particularly for pre-production and production phases.

   – Being flexible for travel and location preparation, starting two months before the actual shoot.

Continuous Problem-Solving:

   – Addressing and resolving issues throughout all stages of the film production, from pre-production through post-production.

Availability for Extended Periods:

   – Committing to a demanding and time-consuming schedule, particularly during the production phase.

   – Being available and on-call for the entire duration of the project, spanning several months, including spring/summer shooting schedules.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in video or film production, preferably in a fast-paced creative environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English
• Experience working around film, video and audio equipment
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
• A bachelor’s degree in film production, broadcasting, or a related field
• Experience in managing logistics and coordinating creative teams
• Experience with project management software, such as SLACK and Trello

SkyeWallin Productions