Senior Producer

About THG:

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.  

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

About THG Studios:

We are a highly ambitious, multiple award winning and fast-growing Creative and Production Agency. We are proud of what we have achieved, and we are a trusted creative and content partner of global aspirational brands such as Disney, Sky, Nestle and many more. We offer a combination of Creative, Production, Strategy services and complete end to end Project Management and Account Management which our clients rely on to deliver exceptional outputs.

Production - About the Team:

We are a highly ambitious, multiple award winning and fast-growing Creative Production Agency. We are proud of what we have achieved, and we are a trusted content partner of global aspirational brands such as Disney, Sky, Nestle and many more. We offer a combination of Creative, Production, Tech and complete end to end Project Management and Client Service which our clients rely on to deliver exceptional content.

The Production team are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of stills, video and film services across the full client portfolio. This team is 25 strong and is integral to the business and production success. The team continue to grow and develop delivery skills day to day, strive to deliver consistently high standards, whilst at the same time thriving in the fast-paced creative agency environment.

About The Role:

The Senior Producer will lead multiple projects and workstreams, bringing a level of experience and expertise that can handle more complex projects and accounts comfortably.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Producer you will take ownership of creative projects, as well as delegating tasks and reporting on the progress of the team. Overseeing the production process from end to end, ensuring that all requirements from the client are completed on time and within budget.
• Overseeing complex and high-end campaigns, requiring skill and effort, whilst monitoring and working with a sharp eye for detail, colleagues will rely on the senior producer to plan and execute clear strategies and timelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, and problem-solve where needed.
• Ensure that the lead producer is kept up to speed with all aspects of each shoot, and that efficiencies are made when necessary and possible.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Be the point of escalation for clients on set and be the point of contact for multiple clients at any given time.
• Mentor production team members on new ways of working and best practice, including training on new systems and documentation.
• Be a present member of the team, and demonstrate what ‘good looks like’ to those more junior members of the team.
• Driving processes end-to-end, this role involves encouraging the team to simplify processes in order and be more productive.
• Confident in decision making, the senior producer is always ready to face new challenges while striving for the best client output.

Example task level responsibilities:

Pre-Production:

• Create budget and timing plan for the Production using agency systems
• Ensure resources are booked and briefed o Distribute model briefs to agencies, collate and share with client
• Liaise and provide project visibility with Crew
• Confirm all studio and resource booking
• Source and book models
• Hiring and booking equipment
• Set build – briefs/bookings/co-ordinate and oversee quality to brief
• Samples – book in merch/co-ordinate and oversee quality to brief
• Stylist – book in steaming clothing/wardrobe shopping- brief
• Prep day full team – provide brief if received from client, otherwise run through information production does have i.e. set requirements/models
• PPM with client
• Circulate call sheets

Shoot:

• Present and prepared on set
• Co-ordinating shoot
• Tracking all deliverables are captured
• Bringing models on to set
• Point of contact and knowledge holder for any questions
• Support shoot crew/advice of changes
• Liaise with client services for decisions and scope management
• Manage deliverables through process

Post- Production:

• Pack Down
• Brief and oversee deliverables in retouch or video (if in scope)
• PO, reports
• Administration tasks – checking invoices, queries
• Reconciliation /Washups 

Skills & Experience:

• Experience producing stills, video and film in a creative agency
• Great client facing and producer management skills
• Ability to own key accounts and deliver complex and high value projects with self-sufficiency
• Experience delivering in a fast-paced environment – and adapting to business needs
• Exceptional organisational, interpersonal, and multitasking skills
• Experience of delivering a variety of integrated projects for platforms including television, digital, online and social – including creative and production
• Systems lead approach with production practices and delivery with good understanding of production methodology
• Approachable and a confident communicator (in person and on email), pathfinder and problem solver
• Interest and appreciation of high-quality creative output
• 5+ years experience – creative industry experience essential. 

Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme – Matching up to 4%
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday Leave
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policy
• Enhanced Compassionate Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme & More…
• Access to On-Site Doctor, Physio, Gym and Shop
• Commitment to Continued Learning and Development Through our Bespoke L&D Offering
• Exclusive Discounts off THG Brands
• Many More...

Benefits:

Career Development:

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support:

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks:

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.