Producer - Maternity Cover

Producer – Maternity CoverLocation: Hybrid – UK (multiple locations). Belfast, Edinburgh, Salford, Cardiff, LondonHours: Full TimeContract: Fixed Term Maternity CoverSalary: £28,000 - £35,000 pro-rata
About Into Film
Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support and inspire young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. We work hard to live and breathe our values and strive to be an impactful, inclusive and inspirational organisation. We are fully committed to providing an inclusive, active listening culture that respects difference, in which staff are happy and proud to create a programme for the diverse society we work with.
Role Summary
The Producer will collaboratively produce audio-visual content used to engage and support educators.
Reporting to the Production Lead, the post holder will support the development and production of content for Into Film’s Video on-demand platform (IF+), Learning Platform, Into Film website and educator facing social media. They will work with colleagues from across the organisation to research and scope ideas and manage content from concept to delivery.
The Producer will also support the production of advocacy content, delivering case study films that illustrate the impact of the Into Film programme.
Whilst focussing on content for IF+ and the Learning Platform, the post-holder will also support team members and colleagues from across the organisation to produce a range of content, including but not limited to the Into Film Festival and the Into Film Awards.
Main Responsibilities
* Work as part of project teams, and with the Production Lead to collaboratively produce video/audio content that targets educators, including that hosted on Into Film’s Learning Platform, as well as Into Film+.
* Support the Production Lead with the production of advocacy content (filmed case studies with educators and young people) that demonstrates the impact of the Into Film programme.
* Support the Production Lead to ensure that all production needs are covered for the Into Film Festival and Into Film Awards.
* Work with colleagues from across the organisation to produce content for other audiences, including, children and young people, as well as the screen industry, as and when required. This role is focussed on IF+ and Learning Platform content but must flex in order to support other objectives.
* Help to prepare and manage budgets for production activity, providing regular updates to the Production Lead.
* Work collaboratively with Video Content Manager to ensure creative and technical elements of each production, from pre-production, to shooting, and delivery, are met.
* Produce content for commercial projects, from pre-production to edit.
* Ensure all projects are appropriately resourced and supported including the costing and management of project budgets, schedules and post-production; experience is essential here.
* Ensure all content is compliant with regulations and codes of practice with regards to health and safety, child protection and safeguarding.
* Ensure all content is compliant and cleared for use across all channels including reporting to relevant associations.
* Formulate new ideas for development showing an awareness of the UK screen industry and the needs of educators.
* Actively promote equal opportunities, and the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of Into Film’s work, and ensure that these are reflected in the content it produces.
* Manage freelancers where necessary.
* Assist Production Lead with project feasibility testing and the scoping of briefs as and when required.
* Maintain good working relationships with everyone involved in the development process.
General responsibilities
* Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with the public, members, teachers, children and young people, partners, funders, supporters etc.
* Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources
* Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the Into Film’s work
* Commitment to accessibility and inclusion in line with Into Film’s Equal Opportunities Policy
* Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film
* The role may require some work away from home for short periods and/or evening and weekends
Person Specification
Minimum Requirements:
A good understanding of educators (and the education sector) and the media/channels they engage with
Experience of producing content with a clear understanding of both the creative and technical requirements from pre-production, to filming and delivery
Ability to take on multiple projects, including planning, implementation, budgeting and evaluation
Positive, solution, focused approach with fast problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills with a broad spectrum of people; high profile talent, educators, industry experts and young people
A good understanding of producing and controlling production/event budgets
Basic camera and editing skills to support Video Content Leads
Experience of engaging children and young people in the production process and knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues
Experience of contracting and working with freelance crew
The ability to work proactively and unsupervised as part of a team
Practical knowledge of rights clearance for audio-visual production and up to date knowledge of compliance in relation to video production
Desirable
Experience of working with and creating content for Video on Demand and Learning Management platforms
Sound understanding of film and arts organisations.
Experience of tracking and analysing quantitative and qualitative feedback to measure performance and inform future content production strategy
Experience delivering to a range of formats and technical specifications; online up to cinema delivery
A love and knowledge of film
Closing: 9:00am, 12th Feb 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.
No agencies please