Freelance Lead Producer

3 days ago

New York, New York, United States Slate Studios Full time

Freelance Lead Producer

Location:
New York, NY

Job Type:
Freelance / Project-Based (On-site with remote pre-pro)

Duration:
Project-based with potential for ongoing freelance

Company Overview

Slate Studios is a leading creative production company specializing in advertising and editorial content for the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries. Our clients range from emerging labels to global luxury brands, and our work spans photography, motion, and full-scale production services.

Job Summary

We're hiring a Freelance Lead Producer to own pre-production and on-set execution for stills and short-form motion. You'll lead client communications, manage crew and vendors, and keep timelines and budgets on track.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end production for advertising, editorial, and branded shoots
  • Build and manage schedules, call sheets, run of show; maintain project trackers
  • Coordinate crew & vendors (photographers, stylists, HMU, DT, PAs, studio, equipment)
  • Serve as primary client/agency contact; drive day-of decision-making on set
  • Manage budgets, POs, COIs/insurance, permits; reconcile and wrap
  • Oversee logistics: studio/location, transport, load-in/out, catering, compliance
  • Ensure delivery timelines for stills/motion are met

Qualifications

  • 5+ years producing high-end photo/motion with proven on-set leadership
  • Excellent client communication; calm, solutions-first decision-maker
  • Strong budget management and vendor negotiation skills
  • Comfortable running overlapping workstreams (pre-pro set wrap)
  • Tools: Google Workspace, Asana/Airtable; QuickBooks Online; Salesforce familiarity a plus
  • NYC-based or able to be on-site as required

Compensation

Rate commensurate with experience. Please include your terms:

  • Day Rate — Lead Producer (On Set):
  • Day Rate — Lead Producer (Remote / Pre-Pro):

How to Apply

Please include:

  • Resume
  • Link to recent work / portfolio
  • Rate card (as outlined above)
  • 2–3 relevant project highlights (role, scope, budget tier)

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