Studio: Footballco
Job Opening: Producer
Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Researching, planning, and developing filmed, digital, experiential and immersive concepts that are executed both domestically and globally.
- Project management inclusive of scoping for both pitch proposals and project wins through to client liaising.
- Identify third party partners in the MENA region that can complement our storytelling capability while ensuring value to FootballCo is achieved when completing associated agreements.
- Secure and oversee all production requirements for filmed, digital, experiential and immersive productions from pre- through post-production inclusive of footage, music and font licensing.
- Deliver content to required technical specifications.
- Ensure safety of all crew and talent engaged on FootballCo productions both domestically and internationally.
- Accurate budget creation, management and reporting.
- Knowledge of the rights management ecosystem relating to football content.
- Copy proofreading and video content QC.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experienced producer of filmed and digital branded content.
- Effective communicator and team player who will collaborate with creatives, designers, account managers, and strategists to create compelling work.
- Fully focused and organised with meticulous attention to detail.
- Impeccable numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to ascertain production requirements to optimally deliver creative concepts within fiscal and time constraints.
- Comprehensive experience in budget creation, tracking, and reconciling.
- Proven negotiation skills relating to talent booking, image/ music licensing, and contracting with partner agencies.
- Demonstrable experience in confidently communicating concepts, budgets, and issues with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Strong background in moving image content creation and associated technologies extending to a comprehensive understanding of kit and processes for low-end to high-end productions utilising a range of filming solutions.
- Solid experience overseeing all facets of pre-production inclusive of crewing, casting, storyboard creation, and PPM preparation.
- Firm understanding of all post-production workflows inclusive of 2D/ 3D motion production pipelines and formatting.
- A solid knowledge of file delivery formats for digital distribution and of Clearcast processes to secure content delivery for broadcast content.
- An understanding of delivering for experiential spaces is beneficial
- Comprehensive expertise in digital file formats utilised in content creation and delivery.
- Knowledge of how branded content can complement and drive a wider strategy to encourage client audience engagement and growth.
- Comfortable and confident in working with talent.
- Experienced in conducting on-set risk assessments and all Health & Safety production protocols for both Covid and non-COVID worlds.
- Relevant university degree, equivalent qualification, or experience working in video production, social media or another relevant multimedia field.
Desirable:
- Additional Arabic, Spanish, or German language skills are advantageous.
- Experiential content delivery experience is welcome.
- Experience using Unreal Engine and other immersive technologies is valuable though not essential.
