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) Do you want me to make a shorter, punchier version for LinkedIn / Instagram job posts as well, or keep this just as a full formal posting?Powered by JazzHR