Global Media Producer - On-Set&Remote Production Lead, Johannesburg

Candidates with full-time availability are preferred. Who we are: Storytailors is known for making ambitious international shoots possible, anywhere in the world. We helped produce content used by the biggest names in international media— including Netflix, BBC, Discovery, Amazon, ITV, and Al Jazeera.Whether it’s a documentary in Tokyo, a commercial in Dubai, a news crew in Johannesburg, or a branded shoot in Mexico City, we are a one-stop-shop to get the job done. We specialise in international production support: logistics, local access, contributors, scouting, crews, permits, and problem-solving onthe ground, mainly for broadcast television and documentaries, branded content, commercials, digital content, and fast-turnaround editorial shoots.The Producer role: You act as the main liaison connecting our clients to the local producers across your region and making sure productions happen as agreed. A client comes to us with a specific shoot in a certain country. You talk to the client, contact our team on the ground, pitch, budget and manage the shoot remotely from inception to final bill.You are also required to participate as a producer on the ground on shoots in the territory you are based. In this case, you would be involved on‑set in the actual production. One day you could be coordinating a shoot in Paris, the next you may be discussing a commercial in Thailand. The jobs can be commercials, documentaries, current affairs pieces (rarely feature films).You would sometimes have to be on set (field production) and also coordinate local crews remotely. Work duties include: Fast‑paced production tasks: crewing, locations, budgeting, permitting, pitching etc. Taking emails and phone calls from potential clients (foreign production companies and international journalists) and converting them into paid assignments.This is not cold calling. Clients come to us, the Producer needs to talk to the clients and our local network and make projects happen. Liaising with production people around the world to execute the assignments. Handling budgets, payments and profitability for each project. Work will be done on set for relevant projects (field production) and also remotely depending on territory.Main requirements: Proficient in English (both spoken and written)– C2 level is a must. Minimum 10 years experience in production. Budgeting knowledge. International knowledge and experience. Availability to work full-time ideally.

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