Find Freelance Jobs>Production Manager Jobs>Production Manager Jobs in New York>Job Details

Slate Studios - Freelance Lead Producer New York

Open job
Production Manager
💰 Negotiable
📍 New York, United States
Closing date: a month left
Twine Jobs Twine
Based in Manchester, United Kingdom
Last online 2 months ago

Production Manager is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Slate Studios

Location: Long Island City, NY

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

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.

Requirements

  • 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

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.

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

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)

Additional Information

Freelance / Project-Based (On-site with remote pre-pro). Project-based with potential for ongoing freelance.

Location: New York, NY

Posted 2 days ago

  • Apply

    Enter your email to apply

     

    By applying, you agree to our Terms.

    Already have an account? Sign in.

  • How It Works

    🔍

    Get quality leads

    Review job leads for free, filter by local or global clients, and get real time notifications for new opportunities.

    🎉

    Apply with ease

    Pick the best leads, unlock contact details, and apply effortlessly with Twine's AI application tools.

    📈

    Grow your career

    Showcase your work, pitch to the best leads, land new clients and use Twine’s tools to find more opportunities.

    Sign up for free