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I'm Jem Downing, a Senior Producer and Production Manager with a proven track record in end-to-end production across cinema, broadcast, digital and online. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and solving creative problems under pressure to deliver high-quality motion projects on time and on budget. I thrive in fast-paced environments, nurture strong client and stakeholder relationships, and take pride in crafting craft-focused campaigns across cinema, broadcast, social and digital channels.…I'm Jem Downing, a Senior Producer and Production Manager with a proven track record in end-to-end production across cinema, broadcast, digital and online. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and solving creative problems under pressure to deliver high-quality motion projects on time and on budget. I thrive in fast-paced environments, nurture strong client and stakeholder relationships, and take pride in crafting craft-focused campaigns across cinema, broadcast, social and digital channels.

Jem Downing

Production Manager, Project Manager, Creative Producer, +6

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I'm Jem Downing, a Senior Producer and Production Manager with a proven track record in end-to-end production across cinema, broadcast, digital and online. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and solving creative problems under pressure to deliver high-quality motion projects on time and on budget. I thrive in fast-paced environments, nurture strong client and stakeholder relationships, and take pride in crafting craft-focused campaigns across cinema, broadcast, social and digital channels.…I'm Jem Downing, a Senior Producer and Production Manager with a proven track record in end-to-end production across cinema, broadcast, digital and online. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and solving creative problems under pressure to deliver high-quality motion projects on time and on budget. I thrive in fast-paced environments, nurture strong client and stakeholder relationships, and take pride in crafting craft-focused campaigns across cinema, broadcast, social and digital channels.

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I’m Jem Downing, a Senior Producer and Production Manager with a proven track record in end-to-end production across cinema, broadcast, digital and online. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and solving creative problems under pressure to deliver high-quality motion projects on time and on budget.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, nurture strong client and stakeholder relationships, and take pride in crafting craft-focused campaigns across cinema, broadcast, social and digital channels.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Voiceover

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Producer (Freelance) at Freelance – Various projects across the advertising and production sectors

October 1, 2024 - Present

Led end-to-end production across motion and stills for multiple brands, overseeing post-production (edits, motion graphics, VFX, sound and grade), versioning by region/platform, organizing shoots and post production retouching, sourcing and engaging directors and post-production partners, and managing cross-functional teams of designers, editors, creatives and production crews. Allocated resources and schedules, conducted feasibility checks on concepts, and facilitated client approvals using Wrike.

Senior Producer at Hogarth

May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024

Led end-to-end production from concept to delivery across motion and stills; managed post production including edits, motion graphics, VFX, sound and grade; handled versioning and regional/platform delivery; organized shoots and post production retouching of stills; sourced and engaged directors, vendors and post-production partners; managed cross-functional teams; allocated resources and schedules; conducted feasibility checks on creative concepts; facilitated client approvals using Wrike; tracked budgets and timelines with Airtable, Resource Guru and Smartsheets.

VFX / Post Producer / Production Manager (Freelance) at AIRBAG

May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Post Production manager and producer; managed VFX artists, directors, editors, colourists and sound studios; scoped production jobs and budgeted accordingly; devised production approaches for each project; created post production schedules and key milestones; coordinated 2D/3D animation and virtual production asset builds; managed remote sessions with client, agencies and VFX supervisor; oversaw script and storyboard breakdowns for VFX/post; scheduled and booked edit suites; led client communications, WIPs, feedback rounds and final cinema/TVC dispatch.

Senior Producer at VMLY&R

March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021

Managed large government and education campaigns across multimedia channels; scoped, estimated and budgeted video and content production; led internal creative, production, editorial and design teams; managed project timelines and stakeholder approvals via JIRA and Smartsheets; sourced and briefed directors, production houses, photographers and sound studios; oversaw casting, talent usage tracking and licensing; handled shoot logistics and all third-party supplier negotiations.

Senior Producer at Clemenger BBDO

September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018

Produced video and animated content for national campaigns; managed art buying, photoshoots and still imagery print production; reviewed creative through all stages from concept to delivery; tracked job financials to keep projects on budget.

Producer at Saatchi & Saatchi

March 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017

Managed multi-channel campaign production across broadcast, digital and social; oversaw scripting, creative review and stakeholder management.

Senior Producer (Freelance) at Freelance/Various projects

October 1, 2024 - Present

Current role delivering end-to-end production management across cinema, broadcast, digital and online, with emphasis on post-production management, budgeting, scheduling and client approvals.

Senior Producer (Freelance) at Hogarth

May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024

Led end-to-end production from concept to delivery across motion and stills; managed post-production including edits, motion graphics, VFX, sound and grade; organized shoots and post production retouching of stills; sourced and engaged directors, vendors, and post-production partners; managed cross-functional teams, allocated resources and schedules; facilitated client approvals using Wrike.