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

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.

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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 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.
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 (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.
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.
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.

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