Midweight Producer

Job description

We are Wiser, an award-winning Employer Branding & Early Talent agency. We build employer brands to guide the best in the biz into their dream career with our clients. We’re a home for people who think big and expect more; where creative and recruitment meet to change the way people think about work — not to mention having the only rainforest in Farringdon. Our creatives use design, product, film, strategy and marketing to capture what makes companies great and showcase it in the market. Our recruitment teams introduce the right people at the beginning of their career to set these companies apart. We believe that people will do their best work when they're in a space that enables it. And that's what we've shaped at Wiser — a culture where everyone can be real and back themselves, surrounded by high performers who take ownership of their career and make moves, no matter what their background. To find out more about us, take a look at our website or check us out on Instagram @wearewiser. WHAT'S THIS ROLE ALL ABOUT? We’re looking for an organised, detail-obsessed Creative Producer to join our Films team. You’ll help bring our films to life, taking productions from initial brief and creative development through pre-production, shoot, post-production and final delivery. Working across multiple fast-moving projects, you’ll coordinate internal teams, manage production schedules and make sure everyone has what they need to deliver brilliant work. Reporting to the Head of Films, you’ll support the planning and delivery of our larger productions while taking full ownership of projects of your own. This includes managing logistics, timelines, budgets, production documentation, crews and communication with internal teams and external contractors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial production—either gained within an agency or production company—along with hands-on shoot experience and a solid understanding of production protocols. You’ll be confident running a set, comfortable juggling competing priorities and excited by the challenge of taking a brief from idea to delivery. WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING? Production Support & Project Ownership: Support the Head of Films in overseeing and delivering production processes. Assist with production planning, timelines, budgets and logistics. Take ownership of projects and shoots when required, from brief through to final delivery. Manage multiple production schedules, balancing deadlines and changing priorities. Lead responses to internal production requests, coordinating schedules and communicating availability. Manage resource requests and team capacity planning, coordinating holds, confirmed bookings and team availability to ensure projects are appropriately staffed. Ensure all necessary production documentation is prepared and shared with key crew and stakeholders. Communicate clearly between creative, production and account teams to ensure seamless project delivery. Pre-Production: Create and manage essential production documentation, including: Call sheets Risk assessments Crew and talent contracts Production declaration forms Permits and location agreements Kit hire and bookings Pre-production and post-production meeting notes Secure and organise shoot locations, permits, and compliance requirements. Book and coordinate crew, ensuring all roles are filled appropriately. Source and coordinate international fixers when required. On-Set & Post-Production Support: Act as the key point of contact during shoots, supporting the Head of Films or independently overseeing operations when required. Communicate confidently with clients, crew and talent throughout the production. Troubleshoot and resolve on-set challenges calmly and efficiently. Work with post-production teams to ensure the seamless delivery of projects. Collaboration with Head of Films: Support the Head of Films in maintaining and organising a database of production documentation. Help maintain consistent production processes and ways of working across the Films team. Ensure productions comply with relevant legal requirements and industry standards. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Experience: 3-5 years of proven experience in commercial production, ideally within a fast-paced creative or integrated agency. On-Set Knowledge: Strong understanding of on-set roles, logistics and workflows, with the confidence to run a set independently. Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate team schedules and respond calmly to changing priorities. Industry Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of film and media production standards, contracts, risk assessments and compliance requirements. Software Proficiency: IConfident using production management tools, spreadsheets and scheduling software. Strong Communication: Ability to communicate confidently with crew, clients and internal teams, with no dramas. Comfort with the Uncomfortable: Sometimes we get 8 weeks to produce a hero campaign. Other times we get 8 hours to bring together an edit. You need to be comfortable with both Passion: A love for film and a drive to create best-in-class work A FINAL NOTE This isn’t a role where every day is spent on set. Much of your time will be spent managing multiple briefs, schedules and changing priorities. But when it’s time to shoot, we need someone with the experience and confidence to take the lead. With clients around the world, there will also be plenty of opportunities to travel. You’ll enjoy both sides of production: creating order behind the scenes and bringing brilliant creative work to life. WORKING RHYTHM Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Office-based from Monday to Thursday, with remote work on Friday if needed. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? A high performance company culture that will help you to progress quickly and grow with us Breakfast and snacks provided in our award-winning* HQ in Farringdon, central London (yep, our office won an interior design award) Regular events and socials - from black tie in the Gherkin to barbecue in the park, there’s something to suit everyone Support from our Happiness team who keep our wellbeing at the top of the agenda. Kitted out with a full suite of Apple goodies and any additional tech you may need, with our very own in-house Apple Genius An office environment and team dynamic that will bring the very best out of you Additional wellness support in the form of our performance coach, therapy budget and vitality health insurance Apply (Go on…do it) Intro call with the Talent team Video call with the hiring manager Tour of the gaff & a task Final with our COO At Wiser, we’re committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and inspired to excel. We know that true creativity and innovation thrive when diversity is celebrated and everyone is given equal access to opportunities. That’s why we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and be able to back themselves in an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated. We’re building a team as diverse as the brands we work with, and our aim is to change the way people think about work. If you’re passionate about making meaningful moves in an environment that’s as inclusive as it is high-performing, we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Wiser. Feel free to reach out to our Talent Team if you need any adjustments to make our hiring process more accessible.