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Slate Studios

Freelance Lead Producer – New York

Slate Studios, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Freelance Lead Producer

Location:

New York, NY

Job Type:

Freelance / Project-Based (On-site with remote pre-pro)

Duration:

Project-based with potential for ongoing freelance

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.

Job Summary 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.

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

Qualifications

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

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)

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