Freelance Lead Producer - New York Job at Slate Studios in New York

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) #J-18808-Ljbffr