Urgent: Challenge Producer for US TV show in August

🎬 It’s Not What’s Happened to You, It’s What You Do Next! ✨ Working in post production in the TV industry can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of unforeseen challenges. If you’ve been in this fast-paced world—whether as an editor, sound mixer, or post-production supervisor—you’ve likely faced moments that would make anyone raise an eyebrow. Lost footage? Check. Last-minute changes? Absolutely! A client who thinks “next Friday” means “yesterday”? You bet! 😅 But here’s the thing: it’s not about what happens to you; it’s about how you respond. In our world, setbacks are just plot twists waiting for a clever resolution. Every hiccup is a chance to think creatively! Lost that sound file? Time to get inventive with re-recording dialogue that adds even more depth. Struggling with pacing? Experiment with different narrative structures! Post production teaches us resilience and adaptability. Each challenge we face not only sharpens our skills but fuels our passion for storytelling. We are warriors of creativity, armed with deadlines and guided by a commitment to excellence. So, the next time you’re staring down a daunting task, remember: “It’s not what’s happened to you, it’s what you do next.” Let’s embrace the growth that comes from tackling challenges head-on. The chaos of our industry can lead to extraordinary outcomes if we approach it with humor, hope, and a willingness to innovate. What challenges have you faced this week, and how did you rise above them? Let’s share our stories and inspire one another! 💪 #PostProduction #Creativity #Resilience #GrowthMindset #TVIndustry #Inspiration

I've been doing a lot of teaching this year, so it's now overflowing into the social sphere. IF YOU'RE HIRING A LINE PRODUCER, MIND THIS RED FLAG... In the last year, I have met a "Theoretical Line Producer," and today I saw this in a feature film deck... "Speculative Line Producer". In both cases, neither LP had created a budget and seen the production through 'til the end. MAKE SURE your LPs have worked the numbers and not simply put them down randomly on a page, then hand it off for someone else to work... i.e. fix. HELLO! Let me introduce myself... I am a real, practical, actual Line Producer who has worked budgets from 50k - 20M from beginning to end. When I create budgets and schedules, I use my 20 years of industry experience to break down the script, create a realistic schedule, and build the budget. This is not an area where these things should be speculative OR theoretical. PAY for an experienced LP so you don't have to pay twice when it all has to be redone. *sigh

Then Why Are You Leaving? “If you love working in TV so much, why aren’t you going after more production work?” The simple answer is that I am. I haven’t closed that door by any means. But the TV & Film industry has taken a huge hit for various reasons - the large majority of which are outside of our control as workers - and jobs are scarce. Without turning this into a post about the problems in the world of TV & Film production, I’ll just throw this out there: groups in charge of tracking these metrics list TV production somewhere around 20-30% of what it has been in recent years. Not great. Outside of the graphs and pie charts, I can see real-life proof of the downturn in my personal work circles. It’s easier to count my associates who are working than those who are out of work. That's very rare given the caliber of these creatives. “Survive ’til ’25” has been the mantra for a while now, but could it be “we’ll fix in ’26.”? That’s quite a few empty boxes on the calendar. This isn’t the first time I’ve had to weather downturns in the industry and I’m no stranger to the fickle and unpredictable nature of the TV industry. Most of us aren’t. I actually love the creative agility required to thrive in this industry. So please don’t misconstrue those leaving the industry as quitters. Part of being a great asset to any team is the ability to see realities for what they are and adjust accordingly. And when well over half of the jobs are gone and/or are being done outside the US, one has to adapt and put that agility to work. I truly cannot wait to face these new challenges in storytelling. What metrics and sources do you rely on to “read the tea leaves” ?  What skills do you think translate outside of your current industry? #producer #projectmanager #creativeprojectmanager #video #contentcreation #jobseeker

There is more than one way to create a successful career in post-sound. For the past 17 years, I’ve trudged the windy roads of this industry and discovered along the way 5 core principles that have been responsible for creating a long lasting and creatively fulfilling career in sound for TV & Film. What are they? 1. Curiosity 2. Hard Work 3. Credibility 4. Persistence 5. Relationships Now, this is how I did it, but I’m convinced these principles can work for you too. Some say they’re universal, and I believe that when applied with intention, self-belief, and strong emotion, ANYONE can build a lasting career in this industry. Are you navigating this crazy industry during uncertain times? Don’t do it alone! Just as we’re not meant to go through life alone, you don’t need to travel this industry solo either Join our email list: https://lnkd.in/gzT3uD3W #postsound #soundcareer #careeradvice #personaldevelopment #production #industry

Voice actors get really excited about several things. Here is an incomplete list of some of those things. 1. Connecting with people in the industry. Producers, Directors, Video Editors, Talent Agents, Coaches, Fellow Actors and others. 2. Building on those connections and fostering those relationships. 3. Getting heard. 4. Getting hired. 5. New DEMO releases! Today, I'm excited about #5! After months of hard work, investment (both time and money) and persistance...Here it is! Pro tip: Don't miss the pigeons. I'd love to connect and collaborate with you! #voiceover #demo #commercial #authenticity #ads #pigeons #business #advertising #prodemo #ridercoaching #voice #production #editors #producers #friends #collaboration #autoads #range #real #effective #video #actors #filmproduction #connection #humanity #lotsofhashtags

My biggest takeaway from working in the film & TV industry at Sky Studios: Speak up. I think in any entry-level role, it's easy to think you're "too junior" to be asking for what you want or contributing in conversations with higher-ups. When in reality, people remember what you say and will keep you in mind when an opportunity does come up. 🎬 If I was "too junior" to be asking to gain experience working on a TV set... → I wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to develop my production management skills in a fast-paced production office 🌠 If I was "too junior" to share my special interest in diversity, equity and inclusion... → I wouldn't have had the chance to attend DE&I events and take the lead on impactful projects I'm passionate about 💬 If I was "too junior" to ask senior people for coffee catch-ups to learn more about their career journeys... → I wouldn't have built the network I'm now always leaning on for advice and support (which I hope I'm returning the favour on!) Every opportunity is what you make of it - and you're doing yourself a disservice by underestimating the value you bring to a team. (No matter how junior you are!) Would love to hear some success stories from other people in industry! 🚀 #HETV #TVProduction #ProductionAssistant

🎬 The Silent Warriors of Post Production: Why You Need a Supervisor! 💪✨ One of the quirkiest truths about being a Post Production Supervisor is this: if everything is running smoothly, it’s like you’re a ghost in the edit suite—unseen and underappreciated! People often forget they need you until the moment chaos strikes. That’s right; if you’re not swooping in to save the day, suddenly you’re at risk of being deemed “unnecessary.” I get it; it can be exhausting justifying your presence on productions. But let’s be real: while you may not hear the applause when everything is functioning like a well-oiled machine, it’s all the behind-the-scenes work, planning, and crisis management that ensure things stay on track. Then, one fateful day, everything hits the fan—suddenly, all those hours spent navigating potential pitfalls come rushing back. It's in those frantic moments that it dawns on everyone just how valuable you are! Suddenly, my presence feels less like a “nice to have” and more like “worth our weight in gold!” 🏆 So here’s a thought: let’s just assume that we know what we’re doing, and skip that whole “do we really need a Supervisor?” phase. Trust that while we may not always be in the spotlight, our expertise keeps the production wheel turning smoothly. To all my fellow Post Production Supervisors out there—keep battling the good fight! Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, even if sometimes it feels that way. What are your experiences with being the unsung hero? Share your stories below! #PostProduction #Supervisors #BehindTheScenes #ValueOfExperience #ProductionLife #Teamwork Feel free to make any changes to better fit your voice or style!

Being a Preeminent Producer is not a job. It is a lifestyle. If you can embrace that lifestyle, you will see success and happiness beyond your wildest dreams. You will open up a level of freedom and creativity that you never thought possible in a "job." But if instead you treat it like a simple job, it will be difficult and unfulfilling. You will find yourself repeating the same drudgery every single day. So embrace what it takes to be successful, to be a Preeminent Producer. If you can do that, you will have everything you've ever wanted. #ProducerSuccess #InsuranceSales #InsuranceSuccess #ProducerStrategies #ProducerSales #PreeminentProducer

Monday Musings....... As a freelancer production professional, it still baffles me that we tend to be overlooked or not acknowledged by the industry in the UK. Over years I have been trained, managed and worked alongside some incredibly talented Directors of Productions, Heads of Production, Production Execs, Line Producers, Production Managers, Coordinators and Assistants. Yet when it involves recognising and championing this department and individuals whilst ensuring we retain talent it is difficult. The #RTS Craft awards for production managers has only being going for a couple years and #BAFTA are yet to celebrate this department. When is will this change? Working in production from my point of view is about turning a creative dream into reality. It involves; recruitment, sustainability reporting, budget management, reporting to various stakeholders, contracting, payroll, talent management, career training and development, HR, welfare, office management, location/studio management, H&S to main just few of the responsibilities. How as an industry do we champion them and celebrate them? This perspective from #TheRestIsEntertainment podcast with #RichardOsman and #MarinaHyde is pause for thought. #Production #ProductionManagement #Film #TV #FilmProduction #TVProduction #Bafta #RTS #IndustryAwards #ProductionManager #LineProducer

“That was the WORST experience of my life!” These are the words you never want to hear as someone leading a team in any industry, including entertainment & media. 🎥 From my experience as a director, producer and showrunner, I can tell you this: there are many terrible ways to run a set. But no matter what your leadership role on a production might be, here are some behaviors guaranteed to make any situation worse: 👉 Being loud, angry, demanding, or impatient. 👉 Using bad language or offensive words on your cast or crew. 👉 Never being satisfied or recognizing good work... 👉 ...But always criticizing bad work. I remember working on an independent feature film with a director who is very successful today. While they were quite talented, we had a difficult relationship. Picture the stereotypical "angry director" – no clear communication, low frustration threshold, not quite sure what they want. They had a temper tantrum (or two) on set. To be sure, this is a lot less common than you might think, but unfortunately you may run into someone like this one day. As someone who’s worked in a variety of roles on plenty of sets, here’s my advice for running a shoot the right way. 🎬 😅 Stay calm. Explain what’s happening, what you’re thinking, and what you’re expecting. 🤝 Appreciate what people do – and tell them! People like to hear when they’re doing a good job. When working with creatives, telling them what’s working helps them understand your vision and keeps them moving in the right direction. 💡 When things go wrong (and without a doubt they definitely will), don’t freak out! Accept the situation, adapt, improvise --and move on. Whether I’m the director or showrunner, my approach to set management follows three Cs: calm, cool, and communication. Stay calm, keep things cool, and maintain steady communication. #filmproduction #television #documentary