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Producer

Overall creative/financial responsibility for the production (UK film/TV — deal-dependent).

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Oversee delivery and finance
• Key creative hires with financiers
• Liaise broadcaster/studio
• Final delivery obligations

Reports to

Financiers / Studio / Broadcaster as deal dictates

Works with

Line Producer, Director, HoDs, Writers, Post

Career path

Line Producer / PM pathway or development → Producer

Day to day

Assemble package; hire key creatives; protect story and money; represent to financiers; steer crises.

Call times

Production office often opens earlier than unit; coordinators hit call-sheet deadlines the night before. Runners may open base early. Night shoots flip office cover — check the sheet.

What to wear

Smart-casual in office; blacks if on set; weather layers for location runs; comfortable shoes for long days.

Tools & kit

Laptop/phone, chargers, notebook, production office kit; runner bags for runs.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Movie Magic / Excel
• StudioBinder
• Frame.io
• ChatGPT for schedule drafts (verify)
• Movie Magic / Excel / Google Sheets
• StudioBinder / Yamdu / Wrapbook / CrewStart / Team Engine as used
• Google Workspace / Microsoft 365
• ChatGPT for draft emails/checklists (human check before send)

Related roles

Line Producer, Production Manager

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