For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style and culture. With its unique and powerful design, work from the finest photographers, and a stable of award-winning writers, GQ reaches millions of leading men each month. The only publication that speaks to all sides of the male equation, GQ is simply sharper and smarter.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Overview: 

GQ is seeking a Senior Producer to join our dynamic, fast-paced creative team. In this role the Senior Producer will be a leader on our production team and work closely with the production team on all video productions. 

The Senior Producer has a strong history of developing, creating and executing high concept digital videos, has an extensive knowledge of production best practices and always delivers with remarkable results. 

This role reports into the Executive Producer.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Production Oversight 

•  As guided by the Executive Producer, this individual may be responsible for producing and/or directing shoots, and being on-set. Manages production load-in/strike. 

• This individual manages the more challenging, complex and higher level productions within their division. 

• Assists with the day to day management of projects within all stages of production.

• Responsible for all kick-off documentations and project kick-off meetings 

• Manages and provides feedback to all Producers, APs, Researchers and Script Writers.

• Responsible for reviewing or creating daily shoot calendars, updates, logistics and tracking. 

• In partnership with Programming and Development Leads, capable of reviewing, editing, and approving preliminary and final treatments, outlines, shooting scripts, scripts, casting requests and reviews, production schedules, budgets of all assigned programs. 

• Work closely with Director of Programming and Development to develop and produce pilots/bespoke concepts.

• Responsible for administering tasks and ensuring they are completed with excellence. Ability to also execute administrative duties and create the following, but not limited to: spreadsheets, presentations, development decks, note-taking, updating calendars, production schedules, etc.

• Participate in brainstorms and creative sessions. 

• Is responsible for reviewing call sheets. 

• This individual must be able to execute with confidence in the field and in-studio, seamlessly, often relying solely on written treatments. Can take a creative treatment and bring it to life with great success. 

• Experience or understanding of how to work with talent. If necessary, This individual must be able to create relaxed on-set environments that allow talent, crews, staff, to be comfortable and confident. Able to ensure everyone is relaxed, inspired and prepared in order to execute successful shoots.

• Work back and oversee the post production process, responsible for overseeing all creative notes through the process, and ensure deadlines are being met. Able to review all cuts to provide quality control and feedback. 

• Work closely with the Executive Producer to ensure producers are hitting deadlines, creative tags, and the overall expectations of their roles throughout the entirety of the production. 

Leadership 

• Ability to help train and onboard new employees and provide coaching. Work closely with the Production Management Operations team to get each employee setup for success. Positive leadership that supports retention attitude. Active in decreasing attrition. Actions adequately encourage/support subordinates personal/professional growth. 

• Gather and submit production and post production performance feedback. to your Executive Producer. 

• Manage and work collaboratively with the production team. 

• Must be able to lead higher level or complex meetings and calls, when applicable. 

• Production Workflows, Budgets, and Overall Management 

• Work alongside the Executive Producer  to come up with new workflows to help make productions more efficient. Organize meetings with producers and creative leads to discuss series tags or new workflows, if applicable.