Freelance Lead Producer - New York

Long Island City, NY

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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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