What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Lead Producer - New York position at Slate Studios?
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)
Do you want me to make a shorter, punchier version for LinkedIn/Instagram job posts as well, or keep this just as a full formal posting?
Salary : $200 - $350