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ABOUT LS
LS Productions is a global production house founded by Marie Owen in 2006 and led by BAFTA-winning Executive Producer and Managing Director, Sarah Drummond.
We are creative collaborators and problem-solvers, whose production and location teams unlock the UK’s potential for photo and film projects from our production hubs in Edinburgh, Manchester and London, and a warm water location in Malta.
We provide global clients with world-class production and location knowledge, offering deep logistical understanding when producing in the UK and globally.
Being one of the UK’s biggest, buzziest production companies means that from sport, commercials, music and fashion, to TV and Film we go beyond to bring productions to life.
Our reputation is built upon professionalism and a sustainable production agenda and is strengthened by a ‘people-first’ attitude and culture.
No challenge too tricky. No idea impossible. We go beyond expectation. Interested in joining?
ROLE OVERVIEW
LS Productions is seeking an experienced Executive Producer (EP) to lead our Advertising Production teams across the UK and globally. In close collaboration with the Head of Production, this role involves shaping and planning productions, ensuring that sales and margin targets are met while maintaining high production standards.
A key focus of the position is sales, including attending business trips and events alongside our Business Development team to foster new relationships, manage key accounts, and secure repeat business opportunities for LS.
This role oversees a high-performance team, requiring extensive production knowledge and strong business and financial acumen. Responsibilities include managing the performance of all production staff, including senior personnel, and in collaboration with the Director of Operations, ensure adequate training, staff development, and career progression pathways are in place.
Working closely with the executive team, the Executive Producer will contribute to the growth and efficiency of our productions, ensuring income streams are optimised and aligned with sales targets and marketing efforts. Coordination with the MD on all areas of production is also required.
REPORTING
Managing Director, Sarah Drummond.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CHARACTER TRAITS AND SKILLS
You must have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management are essential.
Dedication to strong company culture and respect for all staff
You must be able to lead a team and be good at problem solving while adapting to new situations and challenges.
Future focussed and always looking to propel the business and the team to be the best they can be.
Sufficient standing in the industry to be able to keep a reasonable track of who is moving to which company and be plugged into many creative, production and branded content networks.
LOCATION
LS Productions has offices in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, and we are looking for applicants within the London area. We operate with a hybrid model, with our team expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days a week. In London we offer a subscription to a co-working space in a location that is suitable for the whole team to work together. In addition to going into your nearest office, you will be required to travel to our other offices across the UK as well as sales trips, industry events, meetings, and shoots where needed, and expenses will be provided for this. There is also an element of international travel required, either for sales outreach or shoots abroad.
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