Flock Safety

Senior Film Producer

Flock Safety

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $135,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own pre-production planning for all assigned video projects, from kickoff through shoot completion
  • Lead location scouting and feasibility assessments, including permits, access requirements, safety considerations, and environmental constraints
  • Build and manage production schedules, call sheets, shot plans, and logistics timelines
  • Coordinate all customer and partner communications related to production, including expectations, schedules, and on-site needs
  • Identify production risks early and proactively develop mitigation plans
  • Source, book, and manage freelance crew as needed, including camera operators, audio, drone pilots, production assistants, and local support
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for freelancers, ensuring clarity on scope, expectations, and deliverables
  • Coordinate travel, lodging, transportation and logistics for crew
  • Manage vendor relationships related to production needs, including rentals, catering, and local services
  • Be present on-site for all assigned shoots, serving as the operational lead
  • Ensure locations are prepped, crews are aligned, and schedules are executed smoothly
  • Support on-set needs as they arise, including assisting with gear movement, setup, and breakdown
  • Act as the primary problem-solver during production, handling last-minute changes calmly and efficiently
  • Ensure production remains respectful, professional, and aligned with Flock’s brand and values
  • Conduct on-camera interviews when required, ranging from C-suite executives and elected officials to law enforcement leaders, victims of crime and concerned community members
  • Prepare interview subjects in advance by setting expectations, building rapport and ensuring comfort and clarity around the process
  • Navigate sensitive conversations with tact, empathy and sound judgment while maintaining the integrity of the production and Flock’s brand
  • Adapt interview approach and communication style to suit different audiences, emotional contexts, and power dynamics
  • Represent Flock professionally on camera in high-visibility, high-stakes environments
  • Coordinate craft services and meals appropriate to shoot length, crew size, and location
  • Support equipment logistics in partnership with the video team, including transport, readiness, and care
  • Assist with load-in and load-out as required
  • Maintain detailed production documentation and records for continuity and improvement

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in film, video, or commercial production, with a primary focus on pre-production and on-site production logistics
  • Proven experience managing multiple simultaneous productions in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
  • Strong pre-production expertise, including location scouting, permitting, scheduling, call sheets, budgeting coordination, and risk planning
  • Demonstrated ability to work tactfully and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including:
  • Law enforcement and public safety agencies
  • Victims of crime and individuals in sensitive situations
  • Community leaders, customers, elected officials and members of the public
  • Proven experience conducting on-camera interviews in live production environments, with the ability to confidently and professionally interview a wide range of subjects (including executives, law enforcement leaders, elected officials, victims of crime and community members) with poise, tact and sound judgment
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to set expectations clearly, build trust quickly, and represent Flock with empathy and professionalism
  • High comfort level operating in dynamic, unpredictable environments, adapting plans in real time without compromising safety or production quality
  • Strong organizational systems and attention to detail, with the ability to track logistics across people, locations, timelines, and gear
  • Experience sourcing, booking, and managing freelance crew and vendors across different geographies
  • Confidence leading on-site production operations and serving as the primary point of coordination during shoots
  • Ability to remain calm, solutions-oriented, and decisive under pressure
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 100%) and work non-traditional hours as production requires
  • Demonstrated experience working alongside drone operators or producing projects involving aerial footage
  • Experience producing in public spaces or secure and regulated environments, with an understanding of permissions, safety protocols, and compliance requirements.
Benefits
  • Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.
  • Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
  • Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
  • Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
  • Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
  • Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support
  • Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
  • ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
  • WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
  • Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.
  • Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
pre-production planninglocation scoutingproduction schedulingrisk planningon-camera interviewslogistics managementbudgeting coordinationcrew managementvendor managementproduction documentation
Soft Skills
communication skillstactempathyproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilityprofessionalismtrust-buildingcalm under pressure