Senior Producer

Join a tight-knit Brisbane team backed by a wide network of national freelancers — and help us lead exciting video, photo and content projects across Australia. Shon Productions is a 17‑year‑old, fast‑growing video production, photography and content company with a small core team supported by a trusted national network of collaborators. We work with major brands, schools, government, NFPs, industrial, medical and corporate clients nationwide — and occasionally overseas — delivering high‑quality content with consistency across Australia. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Hybrid working — most days you can work from home A small, supportive team backed by a large national freelancer network A stable business with 17 years’ reputation and repeat clients Huge variety — corporate, education, government, industrial, NFP, etc. National travel opportunities + occasional overseas shoots Your decisions genuinely shape workflow, client experience and margins Real career growth as we add more social/marketing services over the next 24–48 months Flexibility when life happens — we value people, family and balance Salary negotiable for the right candidate Support when you need it Why This Role Exists Our founder needs to stay focused on sales, strategy and growth — not day‑to‑day production. You’ll step in to own projects from the moment they’re sold through to delivery. You’ll bring calm, clarity and structure to a high‑volume environment while ensuring strong creative output and healthy project margins. What You’ll Do Project Produce & Manage Run multiple video and photo projects at once Plan and book shoots Australia‑wide (plus occasional overseas) Manage logistics, scheduling, call sheets, permits, releases Write clear edit briefs and guide editors from start to finish Keep everything moving smoothly when schedules shift Client Partnership & Communication Be the primary contact for production projects Build strong relationships with marketing/comms managers Join occasional pitch meetings or discovery calls Contribute creative thinking to scripts, concepts and ideas (with AI tools to help) Crew & Freelancer Management Book and brief shooters, photographers, audio techs, HMU, etc. Maintain and expand our national freelancer network Ensure all incoming content meets our quality standards Admin & Systems Keep CRM and project management tools updated Oversee clean handovers between sales → production → delivery Attend or oversee key shoots when required Profitability & Resourcing Make smart production decisions balancing quality and budget Choose the right crew/gear for each project Maintain strong margins so the business can grow sustainably Spot risks early and find cost‑effective solutions without compromising quality About You 5+ years in a production company, creative agency or similar fast‑paced environment Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects Strong communicator — written, phone and client‑facing Highly organised with sharp attention to detail Confident decision‑maker who runs projects independently Calm, solutions‑focused and unfazed by‑minute changes Experienced writing call sheets, briefs, scripts or treatments Able to guide editors and freelancers clearly Client‑first mindset WWCC (or willing to obtain one) as we do a lot of education work Bonus Skills (not essential) Social media content planning or management Understanding of paid ads or social strategy Experience shaping pitch decks or treatments Familiarity with AI workflow tools Types of Projects You’ll Work On Corporate and brand films Photography (corporate, schools, events) National multi‑location shoots Social content campaigns Recruitment & culture videos Training, explainer & compliance films Government, NFP, medical, industrial and more Occasional international projects Who This Role Suits Someone who thrives on variety Someone who enjoys managing 15–30+ active projects Someone who brings calm and clarity to busy environments Someone who wants to help build something meaningful — not just execute tasks Start Date January 2026 (flexible) - ability to work from home on the majority of days Senior Producer – take ownership of projects from sign‑off to delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr