Line Producer

The line producer partners with series leadership (Creator, Executive Producers, Directors, Story Editors, production management, and vendor studios) to oversee, guide and problem solve all phases of production in order to support and facilitate the goals of the show. Responsible for the production process, maintaining clarity or information and good channels of communication between production team, director(s), editor(s), recruiting, production accountant, and any outside facilities.

Estimated Length of Project:  ASAP until January 28th, 2028

Compensation:  $2000/wk - $2375/week CAD, commensurate with experience and skill level

Reports to:

VP of Production

Format:  Hybrid/Onsite (Candidates must be eligible to come into the Titmouse office in Vancouver)

Knowledge, Skills, and Required Abilities

Excellent organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Maintain confidentiality over all matters and proprietary information.

Prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines.

Detail-oriented, flexible/adaptable.

Thorough knowledge of animation production process/pipeline.

Experience with cost reporting.

Ability to quickly learn new software applications is essential.

Ability to prepare spreadsheets used for budgeting and scheduling.

Experience with Movie Magic Budgeting.

Experience with Google Workspace and MS Office applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Producer, Supervising Producer, Supervising Director and/or Art Director to deploy scenarios and schedules that accomplish creative and budgetary goals, and seek appropriate approvals from studio senior leadership.

Under the guidance of the VP of Production, build and maintain an effective relationship with Partner Studio(s) built on mutual respect, open communication, collaboration, and accountability.

Manage and drive daily communication, troubleshoot issues and potential delays with Partner Studio(s).

Participate and lead relevant meetings (internal and external) to ensure clear communication, dissemination of information, acknowledge accomplishments and discuss challenges.

Under the guidance of the VP of Production and the Production Accountant create and manage the overall show’s budget and schedule, work closely with the Head of Production and Production Accountant to ensure that the budget, schedules and staffing profiles are accurate and up to date.

Work with the Production Accountant to ensure the cost report is accurate and timely.

Partner with Recruiting and clearly communicate an overview of the staffing strategy and present the prioritized staffing needs of the series.

Advise the Heads of Production of any potential problems or issues, particularly those impacting schedule, and come prepared with strategic solutions.

Strategize creative solutions to production challenges to ensure schedules are met.

Develop an approval workflow and ensure that the required work is reviewed by all relevant parties.

Invest and partner with series Production Manager to grow their management and production skillset to further support the crew.

Be transparent with the studio regarding pertinent issues and concerns with the crew and show leadership.

Ensure that the team culture is one of timely feedback (with both positive praise and constructive criticism).

Foster an environment of collaboration and an environment where mistakes are an opportunity for growth.

When relevant and appropriate, convey studio initiatives to direct reports and the crew.

Liaise daily with external and internal clients and staff ensuring submissions and approvals are managed accordingly.

Provide regular status reports to external clients and Heads of Production.

Work with Business Affairs to initiate vendor agreements as needed for writers, casting directors/voice directors, actors, recording studios, and production companies.

Partner with both creative and technical groups to ensure that our plans for creative and practical goals can be delivered.

Assess, manage, and communicate series production schedules and complexities with internal teams, offsite animation studio partners, and external services.

Manage and mentor the production staff, creating environments where all team members are treated fairly and respectfully, are valued for their talent and perspective, and are given the opportunity to do work that is purposeful and impactful.

Collaborate with production to follow and enforce naming and organizational conventions for all assets.

Travel as needed.

Required Work Habits

Adhere to all Titmouse, Inc. policies and procedures.

Maintain courteous and cooperative manner with all staff and outside contacts, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude toward them at all times during assigned workday.

Be a team player, but also take initiative and be flexible in assisting others to the best of their ability to ensure accurate work product.

Be organized in work area, files, etc., contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of work within the assigned workday and avoiding…