Details
Position: Line Producer
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Mon-Fri; core hours are 10:00 – 16:30. We would also be open to discussing a 4-day working week
Contract: Fixed term, PAYE
Pay: £49,400 to £57,200 a year
Holiday: 29 days holiday a year and Half Day Friday every month
Start date: 1st September 2026
End date: 17th December 2027
Location: Bristol, UK. Hybrid working options available. Not suitable for remote workers; please do not apply unless you are happy to work in-house in Bristol a minimum of four days a week. We are unable to cover travel and accommodation costs.
End date for applications: Thursday 6th August. Interviews w/c 10th August
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
A Productions are looking for an experienced Line Producer to work on a very exciting 2D children’s animation for the BBC. As the Line Producer you will be working closely with our co-producers, ensuring that resource, budget and schedule remain on track across all aspects of the UK pipeline elements. You will work closely with the Assistant Producer in-house Studio Producer and Co-Production Producer to ensure that Production deliverables and milestones are clearly communicated, monitored, and met.
You will need to demonstrate previous animation industry experience as a Line Producer on an animated TV series.
General Duties:
- Resource management across all project departments. This includes managing internal resources, working closely with heads of department to manage staff, keep schedules up to date and track crew holidays
- Managing casting and voice records, including contract negotiations and child licensing
- Working closely with the Head of Operations & Studio Producer to recruit crew for the project and negotiate their salaries and terms of contract in line with the best interest of the production’s schedule and budget
- Work closely with the Production Manager to maintain a clear and detailed overviews of all departmental schedules and delivery deadlines; including the setting of production priorities and defining milestones
- Serve as the main point of coordination and contact between the day-to-day Production team and the project’s senior management
- Oversee and guide the Production team and guide departmental heads/supervisors to ensure high quality output and adherence to schedule
- Generate internal weekly progress reports for Senior Management, in addition to reporting externally to collaborators and clients
- Management of production budget; to include weekly reporting to the Studio Producer and keeping the forecast/actuals calculations consistently up to date and ensuring that the Accounts department have accurate information on a monthly basis to enable them to successful run payroll
- Communicate clearly, confidently, and efficiently with the client and contributors, including taking the lead in client-facing meetings and act as the face of the studio
- Be proactive in planning and troubleshooting any issues with the pipeline for production
- Oversee conclusion of production, including asset and final delivery to client
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience of producing or assisting in producing an animated TV series
- Previous experience of casting and voice record management including child licensing requirements
- Previous experience in recruiting crew and negotiating rates and contracts
- Previous experience of managing a budget and updating and reporting on cashflows
- Experience of working on a co-production would be a bonus
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of a 2D animation pipeline (Toon Boom) from scripts through to Post, and particularly in pre-production
- Excellent problem-solving skills and methodical working methods
- Experience using Ftrack would be a bonus but not essential
Why work for us?
Real Living Wage employer Half Day Fridays • Hybrid & remote working • Wellbeing support • Massage Monday • Visibility Hours • Optional flu jabs • Christmas Eve holiday bonus • Summer & Christmas Parties • Feast Thursday • Charitable fundraising events • Dog friendly studio • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay • Loyalty holiday bonus scheme • Bike to work scheme • Life drawing classes • Part time & job sharing opportunities • Day off for moving house • Mentoring schemes • Snacks •
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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At A Productions, we are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that a broad range of perspectives, lived experiences and creative voices strengthens our work, our culture and the stories we tell.
We welcome applications from people whose backgrounds and experiences are currently under-represented in the TV industry, including (but not limited to) people who are:
- Disabled (as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- From communities that experience racism
- Not university educated or had free school meals as a child
We strive to make our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible.
If you need any adjustments, additional support, or information in a different format during the application process, please email diversitymatters@aproductions.co.uk
If you would prefer to apply by phone, please call 07796 138559 and ask to speak with Hannah Murdoch, Welfare & HR Manager.
