Majid Al Futtaim Jobs – Producer

Job Description:

Candidate major focus will be overseeing line-producers on commissioned productions. The Producer will also support the Head of Production and Business Manager throughout the film production process, from idea conception to film delivery – theatrical and non-theatrical- mostly from a financial aspect (advising on feasibility and budgeting throughout).

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the flow of assets and information between production team and internal company team members.
• Oversees commissioned line-producers and manages reporting to stakeholders
  Accountable, alongside the Head of Production, for ensuring the price of each film (detailed budget lines) is agreed with the commissioned company and approved by MAF internal parties, and that complete delivery is
• feasible within the proposed timeframe.
• Overseeing and advising on scheduling, operations, and logistics alongside commissioned production companies. Flagging overages.
• Manage the financial aspects of MAF productions, generating and constantly reviewing the budget line by line alongside commissioned partners at all stages – from pitch to greenlight to delivery.
• Researches all data related to content production and prepares presentations in support of content pitched by external parties.
• Relays all on-ground production updates to MAF Production team.
• Break down the script to get estimates based on market-knowledge.
• Overseeing & tracking budgets and deadlines throughout filmmaking process: development, pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Manages all schedules related to reviewing of content by team, attendance of team on production sites.
• Assists in assessing film pitches – reading scripts, treatments and writing reviews.
• Reviews edited video content for the shows, dailies, and/or does it him/herself.

Job Requirements:

• Good communication skills in Arabic and English – both written and spoken.
• Ability to balance between creativity and pragmatism.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
• Possess critical analyses skills of audiovisual content.
• Self-starter skilled in multitasking and time management.
• Solution-oriented that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be fluent in Arabic. Can comfortably read & asses Arabic scripts.

Qualification & Experience:

• Fluent in Arabic and English. Can read Arabic feature film scripts.
• Arabic content consumer, particularly commercial content; Egyptian and Saudi film and series.
• Wide knowledge of established and upcoming talent in the Arabic production industry on a regional level.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field such as filmmaking, film finance, creative content production, media or entertainment.
• Candidate should have 5 years’ experience working as a line-producer.
• Knowledge of Middle East & North Africa (MENA) business and creative industries and the wider international industry.

Job Details:

Company:Majid Al Futtaim

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline: N/A

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