Senior Line Producer, Never Not Productions

Location: San Francisco preferred, open to LA and NYC Company: Never Not Productions (A GDP company) Reports to: Executive Producer, Founder ### **About Never Not** Never Not is a creative production company where a newsroom mindset meets cinematic craft. Built by journalists, filmmakers, and producers, we create documentaries, social content, branded storytelling, motion graphics, and live experiences for some of the world's most influential brands and organizations. We're a growing team of curious, ambitious makers who care deeply about real stories, bringing craft, collaboration, and intention to everything we create. Our core belief is simple: real stories build brand trust. ### **The role** Our Senior Line Producer is a seasoned production leader who owns the production process from scope through final wrap. This role sits at the intersection of creative collaboration, operational excellence, and financial accountability. They are equally comfortable in a budget spreadsheet and on set; they know how to create the conditions for great work to happen. We're looking for someone who thinks like a journalist: curious, resourceful, and driven by the story as much as the schedule. Someone who gets genuinely excited about the people and subjects we cover, asks thoughtful questions, and brings curiosity to the work. We take what we make seriously. But we don't take ourselves too seriously. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Senior Line Producer leads production operations across our slate of brand documentaries, social content, and multiplatform productions. They partner closely with our Senior Post Producer to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity throughout the project life cycle. Post\-production experience is a strong plus, as there will be opportunities to step into producing roles across post and animation projects. ### **Key responsibilities** **Lead production operations** Lead day\-to\-day production across a range of film and content projects from kickoff through delivery. Ensure creative excellence, operational rigor, and seamless collaboration across teams. **Scope \& bid management** Partner with the Executive Producer to scope new opportunities, define production assumptions, and align stakeholders on deliverables. Lead the bidding process, bringing a strategic lens to ensure pricing is both competitive and sustainable. **Budget management \& financial oversight** Build and manage project budgets from the ground up. Track profitability, monitor actuals, and support the financial health of the business. Make smart decisions that keep the company lean, nimble, and profitable. **Crew, vendor \& partner relationships** Build and maintain strong relationships with directors, cinematographers, editors, crew, and production partners. Cultivate a trusted network of talent and vendors to ensure every project is staffed for success. **On\-set production leadership** Serve as the lead producer on set. Keep productions running smoothly, solve problems in real time, and create the conditions for the creative team to do their best work. **Cross\-functional collaboration** Partner closely with the Senior Post Producer to ensure seamless transitions from production through post. Maintain clear communication around deliverables, assets, schedules, and timelines. Support post\-production and animation projects as needed. **Compliance \& logistics** Oversee production logistics including permits, insurance, releases, payroll, and travel. Ensure productions remain compliant, organized, and set up for success. ### **Experience and skills required** * 7\+ years of production experience at a creative studio, agency, or production company, including senior producing roles on live\-action shoots. Documentary, editorial, or video journalism experience is a strong plus. * Proven track record leading productions across a range of budgets and formats, including brand films, documentaries, and social content. * Experience scoping and bidding projects; able to build accurate estimates and clearly articulate production assumptions. * Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and project profitability. * A well\-developed network of crew, vendors, and production partners across the US. * Working knowledge of post\-production workflows. Experience producing editorial, animation, or post projects is a plus. * Proficiency with production and payroll platforms such as Showbiz and Wrapbook. * Exceptional organizational and communication skills. Calm, resourceful, and solutions\-oriented under pressure. * Genuinely curious about the subjects we cover, the people we work with, and the craft of storytelling. * A journalist's mindset: asks thoughtful questions, cuts through noise, and cares about getting it right. * Thrives in a fast\-moving environment and brings positive energy to the team. We work hard and enjoy doing it. ### **Why this role matters** The Senior Line Producer is a cornerstone of Never Not's production operation. As we grow our slate and take on increasingly ambitious projects, this role will be critical to keeping our productions running smoothly, our budgets healthy, and our creative teams fully supported. But beyond logistics, we're looking for someone who is genuinely excited by what we make. Someone who reads a brief and gets curious about the subject, understands that great production is about enabling great creative work, and wants to help build a company known for both. We're a small, tight\-knit team making ambitious work for world\-class clients, and this role sits at the center of it all. If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear from you. The salary range for this role is $130,000 \- $160,000\. Our salary offers take into consideration the skills and experience a candidate brings, pay equity across similar roles within GDP, and the market rate for similar roles outside of GDP. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant, along with the requirements of the position. The company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. GDP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and also offers comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, personal and professional development, and career growth opportunities.