Documentary Producer

Role Overview

• We’re looking for a Documentary Producer  who owns a project end-to end; from concept and story development through shoot coordination, crew/logistics management, interviews, and post-production oversight - delivering a finished film aligned with the creative brief, timeline and budget.
• This role is responsible for planning, coordinating,  and managing creative projects from start of the project, the production and post production deliverables to ensure a smooth and timely execution of the project. 
• You’ll work closely with creative team and vendors to ensure smooth, strategic, and orderly execution of the project, and timely logistics of deliverables throughout the project duration. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the narrative structure and story arc.
• Plan and coordinate shoot schedules and locations.
• Manage crew, equipment, and on-site logistics.
• Oversee post-production and final cut approval.
• Keep the project on timeline and within budget.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience producing documentary or long-form video content.
• Strong storytelling and narrative development skills.
• Production management experience (crew, budget and logistics).
• Familiarity with post-production workflow and collaborating with editors.
• Excellent use of any project management tool.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with talent, creatives, or vendors.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and automation workflows.
• Experience with A/B testing and conversion rate optimisation.

Who This Role Is For:

• A  passionate, strategic and detail-oriented producer who cares about authentic storytelling and producing meaningful visual content, can plan, schedule and execute a documentary production.
• If you can take a manage a documentary production from concept to execution while maintaining brand voice and optimising objectives for results, this role is for you.

Work Structure:

• Project based: 4-6 weeks
• Avaialability: In-person availability in Lagos
• Physical and online meetings may be required for the project duration.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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