Line producer

The company 

Magic Light Pictures is an award-winning independent production and brand licensing company based in London. We specialise in creating high-quality, imaginative family entertainment, crafting films and products that delight children and parents alike.

From acclaimed animated specials to feature films, we take pride in every step of the creative journey - managing production, licensing, global distribution, and marketing to ensure our stories reach audiences worldwide. With an exciting slate of upcoming projects, including new films for major broadcasters, we’re always pushing forward, making things happen, and bringing beloved characters to life.

Our team thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity meets ambition. Our Fitzrovia office is a bright, open-plan space designed for teamwork and innovation. If you're passionate about storytelling and want to be part of a company that makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Magic Light Pictures is committed to promoting equality and diversity, eliminating discrimination and promoting a culture that actively:

• Values difference
• Recognises that people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way we work
• Promotes dignity and respect for all

Role purpose

We’re looking for two experienced line producers to join our team on fixed-term maternity cover contracts, starting in April and May. The focus of these roles is to ensure that the production delivers on budget and schedule to our partners and to Magic Light Pictures’ creative vision.
 
You’ll work closely with our talented team, collaborating across departments to facilitate a smooth and efficient production process.

Role responsibilities
 
Reporting to the Magic Light Series Producer, these fixed term roles will include:
 
Budget and finance

• Track and approve costs, reporting to SP and flagging under/overspend
• Manage cashflow, ensuring accuracy and reporting movement to leadership
• Ensure payment triggers are met and liaise with finance on invoicing and potential delays
• Oversee invoice tracking and MLP cost reports
• Review animation studio cost reports, ensuring alignment with budget
• Manage tax credit claims and financial reporting

Schedule & Production Workflow

• Maintain and manage the production schedule, across all areas of production ensuring key milestones are met
• Oversee production approvals by SP, EPs and broadcasters to align with deadlines
• Create and maintain schedules specifically fpr scripting, voice recording, audio post production, delivery and marketing assets
• Contract third parties and ensure legal paperwork is complete across the production

Broadcast and delivery

• Oversee all delivery requirements

Animation studio collaboration

• Work closely with the studio’s line producer to maintain schedule and efficiency and ensuring a clear and transparent line of communication from them on what the production issues are at any given time
• Review weekly and monthly reporting from the studio to track progress across the production
• Support and ensure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and training initiatives meet the established targets

Post-production and distribution

• Oversee final picture reviews, audio post, and mastering for delivery
• Ensure all assets meet broadcast and distribution requirements
• Manage sign language versions.

Additional responsibilities

• Research AI tools for production efficiency
• Ensure Albert sustainability certification is achieved
• Lead on diversity targets and industry best practices
• Manage tax credit applications and certification
• Line manage the production coordinator