Freelance - Social Marketing Project Manager - Entertainment

Role: Senior Producer

Reporting to: Director of Creative Services

Location: Pacific, California, USA

Freelance 26th June - 11th July 2025

Who we are:

Substance Global is a digital marketing agency specialising in a range of services across different media and industries. We are proud of our work and our people in equal measure and our passion for what we do and the culture we have developed is what drives us in everything we do. We are striving to be a more diverse company, making positive action to grow our network. We’re an agency where our independent spirit drives our people, passion and purpose.

Founded in 2003, we have grown to over 80 people in London, Los Angeles, Singapore and Buenos Aires. Our work is insights-driven and innovation-led and our strategies are made up of a blend of creativity and collaboration, tailor-made for each of our client’s brands.

At Substance we enjoy, appreciate and recognise that everyone we employ has different needs and circumstances. We welcome applicants at all stages of their career and life journeys, working with the individuals we employ to provide flexibility and tailored support. Our aim is to provide fewer barriers and achieve positive balance, whatever life may have, hold or throw at you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and produce social media content across multiple platforms, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align on project objectives and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and providing strategic input and feedback.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in social media and digital marketing, implementing innovative ideas to enhance content.
• Oversee the financial aspects of projects, ensuring they stay within budget and providing regular status updates.
• Review and provide creative feedback on assets, ensuring they meet both client and company standards.
• Maintain thorough documentation and reporting on project progress, ensuring transparency and accountability.

What we offer:

We are a growing friendly and diverse team who work and have fun together.

Our core values are: Agile, Collaborative, Courageous, Creative, Honest, Passionate, People First and Responsible and these define what we believe and how we behave.

Our working arrangements are very flexible and we encourage our people to find a suitable work-life balance. We have a number of people centric initiatives and benefits in place and are always working to improve ways of supporting our people.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Producer who loves film and TV. Someone who has experience working with the Hollywood studios, who has produced large scale film and entertainment campaigns and has a working knowledge of managing a team of designers and editors to produce content for social media.

This is a client-facing role across multiple international markets and you will primarily manage the delivery of social creative content for key Entertainment clients such as The Walt Disney Company, Paramount+ and Paramount Pictures International, while also supporting campaigns for other TV, streaming and gaming clients.

Working in collaboration with the UK Social Media Team, you will be helping manage and motivate our creative studio of designers, motion designers and editors to produce high quality and engaging social creative and video content. To continually develop and enhance the quality of our work, our ethos is fuelled by a drive to succeed and desire to improve.

Working across high value pre-release theatrical film TV and streaming content, you will need to work within the constraints of high content security standards, which does place an emphasis on working from our office on a fairly regular basis. Ideally you will live within a reasonable commuting distance from the office.

Key Objectives:

• Experience and Background:
• Minimum of 3+ years in a similar Senior Producer role within the entertainment industry, preferably with an agency background.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of deliverables and work to tight deadlines.
• Organisational and Project Management Skills:
• Highly organised individual comfortable in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficient problem-solving skills with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage project financials, cost sheets, progress reports, and status updates.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication:
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.
• Proficient in communicating effectively in written and verbal formats with a wide range of people, including external individuals, organisations, and third parties.
• Creative and Design Expertise:
• Keen creative eye with experience in reviewing and providing feedback on assets.
• Ability to bring new ideas and concepts to projects to keep them fresh.
• Knowledgeable about marketing projects and related services with an eye for design and commercial responsibilities.
• Social Media and Digital Technology Proficiency:
• Deep knowledge of social creative formats within Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, etc.
• Understanding of Spark AR filters (for Instagram) and interest in new digital technologies.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Industry Knowledge and Passion:
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the film, TV, and streaming industry.