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Position Summary...

The Line Producer is crucial to our studio's production team, managing daily operations across various projects like 3D, still images, motion, and live streaming content, with an initial focus on live action studio photography. On day one, the role will focus on planning for Spring 1 and Spring 2 productions and establishing baseline SOPs for an agile, scalable, and repeatable ecomms workstream. Additionally, this role will be key in integrating all ecomms production into one Omni way of working and standardizing our online store shopping experience to drive sales and brand awareness.

What you'll do...

Walmart Creative Studio (WCS) is the in-house creative agency for Walmart. Our team develops breakthrough and distinctive design systems and creative conversations that drive business objectives and keep our Fortune #1 brand in the culture. We use creativity and design to win hearts, minds, and wallets.

We are uniquely positioned as the internal creative agency of record to be hyper-focused on the customer experience across all channels, categories, and campaigns. We are ruthlessly focused on human truths, insight driven creative strategies and integrated creative solutions that build the brand and grow the business - not just with ads but through brand acts and experiences.

The Content Studio is WCS’s on site production capability. We are a team of creative makers who are experts in the intersection of craft and technology necessary to tell the most innovative and compelling stories through experiences, art, design, video, photography, motion graphics, animation, and sound. Our Playa Vista state of the art production facility sits in the heart of silicon beach.

We value talent, diversity, innovation, curiosity, collaboration, culture, insights, and results, and we are committed to helping people - all people - live better.

Position Summary

The Line Producer is a key member of our studio's production team, responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations across a variety of projects, including 3D, still images, motion, and live streaming content with initial focus on live action studio photography to build out our ecomms cross category function. Day one, this role will have 2 immediate areas of focus: 1) planning for Spring 1 and Spring 2 productions which have been pipelined (crew, executing productions, timeline and compliant delivery of files to post); 2) establishing baseline SOPs for physical production in an “always on” ecomms workstream that are agile, scalable and repeatable. This role will also be a key stakeholder in the studio’s integration of all ecomms production in one Omni way of working; and a level up and standardization of our overall online store shopping experience to drive sales and brand awareness.

The studio will 3-5k items / week, with variance during peak periods as we plan for Summer, Holiday and Back to School.

The Line Producer ensures that each project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Line Producer coordinates closely with creative, technical, and production teams, managing resources, schedules, and logistics to facilitate seamless execution of each project. Managing the budget, hiring crew and talent and ensuring that assets needed are captured and delivered on time. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, a deep understanding of production processes, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Pre-Production

+ Budget Management: Create and manage a line item production budget in AICP format, ensuring all crew and expenses are planned and accounted for for upper funnel, bespoke projects.

+ Ecomms/T3 - work to studio’s pre-determined ratecard to source and reconcile to ensure it aligns with range allocated.

+ Scheduling: Develop a detailed production schedule, outlining all phases from pre-production to post-production.

+ Hiring Crew: Source, hire, and negotiate contracts with crew members and support staff; maintain payroll and production reports.

+ Logistics Planning: Arrange for locations, permits, equipment rentals, and other logistical needs.

+ Work with Creative department on casting and crew.

+ Work with Studio Peers to explore post solutions, CG and cadence that favors efficiency and sustainability.

+ Production

+ On-Set Management: Oversee daily operations on set, ensuring that the production stays on schedule and within budget.

+ Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues that arise during production, from technical difficulties to personnel conflicts.

+ Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact between the director, cast, crew, and other production departments.

+ Safety Compliance: Ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are followed on set.

+ HR standards are followed and communicated to all crew and talent.

+ All necessary payment and paperwork per governing labor laws is followed and executed.

+ Post-Production

+ Budget Tracking: Monitor and manage the remaining budget during post-production.

+ Resource Allocation: Coordinate with post-production teams to ensure they have the necessary resources.

+ Delivery: Ensure that all deliverables are completed on time and meet the required standards.

+ Liaise with data and post teams to ensure files are created and processed according to studio SOPs

+ Requirements

+ Experience: Proven experience as a Line Producer or in a similar role within the film or television industry.

+ Skills: Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

+ Knowledge: Deep understanding of production processes, budgeting, and scheduling.

+ Problem-Solving: Ability to think quickly and solve problems efficiently under pressure.

+ Flexibility: Willingness to work long hours and adapt to changing schedules.

Basic Qualification

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in film production, Media Studies, or a related field (preferred but not required).

+ Software Proficiency: Familiarity with production management software and budgeting tools.

+ Certifications: Any relevant certifications in production management or safety compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Attention to Detail: Meticulous and highly organized

+ Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well with diverse teams and personalities

+ Creative Problem Solving: Innovative and resourceful in addressing production challenges

About Walmart Marketing

Named Ad Age's Marketer of the Year in 2022, you'll join an internationally recognized team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers passionate about helping people save money and live better.

Walmart Marketing is a dynamic, multidimensional organization dedicated to redefining how the world shops through impactful creative and fast-paced innovation - all grounded in customer insights and brand strategy. We live out our company values each day while striving to exceed customer expectations and drive growth for the company.

We orchestrate marketing campaigns and experiences that reach millions of daily shoppers. Our work spans the digital and physical spaces and combines the work of numerous internal teams and external advertising and media agencies. Our teams work together to show our customers how they can save money and live better. If you are motivated by complex challenges and want to build the future of commerce and consumer services, a Marketing role at Walmart could be what you've been looking for.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .

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The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00-$186,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

_Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 1 year's experience in interactive design, editorial content management, or related field OR 3 years' experience in interactive design, editorial content management, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

_Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._

Content Management Systems, Managing interactive projects in an online creative or related digital field, Working for or with creative agencies, Working with Design Software (For example, Adobe Creative Suite), including proficiency in advanced functions (For example, multi-layer masking and compositing)

Primary Location...

5404 Jandy Plc, Los Angeles, CA 90066-7006, United States of America

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.