Prospektor is looking for an experienced executive producer with a passion for documentary, journalism and social issues. Someone who can connect artistic vision with organizational talent and business acumen – from the first request to the final settlement.

Prospektor is a journalistic production house led by creative producer Eefje Blankevoort. We make documentaries, podcasts, books, exhibitions and often all of these at once. We are interested in stories that make a difference, projects that can change the way we look at the world. We make award-winning productions such as the transmedia project Shadow Game about young refugees travelling alone; various narrative podcast series such as De plantage van onze familie (The plantation of our ancestors), Kweekje (Kweekje) and Waar is Sarah? (Where is Sarah?) and the transmedia project Je moet eens weten (You should know) about the first generation of women in Turkey.

The executive producer is ultimately responsible for all ongoing productions of Prospektor, in close collaboration with the creative producer and the makers. As an executive producer, you will lead the production assistants and other team members.

What do we offer?
- Working on substantively strong productions with social impact
- A dynamic and committed team of makers
- Space for growth, personal input and creative entrepreneurship
- Gross salary 3,250-4,000 based on full-time and depending on experience
- An inspiring workplace in Amsterdam (Desmet Studios)

Location
Amsterdam



Job requirements / profile
What are you going to do?
As an executive producer at Prospektor you will be involved from A to Z in multiple (inter)national projects, including documentaries, television series, documentaries, television series, narrative podcasts and exhibitions. Your tasks include:

Fundraising & Finance
Searching for and approaching suitable funds
Co-writing applications
Drawing up and monitoring project budgets
Preparation of (financial) final reports
Making and recording financial agreements

Planning & Coordination
Drawing up production schedules
Monitoring deadlines and production flow
Managing project employees
Maintain contact with funds, broadcasters and other partners

Contracts & Agreements
Drafting contracts with creators, broadcasters, partners and subcontractors
Monitor compliance with agreements and conditions

Release & Distribution
Coordinating distribution in collaboration with media partners, festivals, distributors and sales agents
Exploring international opportunities for podcasts and documentaries

Strategy & Vision
Co-development of multi-year plans and financing
Thinking about internationalization

Who are we looking for?
You have experience as a (documentary) producer
You know your way around the world of funds and broadcasters
You can maintain the balance between substantive ambition and business reality
You communicate clearly with makers and financiers
You have an affinity with social issues and narrative journalism
You have an excellent command of the Dutch language, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of the international documentary world is an advantage

Language requirements
Dutch/English

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