Jobs at Herman Scott

Manage and maintain all technical production equipment and coordinate technical departments (taping, editing, engineering, maintenance) to produce radio/television programs. Supervise lighting, sound, communications equipment, stage facilities, and determine required technical supports and safety procedures.

Record, store, organize, and protect production data including video edits. Create and maintain a video management system, secure production and post-production content, and communicate storage and filing procedures to team members.

Lead and manage research, data analysis, and preparation of game-show content; conduct primary research across the English-speaking Caribbean; ensure accurate scoring during episodes; perform post-episode evaluations and manage research subcontracts.

Manage Caribbean-region advertising inventory and schedules: receive and log commercials, coordinate with account executives, format breaks, clip and package promos for broadcast and digital, create ad blocks, import program changes, code commercial logs, maintain video library and printed official logs.

Identify and secure filming locations, negotiate hires and permits, manage on-site logistics and safety, coordinate access and signage, oversee cleanup, and handle damage/insurance claims while reporting to Producer, Director and Production Designer.

Provide logistical support to the Location Manager: scout and research locations, produce parking and traffic plans, obtain permits, prepare movement orders and resident notifications, organise recces, protect property, and coordinate with local authorities and HODs.

Manage and execute broadcast traffic processes for Caribbean television distribution: schedule commercials, book orders into traffic system, liaise across departments and clients, generate logs and reconciliation reports, troubleshoot traffic issues, and support ad sales and campaign delivery.

Run the production office supporting line producer and production manager: organize equipment, supplies and staff; prepare and distribute schedules, call sheets, crew/cast lists, scripts and reports; coordinate travel, permits, transport and supplier closeout tasks.

Support set-up and maintenance of makeup workstations, monitor supplies, assist purchases, apply and touch-up makeup for extras, perform continuity and some special effects makeup under senior supervision.

Apply and remove make-up, prosthetics, facial hair and special effects for principal and supporting actors; manage make-up continuity, collaborate with production and costume teams, liaise with suppliers and specialists, attend fittings/appointments, ensure allergies and safety compliance, and assist with publicity shots as needed.

Manage the business side of production: create schedules and budgets, set up the production office, hire crew, coordinate locations and suppliers, manage insurance, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Manage production finances including budgeting, cost reporting, payroll, petty cash, foreign currency and cashflow. Prepare budgets and Estimated Final Cost Reports, monitor spending, produce forecasts, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, finalize financial records, liaise with financiers and possibly manage bank finance, completion guarantors, and audits.

Lead ad sales, sponsorships, and traffic management for Caribbean Family Feud; develop and execute regional marketing, brand, social media, merchandise, and budget management activities.

Design and deliver the production's costume vision within budget and schedule: research period styles, create sketches and fabric samples, oversee fittings, manage suppliers and costume makers, track expenditures, and coordinate returns or disposal.

Supervise all wardrobe activities during production: manage continuity and wardrobe budget, organise costume transport, maintain and prepare costumes and equipment, label and track accessories, supervise cleaning and repairs, coordinate returns or disposal of hired costumes, and handle last-minute changes on set.

Sell advertising spots and grow revenue by prospecting new clients, managing advertiser relationships, and developing multi-platform sales strategies. Serve as primary client contact for the English-speaking Caribbean, support billing and account management, prepare invoices and recaps, and act as brand lead internally. Meet sales targets and provide advertiser insights; some regional travel required.

Assemble raw footage into finished broadcast-ready videos: cut, splice, rearrange scenes, determine reshoots, add music, sound, optical effects, and create titles and motion graphics using editing software.

Support Head of Content by coordinating and compiling surveys, ensuring third-party vendors complete research requests, maintaining a survey response database, and preparing questions and responses for production.

Support the First AD by creating call sheets, coordinating actors, extras, transport, makeup and wardrobe schedules, organising rehearsals, and maintaining order on set. Ensure orders are executed and safety procedures followed during production.

Support the Production Coordinator with on-set and office tasks: coordinate travel, permits, visas, medicals; prepare and distribute schedules, call sheets, reports and lists; maintain calendars; communicate with vendors; book studios and equipment; handle general admin and obtain permissions for copyrighted material.