Freelance Line Producer (m/f/x)
Part-time // 6 months term with a chance to extend // Berlin
ABOUT US:
COLORS is a unique aesthetic music platform showcasing exceptional talent from all around the globe, focused on promoting the most distinctive new artists and original sounds. In the context of an increasingly fragmented and saturated scene, we seek to provide clarity and calm, offering a minimalistic stage to shine a spotlight on the artists and give them the opportunity to present their music without distraction.
JOB OVERVIEW:
At COLORS, the Line Producer anchors all productions with financial, operational, and logistical expertise. This role ensures that collaborations with internal and external partners are executed seamlessly — on time, within budget, and to COLORS’ highest standards. The Line Producer thrives in complexity, balancing multiple stakeholders and deliverables while protecting COLORS’ creative integrity and operational sustainability. The role translates and bridges budget realities with our creative vision.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Define and manage budgets and schedules for small and large-scale productions across our in-house studios in Berlin and NY, as well as remote productions for content and/or IRL.
- Oversee cost tracking, vendor negotiations, risk management, and financial reconciliation of internal and external productions
- Build and refine systems for budget templates, freelance and vendor databases, and support our teams to define and stay-in budgets
- Oversee and regularly improve for compliance (contracts, POs, receipts, payment schedules, insurance, legal requirements)
- Ensure best of use of internal resources (e.g. equipment, staff), as well as negotiate best rates with freelancers and vendors to be cost-efficient
- Mentor staff and freelancers in financial and logistical best practices.
- Contribute to COLORS’ long-term scalability by creating repeatable systems for campaign execution.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- 7+ proven years of work experience in production and finance
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable navigating both creative and operational aspects of projects including accountability over budgets and deliverables
- A collaborative mindset, capable of working across departments and balancing multiple stakeholders.
- Has strong communication skills in English & German (with any other European languages being a plus), especially when aligning with internal departments and external partners.
- Has an interest & and is attuned to both the COLORS brand and wider landscape of music, culture, fashion and lifestyle.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An inspirational and motivational working environment with opportunity to proactively shape a company and build a global brand in music and culture.
- A high degree of responsibility, professional autonomy, and creative freedom of expression.
- A variety of benefits from People & Culture across our main studios in Berlin, and New York