TV/FILM INDUSTRY - SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR
About the Company
Reel Solutions, LLC is the leading global provider of services to the film and entertainment industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles and with over 20 years’ experience in the industry, we provide best-in-class services for Film/TV Production, Live Events, Executive Protection, and Confidentiality/IP Protection. We support our clients across a range of productions from feature films to commercials, award shows, and special events. We work with every major studio including Fox, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Amazon, HBO, Netflix, just to name a few. In addition to our HQ office in Los Angeles, we have locations in Atlanta, New Orleans, New Mexico and have recently opened operations in London.
About the Role
The Sustainability Advisor is a senior consulting role responsible for ensuring sustainable practices of all aspects of film and TV production at a strategic level. In this role, you will design and oversee the green production plan to reduce production's carbon footprint. You will collaborate closely with production and studio teams to identify and mitigate environmental risks and impacts, ensuring that sustainability is integrated into every aspect of the production process. Your strategic vision and expertise will drive the adoption of best practices and advance our commitment to environmental responsibility in the entertainment industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies for film and TV production, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable sourcing.
- Green Production Planning: Collaborate with production teams during pre-production to plan and integrate sustainable practices into production schedules, budgets, and logistics.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work with internal and external stakeholders, including cast, crew, vendors, and suppliers, to promote and implement sustainable practices.
- Training and Education: Implement and manage communication programs to educate and inform crew about sustainability initiatives and successes. Conduct training sessions and workshops for production teams to raise awareness and educate them on sustainability practices and policies.
- Resource Management: Oversee and support a comprehensive zero-waste program, including recycling and compost collection where feasible. Oversee the management of resources to ensure minimal environmental impact, including waste management, recycling programs, and the use of eco-friendly materials.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Deliver all required sustainable production reporting documents with accuracy and auditability. Track and report on the progress of sustainability initiatives, including carbon footprint analysis, waste diversion rates, and other key performance indicators.
- Compliance and Certification: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards. Pursue relevant sustainability certifications for productions.
- Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek out new technologies, practices, and partnerships that can enhance the sustainability of our productions. Identify and implement material circularity initiatives with all departments on productions to reduce landfill waste and promote material reuse.
- Carbon Reduction Initiatives: Identify and design carbon reduction initiatives and perform cost-benefit analyses alongside sustainability representatives. Research and recommend carbon reduction initiatives, obtain production leadership buy-in, and work with all stakeholders to ensure implementation and track lessons learned.
- Liaison and Support: Liaise with production teams and sustainability representatives to ensure that all target initiatives are identified and all implemented programs are effective and impactful. Support sustainability representatives in all other tasks required to fulfill sustainability goals and impact-reduction targets.
Required Experience & Education - One of the Following:
- Option A:
- 2 years of experience performing sustainability-related work exclusively in motion picture production as a department head, foreperson, or in a production sustainability position;
- Option B
- 500 workdays in another crew position within motion picture production, providing the candidate with extensive sustainability-related knowledge, experience, and expertise to minimize production carbon footprint;
- Option C:
- 5 years of senior level experience in sustainability-related work with primary responsibility for sustainability in another industry. The candidate must possess extensive specialist knowledge in developing and implementing carbon reduction initiatives.
Additional Requirements:
- Training and Certification in PEACH, PEAR and ALBERT Carbon Calculator tools
- Training and Certification in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
- Able to travel and work on-site for extended durations. Willing to work in remote and challenging locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or TV/Film Production. Master’s preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of battery generator use and waste diversion
- Expertise in Production crew roles, process flows, and interdepartmental collaboration
Desired Attributes:.
- Knowledge: Strong grasp of sustainability principles, environmental regulations, and green production practices. Familiar with carbon footprint analysis and sustainability certifications.
- Skills: Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Effective at working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Passion: Genuine passion for sustainability and commitment to driving positive environmental change in film and TV production.
- Adaptability: Adaptable to the fast-paced, dynamic nature of film and TV production environments and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Specifics
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $375-$500/day DOE
Schedule:
- May require some nights and weekends
- May vary depending on the needs of productions
Work Location:
Background Check:
- Reel Solutions, LLC will conduct a Background or Reference Check (or both). Prospective employees must agree to cooperate fully in those procedures, and any offer of employment will be subject to the Company’s approving the outcome of those checks, in the sole discretion of the Company.
Reel Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to provide employment opportunities regardless of gender or gender identity, race, religion, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, disability status, or marital status.
Thank you for your interest in Reel Solutions, LLC. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Reel Solutions, LLC may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
While we are pleased that you wish to join our team, we ask that you do not contact Reel Solutions, LLC staff regarding the status of your application. Due to the large amount of resumes we receive, we cannot respond to individual status inquiries. Our HR Department will contact you if we have questions or if we decide to move forward with your application.
Additionally, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Once again, thank you for your interest in Reel Solutions, LLC.
Reel Solutions, LLC - 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1080, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Company's website: www.reel.inc
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $375.00 - $500.00 per day
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years of age and can you provide verification of that?
- If hired, can you present evidence of your U.S. citizenship or proof of your legal right to live and work in this country?
- Are you able to work a flexible schedule?
- Do you have a Smartphone (iPhone or Android)?
- Do you have your own reliable personal vehicle to travel to various job sites?
- Do you have a CURRENT, VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE issued by the STATE OF CALIFORNIA or any other State?
- Do you have ownership in another business? (Yes/No) If yes, please indicate the name of the business.
- Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local law and regulations?
- In what City and State do you reside at this time?
- Have you had 2 years of experience performing sustainability-related work exclusively in motion picture production as a department head, foreperson, or in a production sustainability position?
- Do you have Training and Certification in PEACH, PEAR and ALBERT Carbon Calculator tools?
- Do you have Training and Certification in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol?
- Are you able to travel and work on-site for extended durations. Are you willing to work in remote and challenging locations?
- Have you worked 500 workdays in another crew position within motion picture production, which provides extensive sustainability-related knowledge, experience, and expertise to minimize production carbon footprint?
- Do you have 5 years of senior level experience in sustainability-related work with primary responsibility for sustainability in another industry. Do you possess extensive specialist knowledge in developing and implementing carbon reduction initiatives?
Work Location: On the road
