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Tombras

Senior Producer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Have strong relationships with freelance talent, directors, editors, etc. * Ensure projects are executed on time and on budget while protecting the creative vision * Anticipate production challenges ...

The Tombras Group

Senior Producer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Have strong relationships with freelance talent, directors, editors, etc. * Ensure projects are executed on time and on budget while protecting the creative vision * Anticipate production challenges ...

Tombras

Senior Producer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Have strong relationships with freelance talent, directors, editors, etc. * Ensure projects are executed on time and on budget while protecting the creative vision * Anticipate production challenges ...

Tombras

Production Intern

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$18/hr

... and freelance crew during arrival/departure, taking lunch orders, and cleaning up with the crew ... editing * Must have an independent spirit, entrepreneurial attitude, and a drive for innovation

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What does a freelancer editor do?

A freelancer editor reviews and improves written content for clients on a contract or project basis rather than as a full-time employee. Their responsibilities can include correcting grammar and spelling, restructuring sentences, enhancing clarity, and ensuring consistency with style guides. Freelance editors work on a variety of materials such as books, articles, websites, and marketing materials, often collaborating remotely with writers or publishers. They may also offer specialized editing services such as copyediting, proofreading, or substantive editing depending on the needs of each project.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a freelancer editor?

To thrive as a Freelancer Editor, you need excellent language proficiency, attention to detail, and a strong grasp of grammar, style, and punctuation, often supported by a degree in English, journalism, or communications. Familiarity with editing software such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word's Track Changes, and style guides like APA or Chicago Manual of Style is typically required. Strong time management, communication, and client collaboration skills help editors stand out in a competitive freelance market. These abilities ensure high-quality deliverables, client satisfaction, and the ability to meet deadlines in a flexible and remote work environment.

How does a freelancer editor manage client expectations and project deadlines when working with multiple clients?

Freelancer Editors often juggle several projects at once, making strong communication and organizational skills essential. They usually set clear expectations upfront by outlining timelines, deliverables, and revision policies in contracts or emails. Regular check-ins and progress updates help maintain transparency with clients and allow for early identification of potential delays or changes. Most editors use project management tools or calendars to track deadlines and prioritize tasks, ensuring high-quality work is delivered on time.

What is the difference between Freelancer Editor vs Content Writer?

AspectFreelancer EditorContent Writer
Required CredentialsEditing certifications, strong language skillsWriting samples, degree in English or related field
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, freelanceRemote or in-house, content creation focus
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance clients, publishing, marketingMedia companies, blogs, marketing agencies

Freelancer Editors primarily focus on refining and improving existing content, ensuring clarity, grammar, and style. Content Writers create original content from scratch, emphasizing research and storytelling. While both roles require strong language skills, their core tasks differ, making them distinct but complementary roles in content production.

Freelancer Editor jobs near you
Infographic showing various Freelancer Editor job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution.

Senior Producer

Tombras

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead productions from concept development through final delivery

  • Work on multiple concurrent productions and ensure they are executed on time and on budget

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with production partners and freelance talent

Job description

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Senior Producer that can lead productions across video, digital, social, experiential, stills, etc. Someone who has a strong relationship with production partners and freelance talent, a creative thinker, very good at budgeting and negotiating, creating and maintaining complex production, entrepreneurial in spirit, and able to jump in and wear a bunch of different hats.
You'll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You'll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.
Where you'll be working: Knoxville, TN
What you'll be doing:
  • Lead productions from concept development through final delivery
  • Work on multiple concurrent productions
  • Have strong relationships with production partners
  • Have strong relationships with freelance talent, directors, editors, etc.
  • Ensure projects are executed on time and on budget while protecting the creative vision
  • Anticipate production challenges and proactively develop solutions
  • Collaborate with Creative and Account teams during concept development.
  • Advise on production feasibility & ballpark costs to shape ideas that can be executed within timing and budget
  • Push craft both hi-fi and low-fi
  • Aggressive in learning and being at the forefront of new technologies and production methodologies
  • Open and excited about doing productions of all sizes and mediums: video, stills, activations, digital, etc.
  • Oversee production budgets ranging from small digital content to large-scale HiFi productions
  • Highly capable in creating production estimates and budgets
  • Adept at understanding both union & nonunion talent
  • Strong at negotiating production costs with vendors and production partners
  • Ensure financial accountability throughout every stage of production
  • Able to get creative with cost-saving while keeping the creative quality
  • Approve vendor estimates, change orders, and final billing
  • Passionate about finding new production talent
  • Serve as the senior production representative in client meetings
  • Able to run meetings and present production plans and recommendations
  • Build client relationships and confidence
  • Manage expectations regarding timing, scope, and budget
  • Lead in production presentations and pre-production meetings
  • Able to Identify production risks early and partnering with Business Affairs on contracts, licensing, talent, insurance, and legal considerations
  • Protect agency and client interests throughout production

What you bring:
  • 10-15+ years of advertising production experience
  • Extensive experience producing traditional commercials, branded content, digital campaigns, activations, and integrated productions
  • Strong understanding of production across live action, photography, animation, VFX, post-production, audio, experiential, digital, and social content
  • Proven leadership managing large, complex productions
  • Industry relationships across production partners and vendors
  • Expertise in budgeting, negotiations, scheduling, and production operations
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced agency environment
  • Kind and positive attitude

Why you'll want to work at Tombras:
  • Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day one. We strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Flexible PTO
  • Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
  • Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
  • 401(k) Participation
  • Employer-paid Dental & Vision
  • A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.
Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
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. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.

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