Content Producer

Job Description:

We are in need of a solid Content Producer to join our team.

The Content Producer is responsible for the management of all day-to-day production needs, and the delivery of highly creative assets, on any of the following project types: TV, Web, Social, Radio and Live Event. **Also overseeing Still Image needs when required.

This role requires a strong communicator, with solid leadership qualities and a seasoned level of creative taste. The ability to manage multiple needs and partners fluidly, while maintaining a calm demeanor and positive energy is key to the Content Producer’s success.

In addition, this role is responsible to support business improvement by meeting personal and departmental goals and objectives timely and effectively.

Essential Functions/Principal Accountabilities of the Job:

Day-to-day responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Being more seasoned in the vendors/talent, Union and Non Union rules, licensing, contracts and technology. 
• Taking on and running small to large level jobs from A – Z. 
• Hands-on training continues. 
• Basic mentoring of Assistant Producers. 
• More client facing expectations. 
• Leading the discussions that pertain to production, and helping educate our clients on challenges that arise.

Day-to-day producer responsibilities:

• Plans the essential production process: budget & timing / team / plan of attack for creative need(s). 
• Manages all aspects of pre-production, production and postproduction that pertain to the creation and delivery of the creative need. 
• Maintains clear communication with necessary Business Mgr, Talent Payments Specialist, Proj Mgr, Creative, other Production teams and Account Management / Media people to facilitate workflow. 
• Presents production budgets and schedules and addresses production related questions for internal and external clients. 
• Provides vision and plan for vendor selection process (ie. Director, Editor, VFX/design, Audio, Animator, Event Planner/Mrktr, etc.) to best meet the creative needs. 
• Trains and develops other team members. 
• Remains current on industry and technological trends. 
• Identifies potential legal issues and interfaces with Business Mgr and IPG legal counsel to resolve issues.

Note: These are the major functions and accountabilities required of the position and are the predominant criteria by which performance will be assessed. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Work direction is from: Director of Production.

Required Skills:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in film / media studies / journalism, or a closely-related field.

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of production experience, in an agency setting. 
• Strong understanding of all production phases and their respective processes. 
• Strong vendor knowledge and relationships. 
• Strong production budgeting and scheduling skills / experience. 
• Strong creative, solutions driven mind. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Computer Skills:

• Required: MS Word, Excel, PPT, Filemaker, Database software, iMovie/QT Pro 
• Not required but beneficial: basic understanding of the following – AVID, Premiere, FC, AfterFX, Pro Tools, Photoshop, server setups and video compression.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is expected.

Competencies (characteristics and work style) desired include:

• Ability to manage personal workload well; 
• Ability to prioritize personal (and/or team) workload effectively; 
• Action oriented, self starter; 
• Well-organized, with excellent follow through, an ability to work well under pressure, to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, and an ability to consistently meet deadlines; 
• Approachability; 
• Integrity and honesty; 
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and 
• Strong time management skills.