Associate Producer

• Responsible for supporting in all day-to-day aspects of production, learning how to scope and ballpark creative concepts, build detailed project schedules, manage project scope, research and secure production resources, quality control all deliverables, maintain project documentation and communicate with holistic project teams
• Begin to demonstrate ability to produce projects on their own but also able to work in a support role, sometimes on concurrent projects, to ensure error free, on time and on budget productions all while meeting or exceeding creative objectives and expectations. With growth, demonstrate ability to lead smaller-scope projects independently with oversight from more senior producer(s).
• Offers an area of interest or expertise (Broadcast, Experiential, Print, etc.) while also learning about all disciplines through exposure to all
• Responsible for ‘managing up’ to more senior producers (EP, Senior Producer, or Producer) and proactively seek support/guidance when needed
• Observe and learn the process of researching, identifying, selecting, and negotiating production vendor partnerships (within The Pub or external) based on both scope/budget/timeline of project and which partner is best suited to execute the creative vision
• Responsible for supporting and participating in our efforts in cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of production
• Communicates proactively to Creative, Business Leadership, Production Ops and Media partners on all aspects of the production including milestones, deliverables, and due dates to keep the production process flowing smoothly
• Begins to achieve a fundamental understanding of asset capture, art buying, and licensing (photography, illustration, stock, music, talent, and property licensing, etc.)
• Observe and begin to build critical relationships with the external production industry that will eventually enable you to maintain the agency’s reputation and standard of excellence
• Stays on top of industry trends, craft-makers, techniques, directors, photographers, illustrators, and new technologies and utilizes expertise and passion for production to inspire and educate the Department and Agency overall to elevate Arc’s creative product
• Directly reports to a specific Producer, Senior Producer, Production Supervisor, or Executive Producer, but functions as a part of the collective Pool Model of producers, available and able to work on any account across the agency depending on skills, need, talent fit and client assignment

Competencies

• Approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness, and forward-thinking
• Works to pursue the of best creative ideas and creates an environment supportive of the best creative
• Works seamlessly across agency functions and with partner agencies
• Shares information, ideas and opinions in a way that contributes to solutions
• Collaborative team member that actively seeks out and tries to understand the opinions of others. Listens well

• Effectively communicates, informs and involves others to achieve shared objective.
• Manages conflict in a way that moves the team forward
• Passionate about ideas, brands, the agency, and our clients’ business
• Identifies high-potential creative ideas and fights for them
• Acts in accordance with a set of world-class professionals and personal standards
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic that is determined, tenacious and tireless; a bias for action; and extraordinary dedication to results
• Consistently delivers projects and commitments on deadline
• Is nimble and recognizes the need to adjust work and communication style in different situations and settings
• Thinks through problems by quickly narrowing in on core issues and identifying innovative and effective solutions

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree strongly preferred
• Prior experience in production at an agency, production company or similar environment desirable
• Positive-minded problem-solving skills required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Ability to collaborate with internal co-workers and external clients and vendors at a variety of levels and across functions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
• Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills
• After-hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents

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