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Facebook is looking for an Executive Producer for Visual Systems (VS), which is a pillar within the Product Foundation design org that supports the Facebook App. VS is responsible for providing creative direction and designing dynamic product experiences through inspiring imagery, expressive customization, and engaging visual systems. In this role, you will collaborate with other product teams across the company to create a unified experience and will be responsible for shaping the way 3 billion people engage with Facebook.The Executive Producer will lead one of VS’s sub pillars as both a manager and an operational leader, providing mentorship, coaching and strategic support to their Producer team, and partnering with the team’s Design Director on holistic vision and operational execution. This sub pillar is responsible for supporting design teams that partner with other product teams to provide creative direction and design dynamic product experiences, and the Executive Producer will be expected to lead a team that can proactively define better ways to quickly communicate, collaborate and ship products and systems, using state-of-the-art tools and at the highest quality standards. An authentic and inspiring leader, the ideal candidate sees management as an opportunity to develop team strengths and increase impact, while adapting their leadership style to match individuals’ unique needs or situations. The candidate is a natural at building influence in cross-functional partnerships and is a clear and concise communicator. The candidate thrives in a fast-moving organization where they can guide their team towards programs that have lightweight processes and quick iteration and can proactively identify and strategize around problems before they become issues for the team.

Executive Producer Responsibilities:

• Be a key strategic partner with Design leadership across FB App and also Family of Apps (e.g., Messenger, Instagram, etc.)
• Build meaningful cross-functional relationships across FB App, Company and Marketing Leadership
• Leverage relationships to inform problem solving and improve our design team’s focus and velocity
• Leverage experience with creative and design to improve our work and processes
• Partner with Creative leadership and deploy your expertise, even in ambiguous situations
• Manage and coach experienced producers to achieve career goals and personal growth
• Be a role model and mentor to Producers across FB Inc. (not just the app)
• Provide operational strategy for complex problems associated with a growing organization and limited design resources
• Be able to ruthlessly and strategically prioritize impact opportunities and execute
• Ensure we are resourcing both the short term needs as well as looking ahead, and planning for the next big challenge across product design teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 or more years experience as a Producer or Design Program Manager in product, interactive, agency, or other related field
• At least 5 years of direct management experience with small to medium team sizes, including distributed teams
• Experience managing a team of individual contributors
• Demonstrated knowledge of both creative and design process and strategy
• Knowledge in providing creative feedback and critique
• Experience in developing design standards and design tools
• Understanding of art production process
• Experience working with external vendors, including sourcing and negotiating
• Experience managing large, complex budgets across multiple cost centers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Emerging tech experience

Facebook is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Facebook is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

20/20 has an opening for an Associate Producer.

Responsibilities :
Responsibilities include providing logistical and editorial production support for all aspects of News Magazine production. We are a collaborative show, where team members work together to create an end result. Respect for and collaboration with others is essential. Production skills include, but are not limited to- setting up and participating in field shoots, gathering and organizing elements for edit, booking guests, supporting editors with media, writing, and participating in a collaborative production process. Our content varies from character-driven true crime mysteries, to newsmaker interviews, to coverage of high profile stories. An interest in the greater world around you in essential. Candidates are expected to be able to travel at times, and join our breaking news 2020 specials.

Basic Qualifications :

• Strong communication and organization skills are a must.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Candidates must be able to multi-task and have sound editorial judgment.
• The ability to communicate with and work well with others is a must in our collaborative environment.
• An interest in growing skills in longform production
• Candidates are also expected to foster an inclusive and positive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in long-format production is a plus.
• Experience with shooting on various formats and a basic knowledge of Avid editing is also preferred.

Required Education :
Bachelor’s degree

Marcom Associate Producer (12 Month Contract Role)

At EA we are a community of artists, storytellers, technologists and innovators working in one of the most dynamic industries today. We are transforming for a digital future and work as one team. We take risks and we dream big. Together, we are changing the way millions play every day.

The Associate Producer, will be responsible for helping the Video & Design Producer with their daily responsibilities. These tasks will range from tracking daily asset pipeline workflow to working with internal partners on approvals and schedules.

Qualifications:

• Self-driven with the ability to take projects from inception to execution
• Detailed and Organized with excellent follow through
• Understanding of Post/Editorial/ Design Production Process
• Familiar with software workflows preferred for (AE, Photoshop, Premier, 3D)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to keep focus on multiple tasks and effectively set priorities among projects
• Strong knowledge of how to operate social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc)
• Creatively driven and strong problem solver
• Must be able to keep focus on multiple tasks and effectively set priorities among projects
• Understanding of finishing workflow (deliverables, ratios, codecs…)
• Familiar with tracking software such as Shotgun and Smartsheet or similar (filemaker pro, smartsheet, airtable, ceta)
• Previous employment at a Video Game Company or a Creative Ad Agency with retail marketing, digital-first experience is a must

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Content Production – Help create, organize and execute the production of video and design assets; Key Art, Icons, Game play trailers, PBM Videos, Screenshots
• Maintain Toolset – Maintain the tools we use on a day to day basis
• Liaise daily between cross function teams
• Daily tracking of all assets and approvals
• Can work autonomously, however relies on Video Asset Producer for guidance and support
• Coordinates with team members to ensure assets are tracking on time
• Helps creates content production schedule with the Franchise Lead Producer
• Maintains a solution-oriented mindset and is proactive in approaching Asset and Cinematics Producers for help to solve production questions
• Able to filter and clearly communicate notes/ feedback to the team
• Maintains a solution-oriented mindset to solve production questions
• Drives actionable feedback from the creative lead and other stakeholders

Collaboration Responsibilities:

• Not afraid to ask for help and does so in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in formal and informal collaborative efforts.
• Share knowledge and progress with teammates with respect to collaborative efforts.
• Offers assistance to other teammates when in a position to do so.
• Sets aside personal preferences and accepts the decisions of others in order to move forward.
• Consistently demonstrates active listening skills and allows other members of a team to provide input.
• Observes, learns and applies the basics of collaboration inside their immediate team.

• Please note this is a 12 month contract role, and as such, the EA global benefits package is not included.