Construction News is the leading provider of news, insight, and events for the UK construction industry. We cover nationally important topics including large-scale infrastructure development, significant construction projects and major housebuilding developments across the UK. Our subscribers are business managers within the sector, who rely on the information we provide to help shape their strategies and inform their business decisions.

The CN team produces frequent news stories ever day of the working week, as well as a monthly print magazine focused on strategic business topics. The CN brand is long established and has a loyal and highly engaged audience of paying subscribers, as well as a large volume of online visitors.

As Production Editor you will play a vital role in maintaining the quality of CN’s output, working to ensure that everything we publish across digital and print outlets is readable, informative and accurate – and also grabs the reader’s attention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support CN’s core goal of delivering news and feature material of consistently high quality, meeting the information needs of our audience across print, digital and social media platforms
• Speedy, accurate copy editing of articles in WordPress for online publication, applying a consistent style and optimising the use of different page elements to convey information and draw attention
• Production editing of CN’s monthly print magazine, overseeing all pages through from initial layout through proofing to final press
• Working with the editorial team and freelance designers to create high-impact print layouts and imaginative cover concepts
• Assisting CN’s news team in the preparation of daily email newsletters
• Scheduling the publication of content to appear at the most effective times
• Planning ahead to ensure CN always has sufficient production capacity, booking freelance subs and designers as required within budgets set by the editor
• Promoting CN content through appropriate social media channels
• Monitoring analytics and reporting back to the wider CN team on a regular basis

Skills and Requirements:

• We are looking for a capable production professional who is keen to take charge of print and digital output
• Ideally, you will have experience of subbing news and features for a fast-paced B2B publication
• The role includes sub-editing and fact-checking, so both a keen eye and sharp mind will be essential, as you will typically be the last person to touch a story before publication
• You will also require the confidence to question reporters and editors whenever copy is unclear
• Basic layout skills would be an asset, as would an eye for effective picture selection
• An interest in the built environment or experience with a technical, financial or business publication would be useful
• You will have or will need to develop expertise in interpreting web analytics
• Familiarity with using social media to support a subscriber publication would also be welcome

Please submit your application through by Tuesday 18th January 2022

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BELL MEDIA INC.

Our client, a well-known gaming company, is seeking a Producer to join their hardworking and collaborative team on a temp basis! The ideal candidate is a responsible and organized individual who is excited about working with our client’s gameplay team to manage, communicate, and work with art vendors.

This is a one year contract onsite in Los Angeles.

Must have Gaming Experience or be a Gamer.

Responsibilities:

• Works with internal teams of artist and producers cross functionally.
• Project manages across multiple art vendors
• Communicate with art vendors to define deliverables, schedule, and logistics of art production.
• Create and communicate production plans to deliver assets within deadlines.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements strategies to achieve them
• Manages art delivered from vendors so that it can be easily queried and accessed by stakeholders

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in a game production or art production role
• Bachelor’s degree in art, game development or related field
• Proficient at managing teams across multiple disciplines
• Experience with project management tools Jira, Hansoft etc.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Understanding of art production pipelines across multiple asset types (2D, 3D, animation, audio etc.)
• Experience with content review tools like Airtable or Shotgrid is a plus

Please submit your resume to apply!

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We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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TESVOLT GmbH

General Entertainment Content,ABC News

Company Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Job Description

The Mill NY VFX Executive Producer – Content (EP) is a management position. The EP – Content must have an excellent understanding of The Mill’s strategic goals and be instrumental in delivering increased sales and in encouraging greater bottom line profit. EP is primarily an outwardly orientated, client facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and the fostering and development of extremely strong client relationships.

The Mill NY EP – Content must also have a very thorough understanding of the Mill production pipeline in order to maximise the use of resources and to oversee the smooth production of projects through the company.

Management Structure

The EP – Content reports to the Mill NY Director of Production and must work closely alongside the Head of Content in NY to form a mutually supportive structure to allow The EP and the NY Head of Content to manage the live action production department together as a team. It is vital that both The EP and Head of Content work closely with our reps and the EP/Director of Production of Mill LA to ensure the best communication regarding bidding and execution of projects, to ensure we take full advantage of sales/project opportunities and that Mill resources are as well utilised as possible.

Responsibilities

Sales

• Highly proactive in the task of winning new business with an exclusive focus on live action projects. Targeting clients and accounts to be won by The Mill and define client specific strategies to win business.
• Provide support to the live action production department in NY and ensure excellent communication and the careful handover of projects from the bidding stage to the line production stage of a project.
• Work along side the Head of Content and other key partners in looking for new director talent and rounding out our roster of directors.
• Bid live action projects
• Monitor the satisfaction of existing clients and ensure that they continue to use The Mill.
• Maximise revenue and utilisation of The Mill NY by having an overview of the work going through each site(NY/LA) and encouraging effective scheduling and efficiency of resources.
• Develop and maintain an ‘ear’ to the market and disseminate relevant information to the production team and key staff at The Mill.
• Work closely with our reps to help define potential clients, sales/marketing opportunities and PR exercises both on a short term and a long term ‘bigger picture’ basis.
• Network with agency, direct to brand and other clients

Mentoring/other Responsibilities

• To oversee quotations and sales pitches with clients as necessary with more junior members of production.
• To ensure that quality standards and good working practices are met on all projects undertaken by the department.
• To develop, train, motivate and support all people in the department.
• Monitor, and take steps to care for, creative operators’ welfare while also providing balanced protection for our clients and upholding the level of service/work they should expect from The Mill.
• Promote the advancement of new Mill offerings both internally and externally (in-house directing, cross platform content, volume/relationship driven workflow etc.)
• On a regular basis, meet with heads of other Mill departments.

Overview

• To ensure that there is healthy communication between production and other departments within the company to aid overall communication and to better working relationships, especially with the operators and artists that work directly with the production staff.

Key Performance indicators

• Revenue figures are on target or exceeded.
• Effective resources utilised to full potential.
• Client relationships solidified and developed throughout the Mill.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years as either a Senior Producer or Executive producer focusing on live action with experience at either a production company or other vfx company with live action offerings.
• Established client relationships at agencies, direct-to-brand and other clients.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills

Additional Information

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If you require assistance applying, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist.

TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
The Mill

Company Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Job Description

Our global Visual Effects team combines talent with technology, artistry with rigor, the familiar with the fantastic. Our work can be inspiring or invisible, but always unforgettable. From the language of colour to the hand drawn and photo-real, we bring ideas to life through the use of movement, storytelling and timing.

The role of an Associate Producer is to assist with the facilitation of complex visual effects advertising commercial projects through The Mill, starting at the storyboard stage through to the final delivery on diverse media.

In order to deliver the standard of work The Mill has become renowned for, an Associate Producer must have excellent knowledge of current technology and techniques, an in-depth knowledge of the working pipe-line of The Mill, superb communication, team work and organizational skills, a creative eye and an innate understanding of our clients’ requirements and the post-production industry as a whole.

The Associate Producer must also work in conjunction with Producers in the day to day running of current jobs and projects. This person will be involved in bringing efficiencies for producers running current jobs ranging from internal systems and processes to client communication, interaction and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings at the storyboard stage to advise on current post-production techniques, procedures and plan timings
• Involved in the planning and quoting for all elements of the job i.e. shoot attend, Telecine, 2D, complex 3D requirements i.e. Modeling, texturing lighting of CG creations and character animation, MCR, dubbing and delivery costs in conjunction with Beam, and ensuring the smooth running of the job through the building
• Ability to confidently and effectively act as a liaison between client and Producer
• Possess an acute sense for visual aesthetics and ideas and the ability to manage people and resources effectively
• Assist producer with postings, layoffs, interfacing with client and client needs and quality control
• Prepare shot lists
• Compile reference material and pitch content
• Keep the Mill’s history archive and internal show reels up to date
• Maintain client data base
• Assist Producers and the scheduling department with any specific job related issues
• Compile credit list and PR details at job wrap
• Wrangle meetings, sales calls and catalogued minutes of all Production meetings
• Efficient response time to client queries and requests
• Increase communication and productivity within the Production department
• Good working knowledge and relationships with other Mill offices
• Work towards role of Producer by shadowing on when possible

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Post Production process and the US advertising industry
• Have a keen understanding of in-house technology
• Flexible working hours
• Attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Ability to multitask and change direction depending on the current needs of the situation
• Well organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Resourceful and lateral thinking
• Able to communicate at all levels/across all departments

Additional Information

Please click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants.

TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
The Mill

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of production in the creation of print, video, digital and social advertising, and packaging/collateral programs
• Develop and enforce operational processes for production and post-production teams
• Help craft, then oversee production and post-production budgets, art buying and vendor sourcing for Digital, Ecommerce, Social, Broadcast, Photo and Print
• Manage retouching process; oversee all approvals to ensure brand guidelines are met
• Lead casting and be the primary owner of all talent contract negotiations, in partnership with DY legal (including SAG), related to Digital, Broadcast and Print shoots and assures usage alignment with placed media
• Manage production relationships with 3rd party vendors securing preferential pricing, timing and loyalty to the David Yurman brand codes and aesthetic
• Partner with Creative leadership in resource planning and helping to manage workflow for the Creative Team; hire freelancers when necessary
• Build and maintain a comprehensive high-level calendar of production and post-production timelines to support all cross functional initiatives
• Maintain a contact list of stylists, casting-agents, production partners, glam resources, etc.

SKILLS

• Extremely organized, strong verbal and written communication skills, and intimately familiar with all aspects of creative production
• Experience working with luxury brands, ideally brands that are private and/or founder-led
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able to collaborate and partner cross-functionally in a non-siloed, non-hierarchical manner
• Experience with all aspects of post-production, ideally intimate knowledge of jewelry retouching
• Familiarity with Digital Asset Management systems and digital archiving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and leading creative software solutions

SUPERVISES: Production Coordinator, Post-Production and Retouching Team, Studio Manager

REQUIREMENT:

• 5-7years experience preferably in fashion, advertising, marketing or related field
• Strong problem solving skills. project management, planning, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Understanding of the creative, photographic and digital processes as they relate to creative, photo and video production.
• Must be team oriented, self motivated, and an exceptional communicator

David Yurman

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

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Stanislaus County Workforce Development

USG is a national wholesale/brokerage for hard to place commercial insurance coverages. We are seeking an Associate Producer/Broker for our Irvine, CA office. Prior insurance experience, including E&S experience, is preferred.

This position is a Producer/Broker in development and will work as a member of an existing production team for mentorship and training, developing their own book of business for their own production team, when eligible. The candidate should have strong relationship building skills to work with our targeted carriers, retail insurance agents, and develop a book of business.

Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: Base pay level depends on experience. Commission/bonuses are awarded based on individual performance via sales results.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of property and casualty insurance including: coverages, rating, terminology and technical procedures. P&C license / E&S licenses are preferred, but not required.
• Must be sales driven, “people person” who likes to establish new relationships while learning communication strategies and sales methods.
• Experienced in Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Reader. Ability to quickly learn new programs and applications.
• Skilled in business writing and problem/situation analysis.
• Energetic, self-motivated individuals who are goal oriented and can thrive in a team environment.
• Strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
• 1-3 years of experience with a wholesaler is preferred.
• Must have the desired career path to become a Producer/Broker within 1 to 2 years.
• Must have an active P&C and SL license or be actively working toward obtaining. An active P&C license is required in order to be promoted to Producer/Broker.

Responsibilities:

Direct responsibilities include:

• Maintain underwriting files including an understanding of policy reviews, inspection reviews, and endorsements.
• Understand and be knowledgeable of markets and underwriting guidelines.
• Solicit new business through various sales and marketing techniques and begin establishing relationships within a territory utilizing agency visits, telemarketing calls and cross selling.

Train and mentor under a successful Producer/Broker to:

• Work with retail insurance agents, to develop and submit business to target markets for placement.
• Build relationships with our in house rating and brokerage markets.
• Assess new business submissions and negotiate terms, by selecting the markets that can provide the most coverage at the best price.
• Follow submissions through the process, to assure quotes are provided in a timely manner and negotiate with all parties involved to reach an acceptable price.
• Coordinate and handle administrative workflows in conjunction with support team(s) to establish accurate and prompt response to service issues.

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USG Insurance Services, Inc.