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ESC is seeking a highly skilled and self-directed Creative Producer to support industry-leading marketing and advertising projects. This role will lead the production of and raise the bar across photography, video, social media, digital content, and other high-value deliverables.

Partnering closely with creative staff and business partners, they will define project scope, develop timelines and milestones, plan and manage budget allocations, manage internal/external resources, facilitate reviews and communication, and ensure project delivery requirements are met. In addition, this role may also manage external creative agencies and production/post-production vendors.

This role is part traditional producer and part project manager, collaborating with cross-functional marketing teams on projects that raise the bar for our customers’ experience. The Creative Producer will have strong leadership skills with the proven ability to motivate those around them with as well as the ability to prioritize work from multiple stakeholders and resolve roadblocks for the team.

Responsibilities

• Produce video, photography, and social marketing projects from concept to final deliverables, whether using in-house resources or outside production companies or agency partners
• Work closely with creative leads and marketers to proactively clarify requirements and deliverables when there is ambiguity
• Manages projects/programs/campaigns through the entire lifecycle: planning, creative, production, delivery, and wrap
• Defines project scope, including timeline, resources, labor hours, and external costs
• Ensure all deliverables are meeting stakeholder expectations, including adherence to established timelines and budgets, creation of budget controls to drive accuracy in forecasting, and alignment with legal department to ensure relevant guidelines are followed
• Facilitates project-related team meetings (i.e. kick-offs, status, internal/client reviews, etc.), and communicates action steps to the broader team
• Clearly communicate project status with stakeholders regularly
• Ensures the highest standards are achieved, processes are continually improved, and results are delivered

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of creative production experience at an advertising agency, in-house marketing department, magazine/editorial/publishing group, or production company
• 5+ years of project management experience, with a deep understanding of design, video, photography and social workflows and deliverables.
• Online portfolio of work that demonstrates production and post-production experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Budget management
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is expected
• Creative problem solver who is passionate about inventing new ways to approach marketing efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Ad agency experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A high attention to detail, strong management skills, and the ability to manage multiple, organization-wide deadlines
• Experience with project management applications and tools; Asana preferred

Educated Solutions Corp

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 Executive Producer is a senior role within The Mill. The role has both internal and external responsibilities. Externally, the role is client facing, requiring the EP to identify and win the appropriate work from both existing and new clients. The EP will need to be confident in articulating the Mill message and will need to work with the New Business and marketing team to get the message across. The EP will need to be a strong negotiator with a focus on pitching and winning work in conjunction with Creative Directors.

Internally, the EP will need to be a focal point for their team, providing leadership and vision for both production and creatives. The EP will need to organize and execute a strategic sales plan and communicate that to his/her team members. The EP will provide guidance, advice and mentoring to both Producers and artists and will ensure that the working conditions of the team are in line with The Mill’s vision of an energetic, challenging workplace that provides opportunities to grow and develop in a welcoming, friendly and diverse environment.

The EP will be a source of positivity, inspiration and learning for team members and will uphold the values and reputation of The Mill at all times.

Sales

• Highly proactive in the winning of new business
• Development and management of strategic plan to win new business including clients and accounts to be targeted by The Mill and defining client specific strategies to win business Network with agency, production company and editorial clients in order to spot opportunities and liaise with the Head of Production, EPs, Managing Director, COO on future sales strategy
• Research and source new and up and coming directing/creative talent. Keep abreast of our competitors talent and projects and forward plan for quiet periods through a sales and marketing plan
• Monitor the satisfaction of existing clients and ensure that they continue to use The Mill
• Develop and maintain an ‘ear’ to the market and disseminate relevant information to the production team and key staff at The Mill
• Ensure the most effective use of resources and drive the highest end creative work with effective production and delivery of projects to budget and time
• Attend industry events

Production

• Plan and set budgets, manage negotiations and quotations with key clients. As such the EP will be instrumental in delivering increased sales and margin and achieving set targets
• Oversee quotations and sales pitches with clients as necessary with more junior members of production
• Ensure the most effective use of the company’s technical, creative and personnel resources to deliver a successful and profitable outcome on all projects undertaken
• Drive and manage the highest end creative work with effective production and delivery of projects to budget and time
• Supervise and ensure quality control on all projects and give feedback when required to appropriate personnel
• Ensure that quality standards and good working practices are met on all projects undertaken
• Ensure that we optimise group resources by liaising with other offices to identify and implement work share opportunities, taking responsibility to drive success in these projects

Management

• Manage the Production members of the department
• Weekly and monthly oversight of targets
• Weekly WIP meeting to track progress of projects vs. Bid / Budget
• Create and deliver financial reports for the Management Board as required
• Work to help deliver the correct discount levels and deliver all projects on track

Qualifications

Key Performance Indicators

• The efficient running of their team
• Encouragement and leadership of team in sales and client entertainment
• The effective resolution of most day to day Production issues within the team
• The timely reporting of any relevant issue that the HoP should know about
• Well monitored projects with accurate, well written bids.
• Engaging, well thought out pitches in line with The Mill aesthetic
• Negotiation of overages where appropriate
• An engaged and challenged group of artists doing exciting work
• Attending appropriate award ceremonies

Additional Information

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At The Mill, we want to work with the best people and we want them to have a great career with us. We will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and beyond to help people shine and enable them to show us their skills and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the needs of a diverse workforce. We will offer flexible working practices and make relevant workplace adjustments for employees who need them to be at their best.
The Mill

Senior Producer

Bang Energy Performance Beverages and Sports Nutrition has been producing epic innovations for over 25 years. Our sports nutrition and beverage innovations are backed by 27 double-blind placebo-controlled Gold Standard University studies, and our marketing and distribution has been featured by several media outlets, including Forbes and Wells Fargo. We are hiring highly creative, energetic professionals to join our high-performing organization and help us execute against our vision to expand our cutting-edge health promoting beverages and sports nutrition products worldwide.

Description:

The Senior Producer is an experienced content creator with a “get it done” attitude and great leadership skills. She/he will be the central piece of all the marketing video initiatives, connecting departments and vendors, managing budgets, leading productions on set and ensuring all video deliveries are made on time and under budget.

Responsibilities:

• Connect with team lead and other departments to plan for future projects.
• Lead pre-production process and cross departmental meetings to set up each production.
• Present creative development for each project to upper management.
• Negotitate rates for crew members and equipment rentals.
• Build and present budgets to upper management.
• Close the books for every production and provide “actual costs”.
• Lead all production efforts from pre to post production.
• Work with legal and accounting on vendor contracts and invoicing process.
• Coordinate and brief talent, vendors, crew and internal production team.
• Scout Location and get film permits.
• Direct talent on set when needed.
• Supervise post production and oversee deliveries.
• Ensure all videos are withing the brand’s look and feel parameters.
• Ensure product shots are consistent in each video and aligned with brand guideline

Requirements:

· 7+ years of experience producing films, tv shows and/or advertising.

· 7+ years of experience working with video editors and motion graphics designers.

· Fluent in English. Spanish a plus but not required.

· Adaptable and quick to learn new processes and tools.

· Has a “whatever it takes” attitude.

· A track record of performance meeting targets and objectives.

· Self-directed, goal-oriented and flexible, enjoying working in a fast-paced and at times challenging environment.

· Ability to work cross-functionally and with a wide range of employees with different skill sets.

· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).

Reports to: Media Director

Job Type: Full-Time

Bang Energy

If you are a talented and motivated digital communications Producer looking for that ideal opportunity where you can have a real voice and drive dynamic work that makes a difference …this is it.

Our agency is well established and now is the time for a visionary producer to partner with us to further grow our brand and help take us to the next level. We are seeking an experienced and seasoned freelance Producer to take a critical role in the development, execution and delivery of our projects.

This position is client-facing and partners directly with our creative teams. It centers around critical communications between creative and client where you will effectively manage internal agency workflow, client expectations and project deliverables. This role will drive the execution of each project from start to finish by optimizing process, scope and solutions.

Your role will be to:

1) Produce: manage the scope of existing projects with our current client base (concept through completion). Build budgets, hire crew, execute shoots, set timelines for delivery, etc.

2) Strategize: support the development of new business by attending pitches/presentations. 

We are looking for a true professional that brings commitment, focus and dynamic thinking to their work. 

*This is a freelance, contracted position.

*Remote / Virtual (aside from meetings & production days).

*Local candidates only please.

*We are flexible on schedule and compensation is negotiable and is on a project or hourly basis. 

*Please submit qualifications including work history along with three professional references to be considered. 

Walking Shadows Productions, Inc.

ARTECHOUSE is seeking a seasoned Senior Producer for Video & Digital Content to ​​join our dynamic, fast-paced branded content video team. You will be the key partner in helping bring a broad range of creative ideas and concepts to reality with video and new media. The role acts as the connector between creative, video and digital engagement teams to bring content and experiences to life.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are truly passionate about filmmaking and putting forth fresh and innovative work. You are up-to-date on the latest video/film/digital content production technologies and social media platforms, trends, and audience.

You will oversee a team of videographers, content producers and graphic designers to create media including Video, Photography, digital/social ads, and multi-media campaigns in the ever-evolving New Media production space.

• You’re an enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude. You have meticulous attention to detail, proven creative problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. You are not afraid of challenges and no job is too big, no work is too small for you.
• You’re an Innovator: You’re always in the know of the latest trends in digital content creation, looking out for new ways and angles to create innovative content and apply your skills. You are a highly motivated individual who will use your creative expertise to story tell the one of a kind innovations created by ARTECHOUSE.
• You’re Communicative: You know that communication is essential throughout all stages of pre-production, production, and post.
• You’re Organized: It is up to you to guide the project through every stage to ensure that brand and creative vision and standard of quality are retained
• You’re a Leader: During production, you understand that you are the person that sets the tone for the crew. You lead through positivity and encourage those around you

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Juggle multiple projects in all phases of production
• Oversee production and creation of digital and video content, including branded content, documentary videos, digital announcements, advertisements, digital only videos (long and short form), daily news stories, features, and larger digital projects as it pertains to the ATH digital content strategy. This includes building content strategy and production plans, as well as working with marketing and creative team members to execute.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from brief and concept to execution and delivery of assets.
• Organize and schedule internal resources to support assigned productions
• Coordinate with third party production vendors as required to obtain quotes/estimates based on content plan and needs, schedule, book, etc.
• Manage & grow roster of freelance producers, directors and various production crew in all major markets.
• Supervise live action shoots (including hiring and managing freelance production crews internal and external), and supervising editorial sessions through delivery
• Define production schedules, set milestones, and track deliverables, including recommendations for integrated processes and tools to ensure flawless delivery
• Manage production budget and all expenses, vendor payments, agency resource hours, and ensure all projects are within estimated budget
• Maintain meticulous production organization and process
• Mentor and train junior production team members
• Liaise with other departments to stay updated on new marketing initiatives, exhibitions and product developments, and to ensure brand consistency.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS degree in journalism, marketing, digital marketing
• 7+ Years Experience producing in video/film, new media, social content at advertising agencies, in-house agencies, digital media companies or production companies, content creation, production, preferably for arts, music or entertainment fields
• Familiarity with graphics, animation and visual effects
• Well-versed understanding of the latest technology
• Experience and a understanding of content development across multiple media platforms
• Budget and scheduling management skills
• Adapt to the changing digital environment of advertising/marketing production
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator + video editing)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to think quickly and strategically to meet tight deadlines and work with others
• Knowledge and/or passion of digital art, tech and culture worlds preferred
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays and travel
• Travel to different domestic and international locations as needed

WHO ARE WE

We are a growing team of creatives and innovators who dream big. We are ambitious, hard working and value ideas and execution. In just under three years we’ve opened locations and built teams in Washington, D.C., New York, NY and Miami, FL. We believe in our mission and every day we work hard to make the impossible possible in our effort to push creative innovation all while empowering, educating and inspiring. We pride ourselves in working with some of the world’s groundbreaking artists, and together bringing to life experiential and immersive large scale installations and exhibitions to a global audience. Learn more about our core values – https://www.artechouse.com/values

WE OFFER

● Work from home flexibility

● Unlimited PTO so you can take the time you need

● Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents

● Creative and passionate co-workers

WE VALUE

We believe in the transformative power of art, science and technology and are committed to inspiring a new generation of genre-pushing artists to create with technology, educating the public about these new, exploratory mediums, and empowering artists and partners with tools and platforms that support and amplify their work.

Diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based

on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For consideration please send a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, writing samples

and portfolio to [email protected]. Candidates can be based in New York City or Washington D.C. Please note we will only respond to candidates selected for further consideration.

ARTECHOUSE

About The Role:

Come join the award-winning team at BBDO New York. We’re looking for a Supervising Line Producer to join BBDO Studios, our in-house production company. In this role you will ensure each production is consistently successful, both creatively and financially. You represent a mastery of producing and have a thorough knowledge of the bidding process, budget projections, and production planning. You’re a leader that attracts talent – people love working with you – and you work well on small and large teams alike. You’re interested in joining the team as a freelancer with the goal of converting to full-time in the future. If you’re driven by the work but are happiest when you come in under budget, this could be the role for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Create the overall scope of work on motion and still projects done through in-house production team; help identify gaps in the creative process
• Serve as bidder for all productions and review proposals for costs, profitability, wrap books, and oversee budgets ranging from $15K to $2M 
• Maintain a logistical yet creative point of view on projects, explaining ideas and workflows in a clear, friendly and convincing manner
• Partner with Post Production and Digital departments for accurate bidding and scheduling
• Work with and maintain relationships with agency producers and creatives, and communicate with clients as needed
• Identify early on any tactical offshoots (social, etc.) that may affect budget
• Source, lock and hire project-based employees and key talent for each production
• Advise and supervise third-party line producers to provide detailed actuals
• Oversight of legal agreements, Union/Guild contracts, Covid protocols and insurance 
• Provide status updates, troubleshoot and review potential changes on regular basis with agency/account teams
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key production vendors to create cost and workflow efficiencies
• Travel for specific shoots may be required. To be discussed based on CDC guidance, project and company needs

What You Bring:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in production
• Experience as a line producer or similar, a must
• Experience working within a production company, ideally with an emphasis on advertising/commercial
• Ability to effectively lead a team and implement workflows and processes
• Strong knowledge of production logistics, rights issues, and current industry-standard practices
• Skilled in contracting, negotiating, scheduling, and managing multiple vendors and crews
• A strong industry network of trusted individuals to tap into as needed
• Experienced with compliance on contractual obligations, permitting, labor laws, international visa or carnet requirements, safety, and insurance needs
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Mastering of Microsoft and Google Platforms, especially Microsoft Excel
• Detailed, concise, and effective communication and record-keeping
• A sense of humor, self-motivated, energetic, authentic, and a love for the work

Who We Are:

BBDO’s mantra is “The Work. The Work. The Work.” Every day, BBDO New Yorkers work job by job and client by client to create and deliver the most compelling commercial content.

For nine years in a row, BBDO has been the most creative agency network in the world in The Gunn Report and for seven years, BBDO has been ranked the most awarded agency network across all marketing communications in the Directory Big Won. In addition, BBDO is currently ranked the world’s most Effective Agency Network in the Global Effie Effectiveness Index for the second year in a row.

Quite simply, great work works great for our clients.

BBDO New York

SPECTRUM

SPECTRUM

SPECTRUM

Shapiro Auctions, a boutique auction house focusing on International and Russian fine and decorative art, seeks a self-motivated intern for minimum period of three months. The position offers a flexible schedule, but the successful candidate should be able to commit 8 hours a day, with a minimum of 2 days a (work) week . We are seeking a candidate that will primarily focus on assisting the photography department with editing via Photoshop and Lightroom, but who is flexible and willing to assist other departments as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

-study in one of the following (or closely related) areas: Photography or Graphic Design

-must be detail-oriented

-knowledge or interest in fine and decorative arts

-demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop and Lightroom

-ability to thrive in a fast-paced, tight-knit environment

-ability to multi-task and deal with shifting priorities

-fluency in Russian or Mandarin highly desirable, but not necessary.

-professional phone and email manner

-a sense of humor

Please note that the internship is unpaid , but it is possible to arrange for academic credit. Lunch and transportation (if needed) provided.

Please send your cover letter and resume or CV to: info [at] shapiroauctions [dot] com with “Internship Application” in the subject line. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

PLEASE NOTE: All staff at Shapiro Auctions are fully vaccinated and we request the same from our interns for the safety of our team and our customers.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Shapiro Auctions holds several auctions a year at its Westchester headquarters and specializes in Russian art, with European, American, and Asian works forming an integral part of each sale. Since its establishment in 2007, Shapiro Auctions has provided its clients with a rare combination of personal service and the ability to sell their art in the capital of the art world. The house advertises globally and is proud of having established numerous price records for a large number of artists. The artwork sold is not limited to time period either, as Shapiro Auctions regularly sells works by old masters as well as contemporary artists, and all periods in between. Visit us at www.shapiroauctions.com

Job Type: Internship

Shapiro Auctions