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SENIOR PRODUCER – EXPERIENTIAL

at Optimist, Inc / Los Angeles

Optimist is a creative experience agency that bridges the gap between brand culture and human emotion. In a world that’s ever changing, we find innovative ways to move people through unexpected and unforgettable moments. From concept to execution, we blend creative, strategy, design, digital, content, innovation and production to make big ideas a reality all over the world.

Summary

As Senior Producer, you will be responsible for supporting event production and client management in partnership with the production and account teams. You’re a problem solver that knows every detail of any given project and serves as the ‘go-to’ for both clients and the internal teams. You know what to expect, what to do next, and where you need to be at all times.

The Senior Producer role will report to the Head of Production. The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $135,000.

Role Priorities

Production & Management: Manage all logistics needs in a fast-paced event production environment, including live event management and show execution. Communicate with account teams to understand client needs and wishes. Manage vendor relationships, including venue, AV, printers, caterers, designers, etc. Mentor, guide, and develop junior team members in refining professional skills.

Project Execution: Work cross functionally with account, fabrication, creative, and others teams to drive activation plans for the execution of brand campaigns and large scale events. Manage and build relationships with key partners and vendors. Manage event production staff; delegate responsibilities to junior members of the team in clear and concise terms, including associate producers, production coordinators, production assistants and brand ambassadors.

Additional Responsibilities

• Track and manage budgets, labor, and contract negotiation
• Manage project-based teams of internal and/or freelance production staff
• Conduct site visits and onsite meetings with vendors, serve as main point of contact
• Assist in risk management, including security planning and crowd management
• Create and manage work back schedules and production schedules
• Close out projects as required with account teams
• Communicate status of all projects to senior staff on an ongoing basis
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of the production office
• Distribute radios, credentials, petty cash, and any other pertinent crew supplies
• Develop relationships with clients to further support the team on projects and solve unforeseen production challenges

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in production: sports, fashion, tours, or live broadcast; must include production experience in an agency setting
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Possess a high level of professionalism and sense of urgency
• Display organizational, proactive problem solving, and attention to detail skills
• Extensive knowledge of local area vendors
• Continually learn about cutting edge idea, products, and styles
• Ability to drive and manage multiple projects independently and with little supervision
• Proficient in Keynote, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and Box
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, and InDesign is a plus
• Familiarity in cutting edge technology and innovations, as well as all aspects, of live events including permitting, construction management, logistics, audio, video, lighting, fire and safety
• Willing to travel and act on behalf of the agency

Who We Are

Optimist is an award-winning global collective of creatives, strategists, artists and entrepreneurs who move people, brands and culture forward to create impact. Our independent agency believes in making the impossible possible; and we’re positive that optimism is the lifeblood of possibility. At our core, we celebrate diversity by allowing our distinct viewpoints to shape a shared vision. We’re looking for people to join our team who share our commitment to challenging convention and making an impact.

Optimist Inc.

Very Local Studios, Hearst Television’s national production outlet, is responsible for the production of great branded and episodic content across the country and has an opening for a Post Production Coordinator. As a Post Coordinator, you will act as the primary contact across all phases of post production and ensure our team successfully delivers within an approved schedule, and technical and budget parameters. This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor, and works in concert with the Supervisor, acting as the bridge between productions and internal teams to anticipate challenges, problem solve and communicate expectations and Studio needs.

People who excel on this team are positive, kind, self-motivated, flexible of thought and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and a drive to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Post Production Supervisor in vetting post production budgets and schedules to ensure each show has the resources and plan to deliver content of the highest quality.
• Coordinate the onboarding process of editors/freelancers to the ecosystem of Very Local tools including assisting editorial teams with best practices.
• Track projects in the pre-production phase in anticipation of those projects coming into post-production.
• Track and manage post schedules, keeping leadership apprised of status as well as anticipating and problem solving potential roadblocks.
• Requesting and obtaining assets such as graphics, music, and archival videos and photos.
• Maintaining the organization and allocation permissions of files on cloud-based systems.
• Coordinate and manage the viewing of cuts for all shows.
• Digital Asset coordination and delivery for internal and external teams.
• Identifying, sourcing, and booking freelance talent.
• Coordinate Post Production Workflow calls.
• Coordinate and attend key creative approval sessions such as final mix playbacks, color correction reviews and legal clearance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Post Supervisor or Post Coordinator in an unscripted series.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment supervising numerous projects in various states.
• General knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud systems including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and work with project management tools.
• A high attention to detail and an obsession with organization.
• The ability to prioritize and respond accordingly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Mac and PC environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Google Apps suite.
• Remote work on a broadcast or streaming series, video editing and knowledge of AirTable a plus.
• Able to work independently or with a team.
• A quick, willing, and curious learner.
• A good attitude! Our work family and positive culture is everything to the Very Local Studio team.

About Us

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.

Hearst Television

Very Local Studios, Hearst Television’s national production outlet, is responsible for the production of great branded and episodic content across the country and has an opening for a Post Production Coordinator. As a Post Coordinator, you will act as the primary contact across all phases of post production and ensure our team successfully delivers within an approved schedule, and technical and budget parameters. This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor, and works in concert with the Supervisor, acting as the bridge between productions and internal teams to anticipate challenges, problem solve and communicate expectations and Studio needs.

People who excel on this team are positive, kind, self-motivated, flexible of thought and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and a drive to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Post Production Supervisor in vetting post production budgets and schedules to ensure each show has the resources and plan to deliver content of the highest quality.
• Coordinate the onboarding process of editors/freelancers to the ecosystem of Very Local tools including assisting editorial teams with best practices.
• Track projects in the pre-production phase in anticipation of those projects coming into post-production.
• Track and manage post schedules, keeping leadership apprised of status as well as anticipating and problem solving potential roadblocks.
• Requesting and obtaining assets such as graphics, music, and archival videos and photos.
• Maintaining the organization and allocation permissions of files on cloud-based systems.
• Coordinate and manage the viewing of cuts for all shows.
• Digital Asset coordination and delivery for internal and external teams.
• Identifying, sourcing, and booking freelance talent.
• Coordinate Post Production Workflow calls.
• Coordinate and attend key creative approval sessions such as final mix playbacks, color correction reviews and legal clearance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Post Supervisor or Post Coordinator in an unscripted series.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment supervising numerous projects in various states.
• General knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud systems including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to adapt to new workflows and work with project management tools.
• A high attention to detail and an obsession with organization.
• The ability to prioritize and respond accordingly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Mac and PC environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Google Apps suite.
• Remote work on a broadcast or streaming series, video editing and knowledge of AirTable a plus.
• Able to work independently or with a team.
• A quick, willing, and curious learner.
• A good attitude! Our work family and positive culture is everything to the Very Local Studio team.

About Us

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.

Hearst Television

Indigo Slate Job Description: Video Production Assistant Editor Internship

Position Overview:

Hands-on experience in the field of video editing within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As an intern, you will support our video production team in various post-production tasks, collaborating closely with experienced editors and gaining valuable skills in video editing and production.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting with Video Editing:

– Collaborate with experienced editors to assist in editing raw footage, including organizing clips, performing basic edits, and syncing audio and visuals.

– Learn to use video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve ) to implement edits, transitions, and basic color correction.

– Gain knowledge of incorporating graphics, and animations into edited videos.

2. Asset Organization and Management:

– Learn to organize and manage video files, ensuring proper storage, backup, and efficient retrieval.

– Assist in logging, tagging, and cataloging footage to facilitate the post-production workflow.

3. Industry Awareness and Skill Development:

– Stay updated with industry trends, techniques, and new software/tools relevant to video editing and post-production.

– Actively participate in team discussions and training sessions to enhance editing skills and learn about innovative approaches to video content creation.

Qualifications:

– Currently pursuing a degree or career in Film, Media Production, or a related field (or recent graduate).

– Basic knowledge of video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Avid Media (previous experience is a plus).

– Familiarity with basic video editing techniques, including trimming clips, applying transitions, and color correction.

– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain an efficient workflow.

– Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

– A creative mindset and a passion for visual storytelling.

– Basic understanding of video codecs, file formats, and compression techniques (preferred).

– Familiarity with video production processes, terminology, and best practices (preferred).

– A portfolio or reel showcasing any previous video editing work (if available) is a plus.

Salary / Hourly Rate: $20 per hour

Indigo Slate

IDR is seeking an Network Communications Manager to join one of our top clients in the Downton, Nashville area for a 6 month contract to hire opportunity. This position will be mainly remote, but must be local to Nashville. If you are looking to join an stable company and work within the government industry, please apply today!

Position overview for the Network Communications Manager:

• Oversee operational aspects of the voice and network infrastructure to include break-fix, EOL projects, upgrades, and customer requests
• Develop and implement strategic plans for network communications division
• Provide leadership and direction to subordinate managers within the network communications department
• Lead the installation, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, voice, video, and other communication lines.
• Ensure the security and integrity of voice and data communication systems
• Maintains and updates all hardware, software, tools and peripherals associated with communications infrastructure
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new communication technologies
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for the network communications division, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.

Qualifications for the Network Communications Manager:

• 7+ years of education and experience in Communications infrastructure support.
• 3+ years experience in a senior management position.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing budgets, overseeing equipment lifecycle processes, and maintaining inventory
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Solid understanding of network protocols (e.g. IP, OSPF, BGP), voice over IP (VoIP), and network security best practices.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
• Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

• 20+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 10 years in a row

IDR, Inc.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/PRODUCER, HYBRID, MILWAUKEE WI

C2 client, a full service advertising/marketing agency, does business with a twist. They focus intently on bringing momentum to their clients to help move the clients’ top and bottom line. Their efforts are the result of immersing themselves in every facet of their clients’ products and model, serving as a business development partner – not just a typical marketing agency. They believe it is the combination of carefully crafted strategy and thoughtfully developed creative that leads to award-winning work with undeniable results.

Our client seeks a Senior Project Manager/Producer to cover a maternity leave. The right candidate has some agency experience and has a successful track record of leading creative across print, web, digital, social, event/experiential/trade show and video projects.

Start Date: potentially mid July

Duration: August to end of January with possible extension

Location: Three days per week on-site at Traction Factory’s fabulous Walker’s Point offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Compensation: $30-$50 per hour commensurate with experience

Overview:

Our client seeks a dynamic individual with hybrid skills in an integrated project manager/producer role.

This individual will partner with the account team on the planning and development of all creative work products.

• As the executor extraordinaire, the Senior PM/Producer will manage the details of the project from input to completion, shepherding through multiple departments, coordinating internal agency and outside resources, and maintaining timelines and budgets throughout the process.
• A successful candidate will be comfortable under pressure and has mastered the art of negotiation and juggling projects to ensure that constantly shifting priorities are met on a daily basis. Detail obsession is a must.
• A successful candidate will be comfortable working on a wide variety of project work including print management, sales promotion development, video production, digital and social campaigns, trade show and mobile execution and other integrated marketing initiatives.
• Responsibilities will include the ability to bring proactive solutions that assist the agency in meeting client needs and balancing resources to ensure a steady workflow. An in-depth understanding of the agency environment is helpful to ensure the ability to pull the right triggers and engage the right skillsets throughout the development of each project. The Senior PM is responsible for writing internal project briefs, developing achievable timelines, issuing vendor POs, and structuring production estimates.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Act as the primary internal contact for assigned day-to-day projects, partnering with the account team to understand client business and communication needs.
• Proactively gather the necessary information to plan and implement each client project with the ability to distill client/account team input into project briefs.
• Manage discussions with print vendors to plan projects, develop estimates, oversee proof reviews, and provide logistical details for delivery of projects to distribution centers.
• Provide timely issuance of all documentation: project and creative briefs, estimates, POs, timelines, status, and budget reports to necessary team members.
• Actively participate in the creative development process, reviewing all deliverables generated by the creative team to ensure project objectives are met. Work directly with a proofreader to ensure the accuracy of all client-facing materials.
• Apply advanced knowledge of digital workflows and project management software including Box Relay, Adobe Pro, Jira, and Smartsheets.
• Work with outside vendor partners to obtain estimates and manage timelines for photography, retouching, video animation and editing, digital and broadcast production.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

• 6+ years in a project manager or producer role servicing B2B and B2C clients. Agency experience preferred.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and developing dynamic timelines with many moving parts. Ability to work with multiple teams on simultaneous projects under challenging timelines.
• In-depth knowledge of digital and offset printing processes and pre-press proofing with the ability to work efficiently with outside vendors on estimates and planning.
• Demonstrated success with comprehensive project management of complex print, experiential, and digital assignments.
• Fully understand the agency workflow from project inception to completion with ability to collaborate with creative director-level team members to manage the creative process.
• Experience with managing multi-faceted production resources including photographers, talent agencies, editing studios, retouchers, and more.
• Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Box, Adobe Pro, Smartsheets, Jira

Nice to Haves:

• Experience managing multi-layered large-scale trade shows with multiple audiences and environmental/experiential needs.
• Experience managing complex data-driven sales promotions with multiple audiences and deliverables.
• Ability to interface with web designers and developers.
• Resource management experience with developed connections in the creative community.

All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. C2 does not sponsor work visas. C2 is unable to hire contractors from these states: CA, CO, NY, DC

C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions

The Director of Marketing conceptualizes and oversees marketing strategies and communication. Their main duties include directing marketing campaigns with a heavy focus on social media and email communication. They must create or oversee the creation of promotional and informative materials the company will send to the public. They’ll work with all forms of media, including press releases and digital campaigns, print materials, social media, audio and video and more. Strong copywriting skills are a must. Design skills are a bonus but, not required.

Rescue Intl/Missions.Me is a religious based non-profit org. Experience in church or the non-profit sector is a must.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Conceptualize and storyboard new campaigns that drive user engagement on digital platforms.

• Demonstrate professional ability to analyze and develop effective digital and integrated marketing strategies and campaigns.

• Write effective, engaging, action-inducing copy for print, video, social, email, digital ads, apps, and websites

• Write persuasive, succinct marketing copy for campaigns, events, etc.

• Partner with department directors and artists to develop strong concepts

• Work with Design & Media departments to steward/develop brands

• Collaborate with team to meet strategic goals and advocate for strong creative work

• Provide clear, thoughtful direction to photographers, designers, directors, editors, and freelancers

• Proofread copy to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation

• Coordinate best practices for email marketing and cross-platform content strategy.

• Explore new writing styles like blog editorial, B2B marketing, etc.

• Other related duties, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years marketing strategy experience, at a non-profit, marketing agency or similar creative environment.

• A portfolio that shows ability to write effective and persuasive headlines, support copy, and tag lines (candidates without a portfolio will not be considered)

• High-capacity writer able to produce quality copy under very tight deadlines.

• Proficient with Gmail, Google Docs and other Google programs

• Familiarity with Adobe CC

• Social media expertise a plus

• Experience designing graphics, editing video, etc. a plus

• Excellent organizational skills

• Able to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines

• Resourceful in solving problems

• Familiar with data management applications and CRM tools.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Advertising, Liberal Arts, Communications or Marketing or equivalent years of related experience is required.

• Ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of a team and independently to carry out responsibilities.

• Ability to be a self-starter and innovator; to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple competing priorities.

• Ability to support the mission of Missions.Me through work responsibilities and always reflect positively on the brand values through all work and interactions.

• Ability to demonstrate dependability through attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to quickly communicate about, coordinate, develop, and deploy digital communications and tasks at any time as needed, sometimes during non-standard hours, in the context of urgent situations.

• Ability to use good judgment.

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

• Ability to demonstrate creativity.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Missions.Me

The Senior Production Designer will serve the design team within the KCD Creative Group, managing and actively assisting with the ideation, design, and implementation of multiple concurrent projects overseen by the Director of Design and the VP of the Creative Group.

• Uphold and promote Agency brand ideals with clients, vendors, and freelancers within the industry, cultivating strong external communications and relationships with those clients, vendors, and freelancers.

• Serve as an Agency ambassador to grow the client base and expand Agency reach.

• Demonstrate extensive and high-level strategic ability to work with clients, provide solutions, interpret/create vision for

projects, and implement flawless execution.

• Research and maintain expertise in environmental design, architecture, technology, technical design, experiential

industry standards, creative vendors, talent, music, pop culture, etc.

• Maintain a keen understanding of a wide range of brands across fashion and lifestyle.

• Support the Director of Design & design team, offering up creative, design and management expertise, mentoring and

overseeing junior members of the design team.

• Lead & support on the conceptualization, presentation, and creative realization of partner & client briefs

• Attend key design & creative reviews for both internal and client projects and serve as decision-maker in internal

reviews in cooperation with other department directors.

• Navigate design projects from ideation through construction with minimal support from design management

• Thoroughly understand the design, production and build processes, as well as fabrication methods that allows for

collaborative workshops/conversations/negotiations with our vendors

• Provide art direction to other designers or outside vendors

• Passionately and articulately present design to clients to reflect an understanding of client goals/desires

• Communicate designs creatively when traditional modes of representation aren’t appropriate for the situation at hand

(i.e. sketches, collages, requesting a client workshop etc.)

• Execute event venue research, establish set design (from concept to drafting, visualization, development, and

management) and manage technical production drawings (drafting, rendering, development, and management)

• Manage & oversee the install of creative & design infrastructures and elements onsite, working openly and comfortably

with technical, fabrication, and set design partners and vendors to properly execute the project.

• Lead the environmental design aspects on assigned projects of various scales including creative conception

(moodboards), floorplans, renderings, environmental graphics, and construction/technical documentation according to

the project needs

• Provide support to Partners, Vice President, Director of Design, and Creative/Fashion Services staff members

• Support the Director of Design in creating and maintaining all design-related templates and resources

• Regularly collaborate with Producers and Designers in other KCD Offices, promoting seamless communication

• Continually update & maintain the Design & Creative vendor list, project case studies and any materials needed to

inspire or showcase KCD’s teams & work.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong knowledge of the fashion industry is a MUST, with a keen understanding of luxury aesthetics

• Insightful, comprehensive, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Proactive mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a discerning eye for detail

• Team player who can collaborate with coworkers and clients at all levels

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and the Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong experience in 3D modeling and renders creation and editing

• Working knowledge and/or proficiency in CAD/Vectorworks and/or other technical design softwares

• 7+ years relevant experience in design and events

• 3+ years of international work experience and knowledge of key regional vendors in Europe and Asia

• Desire to push oneself to continually learn, expand skill base and industry knowledge

ABOUT KCD: KCD is a global leader in brand experience with offices in New York, Paris, Los Angeles and London. For more

than 40 years, the agency has developed and applied its unparalleled fashion expertise while also servicing culture driven industries across popular, luxury and community pillars. KCD’s teams work with brands that span emerging to

established, amplifying new buzz and maintaining legacy power alike. With customized creative strategies,

comprehensive public relations campaigns and world-class event solutions, KCD’s precision-focused execution

makes an impact across today’s most relevant channels. Always at the frontier of innovation, KCD is dedicated to a

continuum of experience: Catalyzing it, creating it, and ensuring that it lasts.

Salary $90-$110K

This position requires onsite presence and is based in NYC.

KCD

Union Settlement is an East Harlem anchor institution, serving families, children, youth, older adults, and businesses for more than 127 years. As a proud member of the settlement house movement, our nonprofit organization is always innovating to meet our evolving community. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness, business support, and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to realize their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement offers more than thirty programs and services across nearly twenty East Harlem locations and serves more than 10,000 people and nearly 1,000 businesses every year. As a pillar of East Harlem, Union Settlement is a connector, convenor, and advocate for the neighborhood and our network of partnerships. We have a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative team of more than 350 who are committed to supporting our neighbors and growing the vitality and success of East Harlem. With new leadership, Union Settlement is growing! For more information about Union Settlement’s history, programs and mission, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org.

Position: Director, Communications and Outreach

Department: Development

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Hours: Full-time

Salary: $82,000 – $92,000

FLSA: Exempt

Location: On-site, with the potential for a hybrid schedule

The Director, Communications and Outreach leads and, in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer, is responsible for Union Settlement’s overall communications strategy and implementation. The Director is responsible for management of the Communications team, which includes a Manger of Special Events and Communication and a Manager of Volunteerism and Outreach. The Director collaborates to shape organizational decision-making and lead progress toward Union Settlement’s mission and goals. This is a unique opportunity for a kind, inclusive, and empathetic communications leader to build upon a foundation of strength and help lead Union Settlement to continue to share important stories, reach loyal and new audiences, and raise awareness in traditional ways and in social media.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic leader committed to empowering and equipping the Communications team to take a proactive role in shifting narratives of the East Harlem community and supporting the thought leadership of Union Settlement. They are collaborative, collegial, humble, and lead with a deep sense of humanity. They are creative and open to a variety of ideas, no matter how big or how small, and they inspire creative thinking among the team. The ideal candidate is also a strong manager who enjoys inspiring and empowering the team, staff, and colleagues. They bring lived and/or professional experience working with marginalized communities, deep and authentic alignment with the values of Union Settlement.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of Union Settlement’s external and internal communications work
Oversee the formulation and implementation of a communications/marketing plan for the agency – including press releases, brochures, website, branding, annual reports, and the generation of news articles – all designed to raise the profile of Union Settlement and help attract both donors and individuals in need of our services
Advise on strategic communications and media training for staff and departments with their own social media and email marketing
Set strategic communications goals, assessing team progress and performance, building productive inter-departmental relationships and assessing inter-departmental workflow
Measure and evaluate impact of media strategies
Along with the Chief Development Officer, determine organizational plans and priorities, make decisions, resolve problems, develop and/or approve policies, and help steward organizational change
Ensure communication of relevant activities, developments, changes, etc., to all staff via Union Settlement’s communications channels (biweekly reports, email, staff meetings)
Provide strong leadership and management to the communications team, and support the development team through volunteer engagement and outreach initiatives
Along with the development team, plan and support the Thanksgiving Turkey Drive and the Holiday Gift drive as well as other special events as needed
Foster and sustain collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing within and across departmental and functional lines
Work in collaboration with departments to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and develop more effective ways of working together
Prepare reports on status of Union Settlement’s communications work for Board and leadership as requested
Perform or other responsibilities or lead projects as assigned by the Chief Development Officer

Qualifications

Strong interest in and commitment, as well as actively model positive organizational culture, adherence to policies and protocols, respect for process, and Union Settlement’s mission, vision, and values
Demonstrated 6+ years of communications experience, including experience in a leadership role, and a demonstrated track record of results in media relations and social media
Experience working collaboratively with senior leadership
Experience working with social justice movements preferred
Record of success designing, implementing, and measuring narrative shift strategy
High level of competence in managing staff and teams
Commitment to open communication, teamwork and collaboration, accountability, and professionalism
Comfort working with a diverse population with myriad backgrounds and lived experiences
Experience with video recording and production preferred
Excellent leadership, planning and prioritization, communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to be productive in a fast-paced environment, effectively juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
Ability to anticipate problems and use judgment appropriately to plan solutions and manage obstacles as they arise
Proficiency in MS Office, Canva, and Teams and other software’s as needed

UNION SETTLEMENT IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Union Settlement

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Miniac is a production-led creative studio composed of a nimble group of strategists, creatives, directors, producers, and account directors. We’ve sat on all sides of the table – production, agency and brand. Our clients span from the world’s largest companies to scrappy start-ups, but our approach remains consistent: we leverage an agile approach to strategizing, concepting and executing for brands.

As Miniac expands its footprint, it’s crucial for us to continue building a knowledgeable, responsive team that can deliver best in class work for our clients. We’re looking for unorthodox thinkers and problem solvers who thrive on new challenges and pushing boundaries to create unexpected ideas and content. To maintain our momentum, Miniac is looking for an Associate Producer to join our tight-knit team to quarterback the Miniac approach to executing client projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are interested in candidates who have an ardent desire to build a long-term career in creative production. We value individuals who are passionate about the advertising industry, eager to learn and grow as a member of our team, and committed to making a meaningful impact at our company and in the field of advertising.

If you have a genuine enthusiasm for creative production and a drive to excel in this dynamic industry, we encourage you to highlight your career aspirations and dedication in your application materials. A passion for advertising (making cool stuff), creative problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work are essential.

As our Associate Producer, you will be responsible for managing internal and external stakeholders, project scopes, task timelines, production budgets, required staff/resources, client expectations, and the overall quality of client deliverables. You are a creative and strategic thinker who loves learning everything there is to know about a client’s brand, business, and customer.

Both a self starter and team player, you are equally game to lead your own projects from start to finish as you are to work under the supervision of Executive Producers to help streamline the production process.

You have foundational experience in production and project management and are easily able to switch gears from creating asset generation to detailed budget planning and scheduling. A confident and proactive communicator, you keep clients and teammates consistently informed and updated about their projects tailoring project status updates to meet the needs of a variety of seniority levels. An expert on all client projects, you raise issues and proposed solutions in a timely manner and consistently seek ways to drive further value for our clients.

Our ideal candidate has experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. They should have a general understanding of the production process from start to finish with 2-4 years of experience supporting production / creative teams, clients, and project management efforts across a range of productions: video, photo shoots, digital campaigns, branded assets, live events, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Executive Producer and other Senior Leadership by ensuring creative being produced remains aligned with client expectations, budget, and timelines.

• Research and support the creation of documents to communicate ideas to clients, including proposals, production plans, presentations and reports

• Coordinate with producers, strategists, creative directors, freelance creatives, and client stakeholders to oversee creation of deliverables, track dependencies, hit deadlines and objectives, and generally traffic all approvals of creative work.

• Anticipate and manage potential blockers across concept development, production, and delivery phases; flag to appropriate partners and proactively find solutions

• Foster and maintain collaborative, strong relationships with all internal and external team members; ensure both the client team and internal team feel heard and supported at all times

• Generate project status updates to empower clients to stay abreast of project progress asynchronously.

Support Executive Producer and other Senior Leadership members with day-to-day internal team management

• Assist in sourcing, evaluation, and management of freelancers, collaborators, and vendors on a project basis

• Forecast, manage and track all production budgets in order to stay within scope

• Oversee production and project crew including manager schedules, booking talent, models, stylist, freelancers, coordinating merchandise and inventory required

• Schedule internal and client meetings, collect recap notes, travel booking, file management, expense reporting, tracking documents, etc

• Prepare call sheets, run of show, artist agreements and contractor documents

• On-site event production support; weekend/evening availability as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience as a creative project manager or associate producer in an agency, production company or on an in-house marketing team of an established company

• Proven track record of working in physical production within the advertising industry, including experience with TV commercials, digital videos, photo shoots, and other forms of branded content.

• Familiarity with industry-standard production processes, equipment, and workflows.

• Ability to coordinate and manage production logistics, such as locations, permits, crews, equipment rentals, and casting directors / booking talent.

• Experience managing a production budget of $500k +

• Solid understanding and experience using budgeting software or tools to create, track, and manage project budgets.

• Ability to work closely with the finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate budgeting and cost control throughout the production process.

• Experience creating and managing a content calendar or schedules for a variety of creative projects

Previous experience working in a project or team management capacity at an advertising agency, marketing company, or in-house at a brand.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and freelancers around scope, schedule, and budget as well as roadmaps, objectives, and strategies.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict timelines and deliverables.

• Strong understanding of how to manage and control project scope; proactively find solutions to changes or issues regarding project schedules, budgets, resources, and scope.

Experience working remotely without in-person daily supervision.

• Proactive and comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and juggling more than one project at a time

• Highly collaborative and humble – willing to lend an extra hand for teammates and goes out of their way to learn from peers.

BENEFITS

• Fully remote office
• Unlimited PTO
• Company Wide PTO of Bank Holidays
• $5,000 annual stipend towards each employee’s individual medical insurance plan, paid quarterly

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

DEI STATEMENT

We believe that our teams should accurately represent society, which is why we assemble bespoke teams of individuals with disparate ideas and backgrounds for each project we take on. We believe diverse teams are best positioned to generate innovative and inclusive creative that will resonate with the manifold markets our clients work with us to target. Miniac is committed to actively prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as core tenants of our hiring process and maintaining a workplace environment inclusive and equitable.

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