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dentsu international

November 21, 2021

$$$

Executive Producer, Integrated Production

Chicago IL

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Company Description

DentsuMB is a global creative agency delivering idea-led brand transformation at scale. We deliver creative expertise and innovative global solutions for clients. Applying big platform thinking, we bring ideas to life and deliver world-class creative solutions to meet consumer touch points and work across geographies, cultures and channels.  

Dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Formed in January of 2021, we are one of the most globally awarded teams across the Dentsu network. Composed of dentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies, we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.  

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. 

Job Description

The Executive Producer elevates and ensures creative excellence through production on their assigned accounts.

The Executive Integrated Producer must be expert at navigating agency systems, predicting potential roadblocks, working to remove them, and negotiating with key players across the agency to foster the teamwork necessary to produce complex, integrated, multi-disciplinary executions. Along the way, they harness support within production, tech, business affairs, legal, project management and other disciplines to fill in knowledge gaps and manage risk. The EP advises creatives, account teams and clients on choices that shape pipelines that protect the creative ideas and executes them even stronger. They ensure client needs/goals are met and integrity in the final deliverables are kept. An important part of the role is to be a mentor to the junior producers and creatives, to guide their growth and help them execute with the highest level of craft.

Responsibilities

Production

Lead ( >1-5mil) high stakes Productions independently (or with the support of a less senior producer)
High stakes Content Productions with A-list Directors/Partners and Celebrity talent and multiple workstreams and media.
High stakes Digital Productions with A-list Partners and complex digital architecture/build, and possibly multiple workstream and media.
Ensure that all key stakeholders are kept informed and (if needed) educated on the production process. Lead advocacy for improved communication and work processes across disciplines.
Lead the discovery/vetting process on large engagements to accurately scope projects while defining project requirements and success metrics; this includes evolving creative concepts into clear sets of deliverables, determining whether ideas are feasible within the project parameters (time and money), and providing creative solutions to challenges.
Ability to understand SOW’s with clear scope, risk, assumptions and deliverables and review those drafted by project management.
Demonstrated experience bidding and managing large productions (>1mil) including development of production specs and effective risk management, overseeing large multi-discipline teams and ensuring overall quality of work.
Build strong relationships with Business Affairs as a partner in discovery and through the production process. Have full understanding of AICP and AICE bid format.
Possess comprehensive knowledge of SAG-AFTRA guidelines for shooting and recording of talent, including usage and payment considerations.
Lead post project summary meetings and suggest ways to instill learnings within the department and across disciplines.
Responsible for account financial health and to find solutions that has both client and agency interests in mind.

Creative Delivery and Network

Elevate the creative; Find versatile solutions to keep good ideas alive and help tell stories in an innovative way whether it’s through technology, video, social, experiential or all things combined. Lead the evolution of creative concepts into even stronger executions. Make Art.
Have your ear to the ground, have your eye on who’s popping, know the industry giants. Help maintain dentsu creative’s cultural capital and credibility by working with both the up and comers and the most wanted established partners.
Continually cultivate strong relationships with outside partners and have a wide network but close connections for the range of work we produce.

Management

Oversee multidisciplinary producers, and their work input. Assign/brief each project to the appropriate producer and oversee their process and deliverables; Vendor casting, bid analysis, SOW/estimate writing, project organization, meeting purpose and protocol, risk assessment, time management, scoping and actualizing.
Mentor junior producers to a versatile production approach by developing their own creative problem solving skills with the goal to always have the highest quality of execution.
Share inspirational work, innovative technological solutions and best practices within the industry.
Advise Head of Production and partner with him/her to monitor and develop your teams performance and career path. Assist to maintain positive department energy.
Enforce the usage of the production toolkit: including templates, hot sheets, status documents and wrap report.

Skills & Characteristics

Passion for the craft of production and creativity.
Genuine interest in art, culture and lifestyle; moving art, technology arts, still art, sculpture, music, fashion, dance etc.
Emotional intelligence – Have a good sense of diplomacy, awareness of group dynamics and the ability to moderate one’s own communication and behavior style to mirror the group/project need.
Effective communication and presentation skills – The ability to develop presentations and speak to large audiences including senior level clients.
Be able to lead clients with confidence through complex and high risk productions.

Qualifications

10+ years experience scoping and managing large productions (500 < 1mil+) as an integrated producer with one expertise ie. Content (Broadcast, social and still), Digital (ar/vr, platform builds/apps, voice app) or Experiential (art installations, stunts, events, pop-ups), and two sub expertise.
If a Digital expert, you should have the sub expertise of mid-level Content and Experiential projects.
If a Content expert, you should have the sub expertise of mid-level Digital and Experiential projects.

Perks

Additional Information

Great compensation package
Comprehensive healthcare plans
401(k) with employer match
Flexible time-off
16 weeks paid parental leave

Additional Information

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.
dentsu international

Agency EA

November 21, 2021

$$$

Associate Producer

Chicago IL

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Agency Overview

EA Collective is a portfolio of complementary but unique agency divisions that support brands throughout their development, including storytelling, content and experiences. At its core, EA Collective and the divisions within, believe in pushing creative boundaries, delivering the highest quality work, and serving as true partners for its clients at any stage of their brand journey.

The portfolio, which has plans to continue expanding into various other disciplines in response to specific client needs, currently includes:

Agency EA, an MBE-certified, award-winning brand experience agency, known for its strategic vision, inspired creative and seamless executions. Agency EA unites brands and audiences through user events, worldwide event programs, summits, conferences, and product launches.

Storyhorse, run by industry veterans, is a branding house with the strategic know-how and creative muscle to build brands that not only make an impact, they last. Its services include research and strategy, messaging and visual identities, style guides, and rollout tactics.

Studio Sage, a full-service, state-of-the-art broadcast and green screen studio for the age when content is queen. Specialties include webcasts and webinars, virtual events and conference broadcasts, and corporate and brand videos.

EA Collective is looking for dreamers and doers who have the passion to champion big ideas and the talent to bring them to life. Being an MBE-certified agency and a place of acceptance and open dialogue, we strive to foster a culture where differences are not just valued, but celebrated. Come do your best and be your best in a casual yet vibrant workplace where we prioritize professional and personal growth, commit to causes we believe in, and ensure a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is based in Chicago and will include both remote and in-office work.

Summary

The Associate Producer will execute and facilitate client strategies, projects and logistics while

managing vendor relationships and budgets with integrity. The Associate Producer will serve as

an ambassador of the EA Collective brand and core values. The Associate Producer will take the

execution lead on assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

Partner with Client Services, Creative Service, Administrative and Marketing Directors to set goals and ensure that event strategies and processes are aligned.
Build trusted, “Go-to” partnerships with vendors, event staff and internal departments.
Manage all live, hybrid and virtual event logistics conception to completion.
Manage budgets with integrity and transparency at all times.
Be able to think fast on your feet to resolve issues that arise in an ever changing fast paced environment.
Maintain and expand supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing and
services.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, especially in situations involving leadership, decision-making and team building.
Inventive, dynamic, confident problem-solving skills.
Coordinate communication with speakers/talent for scheduling technical checks and/or pre-recorded content.
Support the creation of both internal and client facing project decks, as required.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

3+ years in the field experience in Event industry.
Experience/knowledge in backend management of various meeting platforms including but not limited to Zoom host, Google Hangouts, Teams, Webex, etc.
Experience managing various video streaming platforms and players, including but not limited to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
Experience a plus in various virtual event platforms including but not limited to Hopin, ON24, Swoogo, Swapcard, Kaltura, etc.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of virtual event platforms a plus.
Experience interfacing with clients and vendors.
Proficient using latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and mail merges.
Client-centric mentality.
Superior attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
Organizational and project manage.
Eager to learn in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Strong work ethic and desire to succeed.

Agency EA

MKTG

November 21, 2021

$$$

Associate Producer, Experiential Production

CA San Bernardino

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Company Description

MKTG, part of dentsu, is a global creative agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/B2B engagement, and more. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining, and executing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work, and live their lives.

Job Description

The Associate Producer supports the Producer / Sr. Producer on key client projects and will assist with small to large scale programs from production brief to execution. This position will focus primarily on vendor sourcing and management, field team management, organization of event tracking sheets and documents, administration needs (payments, tracking, scheduling, etc.), and inventory needs of key assets. They are responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the program are completed on time and in budget.

Accountable for the quality of all deliverables and performance throughout the duration of the event engagement
Collaborates with the Producer / Senior Producer to create the project plan and budget working back from key client deliverable dates
Supports the overall project plan, ensuring that all deliverable timelines are met
Is responsible for supporting the development, production, and co-delivery of the goals and requirements
Is responsible for managing project communications, ensuring that any issues, changes, or required performances that impact the project are documented and addressed with the Producer / Senior Producer
Provides a point of contact for clarification/decision concerning development items/issues that might impact the scope of the work effort
Must be able to work closely with company vendors including insurance carriers
Supports the procurement of permits, civic documents and all other permits/paperwork for events
On-Site responsibilities for Load In and Load outs include: resource partner coordination, oversight of physical assets and their condition, talent and staffing oversight, production material acquisition, logistics coordination, venue coordination, timeline adhering, consumer satisfaction, event safety, etc.

Qualifications

3+ years experience managing experiential and event production projects
Demonstrated knowledge of event production
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent customer focus, interpersonal and written communication skills required
Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions
Must possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, (this is not a 9 to 5 job), and hopefully have a sense of humor
Ability to travel as required per project and events
Daily use of Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Google Drive
Previous agency experience preferred

Additional Information

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

DEG, a Merkle Company

November 21, 2021

$$$

Associate Producer

Missouri MO

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Company Description

Digital is in our DNA. Since our founding in 1999, DEG has become one of the fastest-growing agencies in the country. A member of Dentsu, we are a global, full-service digital experience agency crafting solutions that help national and global brands meet their business objectives. While other shops are now working to grow their digital presences, we were born here.

Our associates are always evolving and finding new ways to collaborate together to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. After all, at DEG the best idea wins—no matter where it comes from.

Here, you can grow and pursue your passions, prioritize your family, contribute to your community, and actively travel. Our “work hard, play hard” mentality provides everyone with a fun, casual work environment that embraces new and better ways of doing things, and new and better things to do for our clients. The result is consistently being named one of the best places to work.

The question you must now ask is: Are you ready to evolve?

Job Description

At DEG, a Merkle Company, we embrace new ways of connecting with consumers—harnessing creativity, strategy, and technology to craft data-driven, creatively led, and customer-centric experiences that resonate at the point of greatest impact.

We are looking for an Associate Producer to work with other producers, editors, motion graphics editors, and other creatives to create compelling pieces of video content. There will also be ample collaboration with other teams including client services and project management.

The role’s number one objective is to organize shoots that produce amazing video content for our clients on behalf of their end customers.

Responsibilities

Assist with resourcing internal associates, creating tickets, and working with Project Managers for hours
Assist with Production Calendar for Content Studio
Work directly with Content team to ensure milestones and deadlines are being met/communicated
Assist with coordination of all elements of pre-production including budgeting, scheduling, location selection, talent selection, and all paperwork including contracts and permits
Communicate with the appropriate people the status of the production, why certain decisions were made
Meet and interact with internal stakeholders as well as the client

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred, but is not a requirement
Work experience in related field
Strong organizational skills a must
Ability to juggle multiple projects
Ability to build production budgets, timelines and workflow for all
Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities
Positive attitude and ability to roll with changes

Benefits

Additional Information

Multiple health plan options, including supplemental insurance and pre-tax FSAs
Life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability plans with company-paid premium
Ample paid time off, holidays, and flex time
Fully paid leave for new parents, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave with financial assistance
Additional paid-leave options, like military leave for active duty service members deployed to full-time service and disaster leave for those who experience a natural disaster affecting themselves or their immediate family
401(k) retirement savings plan with auto-enrollment and a company-sponsored matching program
Bonus plans based on company and individual performance
Culture Club social events throughout the year
Free refreshments, including soda, juice, sparkling water, and Roasterie hot and nitro cold brew coffee in our company coffeehouse, as well as free on-tap and bottle beer for our weekly Beer:30

DEG, a Merkle Company is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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DEG, a Merkle Company

Drive Social Media

November 21, 2021

$$$

Director of Videography / Photography

MO St Louis

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At Drive Social Media, we use real information about our clients’ businesses, and their customers, to create custom paid social media campaigns that are optimized for sales. We analyze clients’ data to learn who the customer is, why they are making their purchase, why they come back for more, and how the business should market to them with a goal of maximizing return on investment. ROI or DIE, all the way.

The Director of Videography/Photography (DVP), shoots compelling and engaging film, multimedia, and still content to support Drive Social Media’s digital marketing efforts. Simultaneously creating the visual dynamics of mood, tone, and style; in films and photo projects. Together with the videography/photography team members, the DVP coordinates the technical aspects of the film and photo process, such as lighting, visual effects, camera angles, and shots; to achieve the desired look for a particular project. Equally comfortable and productive, whether working autonomously or collaboratively in a daily role. Job duties also include location scouting, maintaining equipment, maintaining department’s budget, supervising direct reports, project management, and recruiting talent. Need to have a great eye for detail, strong leadership, ability to pivot, and excellent cross functional communication/collaboration skills.

Please be advised – this position is in office, and does not allow for remote work*

Locations:

St. Louis, MO (headquarters)

Nashville, TN

Miami, FL

Responsibilities

Oversees the creative direction, vision, planning, and execution of all videography and photography across all four the Drive Social Media offices (and growing!); in partnership with internal creative stakeholders and executive leadership – executing high level deliverables to the agency’s client partners.
Responsible for collaborating on the department’s creative vision for each project including collaborating on shotlists/storyboards, providing creative input on shoots, post & music, working with directors, and other department leads, to execute video/photo vision
Collaborates with business stakeholders: Director of Copy, Director of Graphics, Directors of Strategy, and Executive leadership; ensuring accurate representation of agency’s creative media in 400+ client presentations and strategy discussions
Creates clear, differentiated, high-standards and scalable vision for video/photo creative within the organization
Must be able to effectively articulate vision, present, and explain creative decisions/rationale to key internal stakeholders and external partners
Directs the daily creative video/photo workflow to support agency creative goals and strategic workflows
Oversees multiple projects through all stages of development, asset and content creation, from concept through to production, post, and final delivery
Superior organizational skills, especially with large volumes of digital visual content including video and photo assets.
Ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and offer solutions to get the job done when things don’t go as planned.
Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders at all levels of an organization with sometimes competing interests and using feedback to create a superior product.
Comfortable working against short deadlines and in live settings
Instills a passion for collaboration and teamwork throughout the department
Collaborates on, and guides, the day to day work of all direct reports, giving them critical feedback and leading the generation of stellar ideas
Manages and mentors agency’s video/photography teams, creating effective and well branded, cross-channel digital first creative
Attracts and develop top creative talent as this role will have direct management responsibilities
Coaches team members on presentation skills, interfacing with Sr. Leaders and client executive stakeholders
Stays abreast of content and technology trends in the entertainment, video production, photography, motion graphic communities, and suggests new ways to implement these into the agencies process
Cross functional team player – pitching in and delivering work wherever needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field required
7+ years of exceptional skill and collaboration with photography, videography and design teams in concepting compelling campaigns with a digital first mindset, for social media marketing campaigns
Possess an outstanding portfolio with multiple industry touchpoints, with a variety of deliverables represented
Expert knowledge in photo and video principles; strong visual design sense, knowledge of typography & layout skills, keen eye for detail and brand identity awareness
Experience working with marketing teams and demonstrated flexibility in management of creative execution needs, and ability to positively respond to critique/feedback
Strong conceptual, communication, and critical thinking skills
Fluency in current marketing practices and Adobe CC Suite; primarily Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, and Premier Pro (bonus for Media Encoder)
Self-disciplined and motivated in a fast-paced environment that requires creativity, strong attention to detail, resourcefulness and organization
Self-starter, positive attitude, sense of humor, and can work independently and values collaboration and feedback
A true creative leader that sets an encouraging tone for the team, a collaborative spirit and a willingness to roll up sleeves when necessary to ensure that work gets done
Interest and enthusiasm for small and medium size businesses, and making a positive impact for their digital presence.

Benefits

Salary, plus quarterly bonuses based upon customer retention
Eligible for full health, dental, vision benefits within the first 90 days of employment
Drive pays 100% of premiums for STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
401k with up to a four percent match after your first full year at Drive
Agile and fast paced environment
Parking not included – but we’ve done the research and can help you locate a spot!

Drive Social Media

Ramp

November 21, 2021

$$$

Senior Creative Producer

CA San Francisco

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Ramp is building the world’s first finance automation platform designed to save businesses time and money. Ramp offers 5-in-1 software that consolidates corporate cards, expense management, bill payments, accounting, and reporting into one simple and free solution. More than 2,000 businesses are using Ramp for over $1 billion in annualized transaction volume. Customers include some of the fastest growing startups and unicorns like Ro, DoNotPay, ClickUp, and Applied Intuition, as well as established businesses across the US such as Bristol Hospice, Walther Farms, Douglas Elliman, and Planned Parenthood.

Founded in 2019 Ramp is NYC’s fastest growing startup, having achieved a unicorn valuation of $3.9 billion in just over 2 years. Ramp has raised $620 million in funding from investors including Founders Fund, Stripe, Goldman Sachs, Coatue Management, D1 Capital Partners, Redpoint Ventures and Thrive Capital, as well as over 100 angel investors who were founders or executives of leading companies. Ramp is part of the Forbes Fintech 50 and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators program.

About The Role

Join our growing Brand Studio as a 1st Senior Producer, partnering directly with our Head of Design Operations! You’ll own driving and managing cross-functional creative projects, establishing workflows and creative production processes. You are a critical thinker, a proactive problem solver, a strong communicator, and a perfectionist. The ideal candidate is constantly finding ways to improve the creative output of the team by taking a fluid and iterative approach to production management processes.

What You’ll Do

Own the lifecycle of creative initiatives, cross-channel project management processes, from brief to kickoff, through final delivery, and implementation
Liaise with the marketing team to ensure initiatives are properly briefed with resourcing plans
Guide projects from beginning to end, ensuring that agreed upon deliverables are executed to spec and on delivered on time
Guide and direct projects—successfully intaking, planning, managing, facilitating, and routing creative work
Participate in and facilitate priorities meetings, stand-ups, design reviews, and retros in order to keep all projects on time and high quality
Organize and document creative approvals and decisions from meetings and ensure follow-through
Maintain a deep understanding of every designer’s and writer’s strengths, and work with teams to delegate project work accordingly
Demonstrate an understanding of our product and brand, and be an ambassador for operations at Ramp
Proactively identify and elevate potential issues and delays to stakeholders and provide thoughtful solutions
Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors, agencies, and partners to define timelines, specifications, budgets, contracts, and approvals
You have proven experience and success with live action shoots, animation, photography shoots, digital projects, events, talent and contract negotiation and licensing.
Track and facilitate team goal-setting and achievements
You navigate ambiguity with confidence, comfortable juggling several projects, and working independently.

What You Need

Minimum 5 years of creative operations experience within tech/startup environments
Minimum 5 years of experience partnering with in-house creative and/or brand teams
Strong organizational and proactive problem solving skills
Strong understanding of how creative teams work
Ability to work on multiple projects, fast timelines and partner effectively with different personalities
Highly meticulous and detail oriented

Nice to Haves

Experience with Asana or other project management tools
Understanding of Figma
Experience at a high-growth startup

Ramp Benefits (for U.S. Based Employees)

100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you

Partially covered for your dependents

401k (including employer match)
Parental Leave
Unlimited PTO
WFH stipend to support your home office needs
Monthly wellness stipend
Annual education reimbursement
Relocation support

Ramp

VMG Studios

November 21, 2021

$$$

Video / Post Production Producer

Bellevue United States

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QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years professional production experience with developing content across disciplines (design, animation, video, digital media, etc.) with a heavy emphasis on Post-Production Video & Digital Content
Social media content production experience
Ability to juggle and complete competing projects and deadlines.
Your schedule is flexible, and you are willing to put in extra hours when necessary to ensure deadlines are hit.
Are a rock star at managing and prioritizing long-term accounts.
Quick turn project management is a strong attribute
Workflow experience from the camera to delivery.
Vast understanding of all technical details pertaining to syncing audio, frame rates, etc.
Knowledge and work experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps – Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop.

ROLE

Manage project workflow from kick-off to final delivery meeting deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborate with our clients to understand their needs and then guide our creative team to produce work that aligns with our client’s goals
Keep track of hours and expenses for projects you produce and be ready to report on status to client or management at any time.
Engage and negotiate with talent, crew, vendors, and freelancers as needed.
Issue and collect any legal forms (releases, insurance certs, etc.), depending on each project’s needs.
Manage expectations and communications with all internal and external teams.

VMG Studios

Zinc Network

November 21, 2021

$$$

Assistant Producer – Freelance, Immediate Start

England London

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As a freelance assistant producer at ZINC Network, you are responsible for facilitating the production of short-form video content and influencer content for an exciting new campaign.

Based in London and reporting to the Producer, you will be responsible for suggesting and researching stories; setting up shoots in different countries; organising logistics; assisting on location as required; and overseeing edits. You may also be asked to write scripts and keep production trackers and schedules updated. You will also be responsible for helping find and onboard influencers, presenters, and other talent to take part in the campaign.

With a passion for YouTube and social media and several years’ experience of video and TV production at a professional level, you will be resourceful, curious, and brimming with ideas.

You will also be passionate about politics and social issues, and able to communicate them in a simple and effective way. Your first-class research and production skills will ensure that content for the campaign is creative, editorially robust and fits the brief. This is a fast-paced campaign with an intense production schedule, so you’ll need to be organised, efficient and with a can-do attitude to meeting deadlines.

You are expected to:

Generate creative short-form video ideas
Research stories, contributors, and archive
Write scripts as required
Coordinate with local production team, contributors, influencers, and partners
Organise logistics of shoots
Maintain schedules and trackers
Prepare PowerPoints
Oversee edits as required
Assist on shoots as required
Help identify and onboard relevant influencers for the project
Work with the influencers to shape their ideas and edits
Build and maintain an excellent relationship with our influencers, including troubleshooting where problems arise
Identify relevant news stories and video trends

Requirements

Understanding of YouTube and other social media platforms, video production, and current affairs
Excellent research skills
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent scripting and edit production skills
Ability to quickly build warm and authentic relationships
Positive and flexible ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to solve problems
Attention to detail
It would be great if you also had:
Experience in journalism
Experience in YouTube or Facebook video production

Zinc Network