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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

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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

TBWAMedia Arts Lab (or MAL as you’ll hear us called) is the bespoke global advertising agency dedicated solely to Apple. Our mission is to create smart, simple and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world’s best brand.

We believe that what MAL creates belongs to everyone; and everyone belongs at MAL. We think creativity lives in open, safe and brave spaces, where diverse perspectives can come together, free of prejudice and discrimination. We strive to be a partnership of equals. Everyone has a role to play here, and we invite you to bring your fully authentic and crazy selves to this space. Together, we’ll do the best work we’ve ever done.

We’re headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with 5 further international hubs and over 700 people making great work for Apple in 26 markets around the globe. We’d love to meet you!

The Junior Digital Producer will operate at the center of all interactive projects alongside their production lead. This person will help ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently while maintaining brand integrity and adherence to global strategy. This role serves as a bridge between creative development, media and production of deliverables.

This person will work to forge strong relationships with account management, media agencies, and vendors. The foremost responsibility of this role is to ensure that your projects are delivered on time, on budget and with the highest degree of quality and excellence possible.

The Junior Producer is highly organized, proactive and friendly. A flexible, can-do attitude and a general curiosity in the digital advertising space is a must.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist lead producers in communication of relevant project information to the team, including status reports,

meeting agendas and meeting notes

  • Development of production timelines, creating estimates, overseeing finances and budgets, managing vendors,

setting up meetings for review/approval of work, and internal resource management

  • Work with more senior producers to help oversee teams and solve production issues as they arise
  • Coordination, tracking and delivery of creative assets for production teams
  • Organize and maintain all project artifacts for each production
  • Responsible for quality control of all final deliverables
  • Generate POs, monitor invoices and collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure payment of vendors
  • Conduct technical and creative exploratory research, as needed
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and time management skills

Who will thrive in this role:

  • At least 2+ years experience in interactive marketing or advertising
  • Must be able to create and manage timelines in order to successfully deliver productions on-time and on-budget
  • Strong organizational mindset and problem-solving skills; ability to escalate issues and continually find solutions

despite obstacles

  • Must be familiar with IAB Standards, rich media standards, online advertising protocols and strategies, web and

app development, and popular social platforms (IG, TikTok, SnapChat)

  • Strives to get the job done cooperatively, respectfully, and with a fun attitude
  • Passion to create smart, innovative, thoughtful work
  • Participates in and contributes to agency culture

TBWAMedia Arts Lab

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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.

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. MKTG is an agency of dentsu.

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.

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.
MKTG

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

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

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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

— PROFIT SHARING / COMMISSION BASED CONTRACT —

The project:

We are producing an indie film starring TikTok influencers with audience sizes over 1m using their audiences to guarantee ticket sales. We have received 2 financial offers in excess of $1m to fund the film. We’re best off co-producing the feature with a major French studio- and to do so, we need to show them a 12 minute treatment. We’re launching a viral marketing campaign for crowdfunding, in order to shoot the treatment. Pitch deck available upon request.

What we’re looking for:

A motivated candidate with strong leadership, organizational, and intrapersonal skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable supervising team leaders, can pitch their own viral marketing projects to generate crowdfunding, and is an autonomous, out-of-the-box thinker. We’re looking for someone with the ambition to make themselves thousands of dollars every weekend for high-level, creative work.

Do you have interesting ways to reach our target audience? Do you have ideas for using interns to generate buzz on social media? Can you manage a field marketing campaign? Pitch us good ways to presell tickets (and other stuff), and we’ll pay you a commission to execute them.

Core responsibilities:

+ Supervise sales leaders, who will lead groups of interns in viral marketing campaigns on the ground

+ Ensure a steady inflow of motivated interns (who are paid on commission)

+ Design and execute new viral marketing campaigns

+ Ensure talented interns are rapidly promoted

+ Continually interview for new, talented sales leaders

+ Develop our crowdfunding strategy

+ Crowdfund creatively with a massive labor pool

+ Ensure consumer fulfillment

To Apply:

Cover letter recommended, written as a pitch letter. How do you plan to capitalize our program?

From Our Mind to Yours, LLC

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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.

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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

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Our Entertainment Careers page features a variety of roles including, but not limited to:

Production Assistants: The backbone of any set, perfect for those who are organized and eager to learn the nuts and bolts of film and TV production.

Casting Directors: Ideal for individuals with a keen eye for talent and excellent communication skills.

Technical Crew: Including sound engineers, lighting technicians, and camera operators, for those with specialized technical skills in broadcasting and film production.

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What is an entertainment career?

An entertainment career encompasses a broad spectrum of roles and activities within the creative industries, including film, television, music, theater, and digital media. These careers involve the creation, production, and distribution of content designed to entertain, inform, and engage audiences. Here’s a closer look at the various aspects of an entertainment career, what it involves, and the opportunities it presents.

Key Sectors in Entertainment

1. Film and Television: This sector includes jobs ranging from acting, directing, and screenwriting to more technical roles like cinematography, sound engineering, and editing. Professionals in this field work on movies, TV shows, commercials, and documentaries.

2. Music: Careers in music are diverse and can range from performing as a singer or instrumentalist to roles behind the scenes such as music production, songwriting, and managing artists.

3. Theater: Theater professionals may work as actors, directors, set designers, or playwrights. This field emphasizes live performances and often requires a strong background in performing arts.

4. Digital Media: With the rise of internet content consumption, digital media careers have become highly popular. This includes digital content creation, animation, video game design, and roles in emerging platforms like streaming services.

5. Event Management and Promotion: This involves organizing concerts, premieres, sports events, and other entertainment functions. Careers here include event planners, promoters, and logistical support roles.

Educational Paths

Most roles in entertainment require a combination of formal education and hands-on experience. Degrees in film, theater, music, digital arts, or media studies are common among professionals in this field. However, many skills in the entertainment industry are honed through apprenticeships, internships, and on-the-job training.

Skills Required

A successful career in entertainment often demands creativity, perseverance, and a strong work ethic. Technical skills specific to an industry segment—like editing software proficiency for filmmakers or digital audio workstations knowledge for music producers—are also crucial. Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and networking, are essential, given the collaborative nature of the industry.

Career Opportunities and Challenges

Entertainment careers can be incredibly rewarding, offering the chance to work on creative projects and sometimes gaining public recognition. However, these careers can also be highly competitive and unpredictable. Job stability can be an issue, as work is often project-based and may involve periods of unemployment between gigs. Moreover, the rise of digital technologies continues to reshape career paths in entertainment, creating new opportunities but also challenges for traditional roles.

Conclusion

An entertainment career can be dynamic and exciting, suited for those passionate about creating content that moves and entertains audiences. Whether you’re drawn to the spotlight or interested in the technical and strategic sides of the industry, there’s a wide range of opportunities to explore. As with any field, success in entertainment requires dedication, adaptability, and continual learning.

For anyone considering this path, understanding the scope of the industry, the necessary skills, and the typical career trajectories can provide a solid foundation for making informed decisions about entering and navigating this competitive field.

What is the highest paying job in the entertainment industry?

The entertainment industry offers a variety of high-paying careers, with salaries varying widely depending on the role, experience, and success of the projects involved. Some of the highest-paying positions in this sector include:

1. Film Director
Directors helm the creative aspects of film production, guiding everything from the interpretation of the script to the execution of the final product. Top directors command high salaries, especially when they take a percentage of a film’s earnings, which can lead to multimillion-dollar incomes for successful box office hits.

2. Producer
Producers play a crucial role in all aspects of film, television, and theater production. They manage the production’s financials, coordinate between the cast and crew, and ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget. Successful producers, especially those who work on blockbuster films or hit TV shows, can earn substantial sums, particularly if they also receive a share of the profits.

3. Showrunner
In television, a showrunner is a person who has overall creative authority and management responsibility for a TV series. They are often the creator, head writer, and executive producer. This role combines the creative skills of writing and the leadership required to run a show, often earning high compensation, especially on popular series.

4. Lead Actor/Actress
Leading actors and actresses in high-profile film and television projects can demand significant salaries. Their pay includes a base salary plus bonuses based on the film’s financial success, leading to substantial earnings for blockbuster films.

5. Music Producer
Music producers create and record music for albums, films, and television. They work with artists to refine their sound and sometimes contribute to the writing and arranging of the music. Successful music producers can earn a lot, especially if they produce hits for well-known artists or score successful films or TV shows.

6. Cinematographer
A cinematographer, or director of photography, is responsible for the visual elements of a film, television show, or commercial. They work closely with the director to create the visual atmosphere of the production. Top cinematographers are in high demand and command high salaries, especially in major film productions.

7. Entertainment Lawyer
Entertainment lawyers handle the legal affairs and negotiations related to the entertainment world. They work on contracts, rights, and licensing deals and are crucial in protecting an artist or company’s interests. Senior lawyers in high-demand can receive high compensations, particularly in major entertainment hubs like Los Angeles and New York.

Conclusion
These roles represent just a few of the high-paying careers in the entertainment industry. The actual highest-paying job can vary year by year based on market trends, the success of particular projects, and individual negotiations. The common thread among all these high-paying jobs is a combination of skill, experience, and often, the success of the projects with which these professionals are involved.

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Breaking into the entertainment industry can be as exciting as it is challenging. Whether you’re aiming for a career in film, television, music, or theater, success often requires a blend of talent, perseverance, and strategic networking. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get started:

1. Education and Training
– Formal Education: Depending on your area of interest, consider pursuing formal education. Film schools, music conservatories, and theater programs can provide valuable training and credentials.
– Workshops and Classes: Participate in workshops and classes to hone specific skills like acting, dance, cinematography, or sound design. These are also great opportunities to meet like-minded individuals and instructors who can be crucial contacts.

2. Gain Experience
– Start Small: Begin with local or smaller projects. Whether it’s acting in community theater, working on independent films, or helping in local television stations, every bit of experience counts.
– Internships: Look for internships in production companies, music studios, or media houses. These positions can provide hands-on experience and help you understand the inner workings of the industry.

3. Build a Portfolio or Reel
– Showcase Your Work: Create a compelling portfolio or reel that showcases your best work. For actors, this would be a highlight reel of performances; for filmmakers, a collection of their best-directed scenes; for musicians, recordings or videos of performances.
– Online Presence: Maintain a professional online presence. Platforms like LinkedIn, Vimeo, YouTube, and even specialized networking sites for creatives can showcase your portfolio and connect you with potential employers or collaborators.

4. Networking
– Industry Events: Attend film festivals, theater premieres, music gigs, and other industry events. Networking can often lead to opportunities and collaborations.
– Social Media and Professional Platforms: Utilize social media and professional platforms not only to connect with peers but also to follow and interact with industry leaders and influencers.

5. Understand the Business
– Learn the Industry: Understanding the business aspects of entertainment is crucial. Know how deals are made, how projects are financed, and how rights are managed.
– Get an Agent: While not necessary for everyone, having an agent can be incredibly helpful, especially for actors, directors, and screenwriters. Agents can help negotiate contracts and find opportunities that might not be publicly listed.

6. Stay Persistent and Resilient
– Rejection and Criticism: The entertainment industry is known for its high rejection rates. Resilience in the face of rejection and constructive criticism is essential.
– Continuous Learning: The industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and trends. Staying informed and adaptable to new methods and styles can help keep your skills relevant.

Conclusion
Breaking into the entertainment industry requires a mix of passion, persistence, and professionalism. By gaining the right education, building experience, networking effectively, and staying resilient, you can significantly improve your chances of making a mark in this competitive field. Remember, every successful person in the entertainment industry started somewhere, and with the right approach, the next success story could be yours.

How can I get into entertainment with no experience?

1. Education and Training

Engage in courses or workshops related to acting, film production, or your field of interest. This foundational step helps you gain both skills and industry insight.

2. Volunteer or Intern

Seek out volunteer opportunities or internships in festivals, theaters, or production companies. These experiences are crucial for gaining practical skills and making important industry connections.

3. Network

Networking is key. Attend industry events, join online forums, and connect with professionals via social media groups to build your network in the entertainment sector.

4. Start Creating

If you’re into content creation, start your own projects using platforms like YouTube to showcase your work. This builds your portfolio and demonstrates your passion and initiative.

5. Join Local Groups or Clubs

Participate in local theater productions or film clubs. Such groups welcome beginners and provide a platform to learn and grow.

6. Attend Open Casting Calls

Actors should look for open casting calls to practice and perfect auditioning skills. Prepare well for each audition to maximize your chances of success.

7. Utilize Online Platforms

Use casting platforms like Project Casting to find opportunities that allow you to apply for roles suitable for beginners.

8. Be Persistent and Resilient

The entertainment industry is known for its competitiveness. Stay persistent, embrace rejection as a learning tool, and keep pushing forward.

9. Feedback and Improvement

Always seek feedback on your performances and use it constructively. Continuous improvement is crucial in developing a successful career in entertainment.

Keep learning and stay dedicated to your passion, and remember that every small step can lead to big opportunities in the entertainment industry.

What major is best for entertainment?

If you’re considering a career in the entertainment industry, selecting the right major is crucial. Here are some top choices based on different interests within the field:

Film and Television Production

This major prepares students for behind-the-scenes roles in creating and producing film and TV content, covering everything from camera operation to scriptwriting.

Theater Arts

For those passionate about live performance, a major in theater arts offers training in acting, directing, set design, and playwriting.

Music

A music major is versatile, preparing students for careers in performance, composition, or music production, with specializations available in various sub-fields.

Dance

This major focuses on various dance styles, choreography, and performance techniques, alongside theoretical studies in dance history.

Business Administration with a Focus on Entertainment Management

Ideal for those interested in the business side, this focus covers the essentials of managing entertainment venues, productions, and more.

Communications and Media Studies

Useful for careers in media production, broadcasting, and public relations, this field studies the impact and techniques of various media forms.

Animation and Graphic Design

For aspiring animators and designers, these majors provide the technical skills necessary for careers in video games, movies, and other visual media.

Creative Writing

This major enhances skills in narrative crafting, ideal for those looking to write scripts, books, or content for various media.

Your choice of major should align with your career aspirations and personal interests. Consider complementing your education with internships and real-world experiences to gain practical skills and valuable industry connections.

For more guidance on educational paths in entertainment, keep exploring and connect with industry professionals.

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