Associate Producer

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Associate Producer is responsible for assisting Universal Studios Hollywood’s internal Production Team on the development / execution of video and still assets to support the Marketing and Sales objectives for Universal Parks & Resorts North America. In partnership with Popcorn Creative, the Associate Producer helps deliver production success across all phases of the production process. This role is key liaison for coordinating departmental production needs, booking crew / talent, managing external production partner relationships and working with cross functional departments. The Associate Producer is also the main on-set contact for all tasks and/or assignments throughout the production.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality still and video content for all media platforms to support marketing and advertising efforts within project budget and schedule.
• Collaborate closely with Popcorn Creative on all aspect of production specifically budgeting, talent/crew resourcing, contractual compliance, payment, and scheduling.
• Thorough understanding of all phases of pre-production, production and post-production.
• Works closely with cross functional departments to set up logistics.
• Understands set safety responsibilities and will adhere to established NBCU policies, procedures, training and EHS protocols.
• Proficiently with a variety of professional cameras, technologies, and lighting equipment is desired.
• Basic editing capabilities for smaller edits and some photography ability required.
• A high attention to detail needed for tracking invoices for outside vendors through AP system and tracking of waivers/releases.
• Proficient in completing assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner under tight deadlines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Film and Video Production, Marketing, Communications or real-world related field experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Production or Producer experience.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe After Effects, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Firm understanding of video compression and standard codecs for broadcast and online.
• Experience with Postproduction finishing process – audio sweetening and color correction for assisting with file handoff.
• Demonstrated proficiency with lighting techniques and camera equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Desired Characteristics

• Solid understanding of quality control.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for effective interaction with all levels within the company and outside the company.
• Ability to work efficiently in a highly demanding and time sensitive environment.
• Imaginative and creative.
• Passionate about production and current on evolving technology.
• Strong sense of project ownership and dedication to delivering outstanding results.
• Ability to manage a high volume of details with excellent accuracy.

Additional Information

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