Multimedia Producer

Join the fastest growing media brand in the life sciences!

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. is a global media company dedicated to creating, curating, and delivering impactful peer-reviewed research and authoritative content services to advance the fields of biotechnology and the life sciences, specialized clinical medicine, and public health and policy.

We are seeking a motivated Multimedia Producer to join the team.

Reporting to the Multimedia Group Manager, the Multimedia Producer will be responsible for managing projects, clients, and vendors, and process and delivery production of all aspects of webinars, podcasts, graphics, and other audio/video assets sold to clients by other business units, or as part of internal projects.

The Producer must have very strong project management skills, webinar and podcast production, a professional approach to client management, and be able to manage vendors to ensure they are delivering full value on all contracted services throughout project engagements. The Producer must also possess intermediate-to-advanced experience in audio video production (including editing and optimization) presentation and graphic design software such as PowerPoint and Photoshop and must stay current on new and advancing forms of media. A strong understanding of optimizing video for best performance via web delivery is required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the CIO to set and enforce departmental operating procedures and standards. Work to optimize efficiency and streamline production across projects and initiatives
• Work with operational and sales leads to define and standardize product offerings
• Work with sales and other internal stakeholders to document and confirm project/event requirements and goals
• Create and maintain project plans to share with internal stakeholders. A working knowledge of project management tools such as SmartSheets or Microsoft Project is desirable
• Work with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders to produce events and create digital assets
• Manage the production process to ensure the project is delivered on time
• Work with Sales to address any changes in scope or functionality the client may ask for during the production process
• Work with marketing and editorial team members to document and include any additional project requirements
• Organize and lead project kick-off calls/meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Produce and deliver post-event reporting to clients and stakeholders
• Ensure all audio and video are optimized for web delivery, ensuring technical compliance with best-practices and vendor requirements, e.g., checking and conforming resolution, data rates and file sizes
• Editing audio and video files to create the best presentation, e.g., removing dead air, audio level normalization, etc.
• Compiling PowerPoint files from multiple files from various presenters, and setting timings
• Create and deliver weekly project status reports to department management
• Develop strong client relationships through excellent communication and client interfacing skills, ensuring client retention through regular communication, customer service and support
• Manage communications between vendors and key stakeholders with strong written and verbal ability

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of end-products
• Strong Project Management skills with attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a high volume of work
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of office productivity software including Microsoft Excel/Outlook. Experience using Salesforce.com a plus
• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Indesign, Photoshop and audio/video editing tools required. Basic HTML proficiency desired
• Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative, persistence, and ability to problem-solve
• Technical Video and Audio Skills – in addition to a strong background/experience in audio video editing, producers need to be up to speed on the latest techniques, trends, and software to enhance final production.
• Multitasking – It is imperative in this role to be able to execute and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Quality Control – it is critical that superior standards be set in place so that delivered products are of the highest quality.

Education and Experience:

• College Degree Required
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related experience in custom print and digital production, including web streaming and webinar and podcast production required

We’re Offering:

• Financial security through competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Health Care, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and other offerings
• Paid Time Off, plus holidays
• Flexible work structure
• The Stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance, celebrating 40+ YEARS in business.
• Follow your career to Mary Ann Liebert Inc, for diverse opportunities that provide the growth and strength to build your future.

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.’s culture is inclusive with emphasis on the value and contributions of each employee.

Interested candidates should reply with a resume and cover letter.

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.