Kyra is a Gen-Z media company creating engaging digital content that resonates with youth culture. We represent the world-class digital native talent, produce digital content with the biggest and best consumer brands and develop media properties publishing daily content on platforms that matter to Gen Z.Â
We’re looking for a motivated Producer who is passionate about creating world-class content for a Gen-Z audience. This is a US-based role (currently remote) working across our Studios content.
OverviewÂ
The Assistant Producer will report to the Executive Producer and will work closely with the Producers, Sales and Creative Teams, Editors and Talent to bring to life and coordinate our varied slate of Branded Content.
You will be responsible for supporting the production of videos, stills and creative assets from ideation to delivery with a keen eye on budgets, schedules and contracts.Â
You should have worked in Production, ideally with experience in a wide range of formats, with a focus on digital and social. You should be able work alone as well as be a key member of a small team.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop timelines and budgets for assigned projects with oversight and support from the Producers and Head of Production.
- Monitor assigned projects from ideation to delivery, ensuring budgets and timelines are adhered to.
- Liaise closely with the Talent and Creative teams to ensure assets are delivered on time and to brief.
- Liaise with the Casting Producers to schedule shoots appropriately.
- Become a vital point of contact for internal stakeholders and external production teams.
- Ensure all paperwork is appropriately managed and distributed to Senior stakeholders where appropriate.
- Internal budget management, liaising with the finance department to process invoices, ensure timely payments and flag any financial issues.
- Coordinating all production updates and documents required for clients, Talent and third parties where appropriate.
- Establish relationships with freelancers, production companies, post production houses, studios and filmmakers.
- Ensure all jobs are completed, wrapped and invoices are processed in a timely manner.
- Departmental administration tasks, where required.
Knowledge and skills
- 1-3 years in commercial or online video & stills production
- Previous experience in a creative environment such as an agency, studio or publisher is preferable.
- Ability to work across a range of production tasks efficiently.
- Experience in management of budgets, paperwork, and administration.
- Solutions focussed approach and team player with a collaborative working style.
- Passion for and deep knowledge of youth culture, music, sport, fashion and trends.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects calmly and efficiently.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments and be able to work to strict deadlines.
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Kyra is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to making Kyra a beacon of diversity and inclusivity, working together and alongside our industry-peers to create a better, fairer and more representative entertainment industry, both on and off screen. We encourage applications from candidates of all abilities and backgrounds. Kyra does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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