Senior Producer

From kick-off to completion, the Senior Producer manages every aspect of production to create content across all media platforms - including broadcast TV commercials, online or other non-broadcast content, radio commercials, photography, social executions, experiential and activation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Creative and Client Experience Teams to determine the best possible approach to bring creativity to life. Has a solid understanding of production processes and is able to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

• Engages early and often in the development of creativity to provide ongoing feedback and input. Weighs in on feasibility while continually assessing how best to leverage the creative opportunity. 

• Supports protects, and advances the idea, ensuring the best possible execution of the creative at every step. 

• Develops a road map for production, laying out optimal timing and milestones with Project Management and Client Experience Teams.

• Researches and pre-screens production partners including Directors, Production Companies, Music, Sound Design, Editorial, Motion Graphics, Animation, Experiential and other resources as needed. 

• Works closely with Creative Teams to review and select the best production partners for a project - keeping an eye on the scale to make sure the approach is appropriate for the project objectives and budget.

• Assembles resources and negotiates costs to achieve client budget objectives. Coordinates and supervises production partners throughout the process.

• Develops comprehensive estimates with a thorough understanding of all moving parts. Closely manages project budget to keep costs in line.

• Initiates production contracts and Statement of Work for partners and facilitates their execution with the internal Legal Team.

• Has a comprehensive understanding of SAG/ AFTRA guidelines for production. Works closely with Talent Manager and Payroll Service to ensure the Agency is in compliance with the SAG/AFTRA contract at all times. 

• Works with internal Legal Team and outside resources to negotiate and secure rights and clearances for work as needed.

Qualifications:

• *Strongly preferred: Bilingual (Spanish)
• Creative and resourceful.

• Highly organized, self-motivated and accountable.

• Able to identify and solve problems while keeping a cool head in challenging situations. 

• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Ability to build consensus among diverse, cross-functional teams.

• Can develop strong working relationships inside and outside of the Agency.

• BA/BS Degree from a four-year college with 3 or more years of related work experience in a production environment. Broadcast experience preferred.