Senior Producer

Our client is looking for a Senior Producer to join their New York office. As a Senior Producer, you will work directly with the Executive Producers across all phases of filmmaking, from treatment and budgeting to post-production and wrap. You will be responsible for fostering positive client and director relations, and for applying your filmmaking know-how and industry relationships to helping directors and clients overcome production obstacles. You will also be responsible for pushing and empowering your directors, clients, and team members to produce innovative and original work.

The Senior Producer should have strong creative development and organizational skills. They should bring extensive experience overseeing and executing projects for top agencies and directors while ensuring a world-class experience for everyone.

Our client believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to their success. Those contributions are not limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in the job description. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who is eager to add their vision to shaping the company and the role can grow accordingly.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Basic first-round bidding to prep bid for EP to finalize: commercial, music video, domestic, international, Union, and Non-Union. Includes building schedules, bid letters, and reviewing agency production contracts.
• Developing treatments: Booking design, image research, and copy teams, and preparing treatments for review by EP’s. 
• Post supervision on multiple projects simultaneously, if needed.
• Liaising with agency/client producers during the pitch process, alongside the Executive Producer.
• Coordinating any necessary production-related travel, for artists, talent, and clients, with freelance production teams and the Paris office.
• Some website content management and social media oversight.
• Line producing music videos and personal projects, time permitting.
• To stay on top of current trends in commercial creative and help push beyond them.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES/RESOURCES:

• Ability to juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks, while maintaining poise and attention to detail.
• Strong budgeting background, and in-depth knowledge of AICP practices.
•  A strong network of freelance bidders and producers to provide support during busy stretches.
• Proven track record of strong communication, strategy, and management of directors and clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-6 years experience as a creative producer at a commercial production company.
• Strong understanding of all phases of commercial and music video production.
• Strong understanding of pitch development, and a great eye for visuals and design.
• A proven track record working with leading commercial directors and producers.
• Strong personality management skills and talent management skills.
• Strong listening and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Hot Budget and Showbiz software.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Film a plus.
• Familiarity with  Adobe Suite is a plus.