Senior Producer
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Overview
Vancouver-based creative studio, Academy, seeks a Sr. Producer to join our team of international professionals working on interactive projects for clients such as Nike, Microsoft, and Starbucks.
The Sr. Producer manages all aspects of campaign creation from concept, communication with the client, to delivery, and is accountable for its success. The Sr. Producer is everyone's point of contact for the project and is responsible for effective communication to clients and internal team members. The role requires an understanding of numerous technologies, content creation, and business matters. A solid agency track record delivering innovative creative marketing experiences is a must, as is the ability to keep a cool head under pressure, while still having fun.
Role and Responsibilities
• Work with the team to strategize, plan, develop and execute innovative, marketing campaigns
• Clearly define project objectives, budget, schedule, scope, and resource requirements
• Lead the development of complex digital brand marketing initiatives
• Work with teams of designers, writers, editors, and developers
• Help to evolve creative concepts into clear sets of deliverables in a way that balances client requirements
• Creatively solve problems, make decisions, and communicate effectively in difficult situations
• Serve as the main client contact and explain complex ideas clearly, and manage expectations
• Keep projects on track through clear work packages, risk identification/mitigation, issue tracking, status reports, and meeting notes
• Be passionate about delivering the best creative within project constraints
• Lead efficient client and internal team meetings
• Contribute to operational procedures to improve workflow and successful project completion
• Participate in the development of new business
Qualifications
• At least 5 years experience as a producer within an agency environment and capable of leading large interactive project teams
while continually inspiring them to innovate
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients, and should have a desire to create the best interactive experiences in the world
• Solid knowledge of standard project management tools, documents and methodologies, including but not limited to budget
estimation, project scheduling, SOW, risk management, scope management, change management, and MS Project
• Strong communication skills, written and oral and a proven ability to present to client leadership teams
• Solid understanding of web and video production processes and software such as Flash, HTML, Final Cut Pro and After Effects
• Experience delivering projects containing extensive video, gaming, and mobile components
• A working knowledge of live action shoots is a plus
• Ability to work with a range of talents and personalities
• Ability to work under pressure, within extremely tight deadlines and maintain a good sense of humor, tact and professionalism
• Ability to voice their ideas while respecting others
• An eye for detail and can be accountable to deliver everything to a standard of utmost quality
• Facilitation, team motivation and team leadership skills
• Experience in having fun
About Academy
You become a part of a creative studio; an academy comprised of an international group of professionals. Our mission is to unite brands with original expression. Our method applies provocative thought, design, storytelling and captivating content to bring creative ideas to life.
We need you to join this team, to help us continue to push into new frontiers, build more relationships with amazing brands, win more awards, and further our mission of creating an amazing work environment.
Please send your application to info@weareacademy.com
Please note only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted.
