Producer

At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only.

Job Title: Producer

• Department: Production
• Reports to: Executive Producers and Director of Production
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Travel: 35%

Position Function: 

A producer is expected to manage and execute simultaneous projects across all content platforms including television, radio, video, digital or social content. This includes budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, technical specifications, quality assurance, and follows through to actualization of the project. This is a client-facing role with direct client responsibilities during production. 

Position-Specific Responsibilities/Duties:

• Initiates/maintains communications and interactions with Account Leadership, Project Management and Creative Teams
• Consults with Creative, Account, Research, and Business Affairs from inception of ideas through completion of production
• Plans and implements production of TV, radio, video, digital or social content upon client approval of storyboards, scenarios, or scripts
• Develops estimates and monitors budgets based on campaign deliverables/change orders
• Generates and adheres to production schedules
• Creates specifications documents based on deliverable scope and definitions
• Determines resource requirements and engages third party vendors as necessary
• Evaluates, solicits bids from, and negotiates with vendors
• Works directly with cost consultants throughout process of production, meeting and adhering to established parameters
• Directs production workflow through pre-production meetings, casting, shooting, recording, editing, music, color correction, and final client approval
• Manages critical path milestones, evaluating risks and developing contingency plans
• QAs ALL final deliverables prior to launch minimizing project risks
• Proactively communicates issues and resolutions to team within agency
• Carries out any additional and unforeseen duties as required, ensuring the project’s success

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Three plus years production experience
• Capable of interacting with clients, client facing responsibilities on production  
• Experience managing the development of projects with external vendors
• Basic knowledge of SAG, AICP, AICE guidelines
• Overall knowledge of film and digital capabilities and nomenclature
• Current knowledge of industry prices, trends, and vendor capabilities
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business and professional communications, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Foster innovative solutions

Key Characteristics/Desired Competencies: 

• People person with potential leadership/managerial skills
• Personality traits: organized, creative, logical, perceptive, decisive, trustworthy
• Team player and consensus builder
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extremely organized, yet flexible
• Problem solver with ability to multitask
• Positive attitude under pressure
• Outgoing and approachable
• Proactive
• Passionate, curious and knowledgeable about production 

At GSD&M, inclusion is our superpower.  An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better, makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by the Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Awards year after year for our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion.

We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters, all while enjoying generous benefits, plenty of time off, and opportunities for growth whether you’re just starting out or have been in the biz for a while.

GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please reach out to keisha.townsend@gsdm.com for support. 

This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.