Associate Producer

Responsible for supporting in all day-to-day aspects of production, learning how to scope and ballpark creative concepts, build detailed project schedules, manage project scope, research and secure production resources, quality control all deliverables, maintain project documentation and communicate with holistic project teamsBegin to demonstrate ability to produce projects on their own but also able to work in a support role, sometimes on concurrent projects, to ensure error free, on time and on budget productions all while meeting or exceeding creative objectives and expectations. With growth, demonstrate ability to lead smaller-scope projects independently with oversight from more senior producer(s).Offers an area of interest or expertise (Broadcast, Experiential, Print, etc.) while also learning about all disciplines through exposure to allResponsible for ‘managing up’ to more senior producers (EP, Senior Producer, or Producer) and proactively seek support/guidance when neededObserve and learn the process of researching, identifying, selecting, and negotiating production vendor partnerships (within The Pub or external) based on both scope/budget/timeline of project and which partner is best suited to execute the creative visionResponsible for supporting and participating in our efforts in cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of productionCommunicates proactively to Creative, Business Leadership, Production Ops and Media partners on all aspects of the production including milestones, deliverables, and due dates to keep the production process flowing smoothlyBegins to achieve a fundamental understanding of asset capture, art buying, and licensing (photography, illustration, stock, music, talent, and property licensing, etc.)Observe and begin to build critical relationships with the external production industry that will eventually enable you to maintain the agency’s reputation and standard of excellenceStays on top of industry trends, craft-makers, techniques, directors, photographers, illustrators, and new technologies and utilizes expertise and passion for production to inspire and educate the Department and Agency overall to elevate Arc’s creative productDirectly reports to a specific Producer, Senior Producer, Production Supervisor, or Executive Producer, but functions as a part of the collective Pool Model of producers, available and able to work on any account across the agency depending on skills, need, talent fit and client assignmentCompetencies Approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness, and forward-thinkingWorks to pursue the of best creative ideas and creates an environment supportive of the best creativeWorks seamlessly across agency functions and with partner agencies Shares information, ideas and opinions in a way that contributes to solutionsCollaborative team member that actively seeks out and tries to understand the opinions of others.  Listens wellEffectively communicates, informs and involves others to achieve shared objective.Manages conflict in a way that moves the team forwardPassionate about ideas, brands, the agency, and our clients’ businessIdentifies high-potential creative ideas and fights for themActs in accordance with a set of world-class professionals and personal standardsDemonstrates a strong work ethic that is determined, tenacious and tireless; a bias for action; and extraordinary dedication to resultsConsistently delivers projects and commitments on deadlineIs nimble and recognizes the need to adjust work and communication style in different situations and settingsThinks through problems by quickly narrowing in on core issues and identifying innovative and effective solutions