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Are you a natural problem solver and have a love of elevating ideas? We are looking for a candidate that is super creative and detail-oriented. The Producer will lead projects for video, audio, photography, social, experiential and activation. If you thrive in a creative environment and have excellent communication skills, we'd love to talk to you.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Creative and Client ExperienceTeams to determine the best possible approach to bring creative to life. Has a solid understanding of production processes and is able to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment with the support and mentorship of an Executive Producer.
- Engages early and often in the development of creative 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.
- Works closely with Creative Teams to source, review and select the best production partners for a project - keeping an eye on scale to make sure the approach is appropriate for the project objectives and budget.
- Assembles resources and negotiates cost 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 the project budget to keep costs in line.
- Initiates production contracts and Statement of Work for partners and facilitates their execution with internal Legal Team.
- On-going research and pre-screening of production partners including Directors, Production Companies, Music, Sound Design, Editorial, Motion Graphics, Animation, Experiential and other resources as needed.
- Has a basic understanding of SAG/AFTRA guidelines for production.
- Works closely with Business Affairs and Executive Producer to ensure the Agency is in compliance with the SAG/AFTRA contract at all times.
- Works with Business Affairs and outside resources to negotiate and secure rights and clearances for work as needed
Qualifications:
- Ability to operate with independently and/or with support from Executive Producer.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Ability to be a hands-on producer as required.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently create budgets and schedules.
- Ability to manage/supervise multiple projects within budget and ensure related timeline completion.
- Ability to provide clear and concise direction to agency partners within Barkley and with clients
- Ability to travel to as required by the production.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Experience in generating production plans and schedules.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
- At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.
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