Integrated Producer

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades, we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isn't just a business proposition, but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable, together. David&Goliath is a collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave. 

The position of Integrated Producer is an integral part of the Integrated Production Department. Eligible candidates must have a proven track record for producing complex integrated work. This candidate should be comfortable executing a wide range of creative projects from content production to technical builds (e.g. video shoot for social media, or a multi-level program of dynamic creative banner units). In order to qualify for the position of Integrated Producer, the right candidate must:

• Be able to take on projects on their own with minimal oversight. They should know what to do when they are briefed on a project and how to structure complex projects. As a member of the team, this individual should be a self-starter, be able to self-manage while keeping stakeholders informed of their project status, conflicts, risks, solutions, etc.

• Know how to review creative executions through the lens of production and deliver constructive critical thought if such executions are not feasible. Have the ability to collaboratively solve feasibility concerns with solution-oriented thinking. Have the ability to effortlessly bring creative work to life while balancing creative requirements and production realities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts from the other disciplines they collaborate with — including, but not limited to, technology, creative, strategy, and account management.

• Be a skilled communicator, often being responsible for articulating complex situations and technical information in a manner that can be understood by clients and Agency personnel. They must be able to manage their time effectively in order to handle the number of demands upon them, including the proper prioritization of tasks and responsibilities.

• Work with Account Management teams to plan for future work, seek out opportunities for incremental projects, and be able to confidently communicate the full scale of capabilities of the integrated production team. Plan and prioritize deliverables and ensure our work meets client objectives.

• Efficiently suggest and select the correct resources (either internal or third-party vendors) for their projects and bring those solutions to the Managing Director, Integrated Production and Technology. They must be able to manage these teams/companies according to the production plan and be able to mediate conflicts should they arise and collaborate with the more senior members of the team to resolve any issues before they become detrimental to the project plan.

• Ensure the delivery of the highest quality work on time and on budget and the ability to discern the quality and stability of our deliverables.

• Be highly organized and an expert of their projects whether it be budget, calendar or location of working files.

• Be solutions-oriented and calm under pressure.

• Serve as Integrated Producer on multiple integrated, multi-track projects simultaneously while understanding project priorities in the context of agency and client expectations.
• Must be able to forecast production budgets, level of effort, resource requirements, and risk assessments for projects. Must be able to put this information into a clear presentation for internal and client stakeholders.
• Candidates must be able to attend shoots both locally in the Los Angeles area and internationally. This includes being available for domestic and international travel as needed to support live-action productions, on-location content capture, and other integrated production needs.
• Must be able to learn and work within the production and procurement guidelines set by our clients, cost consultants.
• Plan and manage internal and external production resources across several productions.
• Enforcement of production process and best practices for production, technology, and digital design.
• Keep senior members of the production team informed of project status, seeking consultation from them on a regular basis.
• Maintain and foster relationships with third-party production companies and technology partners, and must have the ability to identify appropriate third-party production companies, technology partners for specific projects as needed.
• Must have the ability to work proactively and independently to manage communications in all levels of the organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of work experience as a Producer in a creative agency, digital production shop or digital agency.
• Experience managing content (live action, post-production, animation, and CGI) production projects with third-party vendors.
• Experience in a web/e-commerce environment with online applications, interactive user experiences, and website design.
• Ongoing knowledge of web development, email and banner technologies.
• Understanding of business affairs process and know when to involve them in the product life cycle.
• Knowledge of SAG a plus.
• Experience with third-party cost controllers, and ability to manage multiple production bids with multiple vendors.
• Knowledge of analytics and reporting implementation and software.
• Knowledge of best practices for social network platform advertising products and technology.

Video Link (1 min. max); show us why you're brave! We're not looking for the highest-quality editing, just good content. 

The role is based in Los Angeles, CA. 

The base salary is $80k- $100k plus bonus and benefits.