Assistant Producer

Edelman•New York, NY

5d•$50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Edelman is seeking an Assistant Producer to support integrated production for internal agency initiatives and client work. The role collaborates closely with the Executive Producer (EP), internal production studio, creatives, and integrated production team, including on larger-scale productions. The position calls for strong communication, organization, planning, leadership, humor, and self-starting ability, along with enthusiasm for creative ideation and execution. The Assistant Producer supports producers leading productions while developing foundational production skills across film, commercials, social, experiential, audio, and post-production. The role also involves coordinating project communications and workflows, supporting vendor and talent relationships, and learning production tools and practices.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience producing video, audio, experiences, or post-production for an agency or production company.
Strong foundational interpersonal, analytical, negotiating, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask and manage priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Solid understanding of project management methodology, including the ability to develop calendars and status reports.

Nice To Haves

Passion for makers such as directors, influencers, editors, and designers, and an appetite to expand a maker and production company database.

Responsibilities

Complete tasks requested in support of producers leading production.
Organize director reels and photographer links as requested by the lead producer.
Show ambition and enthusiasm, and assist with productions and production tasks when asked.
Take meeting notes, distribute communications, and participate actively.
Quality-check outward-facing decks and communications.
Develop proficiency in production tools, including building calendars and budgets with production caveats and assumptions, and learn production terminology.
Lead communication among creatives, production partner vendors, and the internal studio on projects being overseen.
Coordinate meetings, production notes, hot sheets, status reports, task lists, and tracking against production deadlines and milestones.
Coordinate and communicate with the account team to manage workflow and approvals.
Learn production foundations and engage in production work across film, commercials, social, and experiential projects.
Help identify and manage external vendors, including production companies and freelance talent, while building partner knowledge and relationships.
Organize and document post-project summary meetings.
Work with Senior Producers and EPs to assist on projects of all scales.
Research new production partners and production practices to share with the production team.