CREATIVE PRODUCER

Dougall Media•COMPANY CODE / No Dept, ON, CA, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dougall Media, Thunder Bay's only locally owned broadcast and multimedia company, is hiring a full-time Creative Producer to join our team. If you're passionate about storytelling, client collaboration, and bringing creative ideas to life, this is an exciting opportunity to lead video production projects from concept through final delivery. Dougall Media values work/life balance and fosters a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace. The Creative Producer is a high-impact, cross-functional role bridging the gap between client strategy, business development, and creative execution. This individual owns the complete lifecycle of our video production products serving as the primary architectural force from the initial discovery session through to final delivery.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in video production, agency account management, commercial directing, or a blended creative project management role.
Demonstrated ability to understand marketing principles, audience demographics, and media landscapes.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record pitching concepts and managing corporate accounts.
Highly organized with experience building budgets, timelines, resource plans, and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong storytelling sensibilities with the ability to judge, critique, and shape scripts and visual concepts effectively.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds if needed
Valid Ontario driver's license is required

Nice To Haves

Local knowledge of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario is an asset
Locally connected or willingness to connect is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead collaborative discovery sessions with local and regional clients to identify core business goals, target demographics, and brand guidelines.
Deconstruct client briefs into actionable creative directions that align with specific marketing and audience objectives.
Act as the primary strategic partner and liaison for the client, managing expectations and ensuring clear communication throughout the production process.
Collaborate heavily with the creative writing and production teams to conceptualize video formats, commercial campaigns, and narrative concepts.
Ensure all scripts and creative angles precisely target the client's desired demographics.
Construct professional presentation decks that translate complex creative ideas into clear business propositions, including detailed project scopes, visual references, and next steps.
Develop accurate cost estimates, project quotes, and resource allocations for client sign-off.
Present storyboards derived from approved scripts directly to client stakeholders to secure buy-in.
Oversee the end-to-end operational execution of each video production campaign.
Lead pre-production logistics, including sourcing and casting talent, securing filming locations, and arranging required props or gear.
Build, monitor, and enforce comprehensive production schedules, ensuring all internal milestones and final broadcast/digital delivery deadlines are met.
Coordinate all internal and external team communications, aligning writers, videographers, editors, and voice talent.
Other duties as requested, especially those that support the organization’s stated goals and objectives