Jr. Producer

UMT - Internal•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Translation is seeking a Junior Producer to join their team. This role involves producing great work, supporting larger campaigns under the guidance of a lead producer, and potentially managing small content projects independently. The Junior Producer will problem-solve with internal and external teams, work closely with all departments and outside partners to execute assignments on time and on budget, and see jobs through from inception to final delivery. Responsibilities include developing and managing production calendars, directing the logistical flow of projects, working with the in-house production arm (16 Bars), identifying opportunities to work with UnitedMasters artists, coordinating and traveling for shoots, tracking job actuals, maintaining job jackets, and archiving projects. The role also requires performing all necessary production duties, staying knowledgeable about production trends and platforms, and seeking opportunities for underrepresented creators.

Requirements

2-4 years production experience
After-hours work and overnight traveling to shoots or post sessions required
An appetite for working on projects with ever increasing complexity as you gain more experience and skills.
Consistency of gaining trust and respect by demonstrating sound critical-thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations.
Strength in working with colleagues, clients and vendors at various levels and across functions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of team members or clients..
The ability to work under pressure with flexibility, agility, and a good sense of humor.
Well versed in managing budgets and deadlines of all types with accuracy and diplomacy.
Superb problem solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Flexible multi-tasker that can handle a multitude of different responsibilities at one time.
Demonstrate, evangelize and live the core values of the agency.
Incorporate the passion, excitement and experience of one’s MINOR in relevant ways that inform the quality and output of the company.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on projects with celebrities, athletes, musicians, influencers, etc.
Experience with union and non-union crew productions, including both SAG and non-SAG talent.
Passion and knowledge of latest industry trends (music, media, distribution, directors, film, tech, etc).

Responsibilities

Produce great work.
Support larger campaigns under the guidance of a lead producer and/or manage small content projects independently with oversight from a manager, EP or group lead.
Problem solve with internal and external teams to get to the best work possible.
Work closely with all departments and outside partners to execute assignments on time and on budget.
Responsible for seeing a job through from its inception to final delivery and job wrap - whether as the supporting producer or lead producer.
Develop and manage production calendars - with the oversight of a manager or lead producer - and direct the logistical flow of a project from pre-production through post production.
Work with our in-house production arm, 16 Bars, for projects as needed.
Identify opportunities to work with our UnitedMasters artists on various projects.
Travel to and/or coordinate shoots for your own projects or as on the ground support for larger campaigns; including but not limited to managing pick up shoots or separate social / stills / B-units.
Track all job actuals, maintain the job jacket with precision, and final wrap + archive of all projects with acute attention to detail.
Performance of all necessary production duties, big and small, for projects as assigned.
Maintains knowledge of production trends and platforms to keep up with the ever changing world of “content and experiences.”
Seek opportunities for underrepresented creators both in the company and within the industry.