Jr. Producer

UnitedMasters•Brooklyn, NY

7h•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Translation is a well-established independent agency and music business that helps ambitious brands use culture to address business challenges. The agency combines expertise in culture, technology, and storytelling, and values resourcefulness, tenacity, creativity, and intelligence. Translation is hiring a Junior Producer to support campaigns and independently manage smaller content projects with oversight. The producer works across internal departments and with outside partners to deliver projects on time and on budget, from inception through final delivery and wrap. The role may involve working with the in-house production arm, 16 Bars, and identifying opportunities to collaborate with UnitedMasters artists. The position requires travel to and coordination of shoots, including pickup shoots and separate social, stills, or B-unit shoots. It also includes tracking job actuals, maintaining job documentation, wrapping and archiving projects, and handling other production duties as assigned. The Junior Producer is expected to stay current on production trends and platforms and seek opportunities for underrepresented creators. After-hours work and overnight travel to shoots or post-production sessions are required.

Requirements

2–4 years of production experience.
After-hours work and overnight travel to shoots or post-production sessions are required.
Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to remain composed in stressful situations.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and vendors at different levels and across functions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure with flexibility, agility, and a good sense of humor.
Experience managing budgets and deadlines accurately and diplomatically.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Ability to multitask across a variety of responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on projects with celebrities, athletes, musicians, influencers, or similar talent.
Experience with union and non-union crew productions, including SAG and non-SAG talent.
Passion for and knowledge of current industry trends in music, media, distribution, directors, film, and technology.

Responsibilities

Support larger campaigns under the guidance of a lead producer and manage small content projects independently with oversight from a manager, executive producer, or group lead.
Solve problems with internal and external teams to help achieve the best work possible.
Collaborate with internal departments and outside partners to execute assignments on time and on budget.
See projects through from inception to final delivery and job wrap, as a supporting or lead producer.
Develop and manage production calendars with oversight, and direct project logistics from pre-production through post-production.
Work with the in-house production arm, 16 Bars, on projects as needed.
Identify opportunities to work with UnitedMasters artists on projects.
Travel to and coordinate shoots for assigned projects or provide on-the-ground support for larger campaigns, including pickup shoots and separate social, stills, or B-unit shoots.
Track job actuals, maintain accurate job documentation, and wrap and archive projects with attention to detail.
Perform production duties as assigned.
Maintain knowledge of production trends and platforms related to content and experiences.
Seek opportunities for underrepresented creators within the company and the industry.
Demonstrate, promote, and embody the agency's core values.
Apply relevant passion, excitement, and experience from one's minor to inform the quality and output of the company.