Junior Producer

Inside Ideas Group•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Producer is an executional role focused on bringing content plans to life across various creators, specifically for Digital, Social, and OLV production. This role bridges business needs, the social calendar, and content creators to ensure the creation of world-class assets and drive efficiencies by overseeing broad organizational requirements. The ideal candidate has experience across all media types, including video, photography, animation, and live-action events, and is skilled at identifying and organizing diverse partners for successful "social-first" content capture. They should be adept at working with both creative and account teams, possess strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, and be passionate about creative production. The role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced team environment, with a proven track record of managing multiple complex projects, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a positive attitude. The Junior Producer is responsible for all aspects of asset delivery, from pre-production planning to final content, maintaining high accountability and ethical standards in business dealings with service providers.

Requirements

2-3+ years of experience as Jr. Producer or production manager in a production company or agency, with knowledge of the digital, social, broadcast, and event production
Experience creating and managing budgets at a wide variety of levels
Knowledge of the logistics involved in photo and digital/ video/event production
Ability to find cost efficient ways to get projects done
Ability to liaise with clients to determine campaign scope, estimates and schedules
Ability to think and work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude
Experience executing and renewing talent usage contracts
Experience managing external vendors
Superior time management skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ensure projects follow the agency process and are completed on time and on budget
Motivate and manage teams under tight deadlines
Drive efficiency and creative excellence at all times
A fast learner, go-getter and problem solver who offers help whenever possible
Knowledge of working on a variety of projects formats in photography (stills, GIFs, cinemographs), video (short and long form, motion graphics and animation) for both paid and organic media, and experiential/event productions
Ability to travel for shoots
Familiarity with various social & digital, photo & video formats, and best in class practices for digital/social

Nice To Haves

Experience assembling crews is a plus

Responsibilities

Produce and manage a variety of content creator photography and video shoots
Work with Business affairs to ensure projects are properly contracted and licensed
Manage video shoots and photo shoots (digital and social) with and without talent both in our studio, on-location, and remotely
Manage post-production process for motion and stills
Work with teams to discuss project briefs and advise on best production approach to reach their goals
Guide creative team to deliver concepts that are logistically and financially doable
Create and manage content creator production schedules, budgets and timelines
Have an understanding of union (SAG) and non-union talent best practices
Coordinate with all external production vendors and internal resources (editors, motion graphics team, re-touchers)
Lead projects from pre-production through post-production completion and ensure excellent communication of next steps and deadlines with brand and team members throughout each phase
Maintain department’s documentation as up to date as possible
Take full ownership of assigned projects from brief to final delivery
Manage all back-end work such as cost tracking and management of invoices and POs
Advocate for both creative and brand teams to ensure priorities for both parties are met to produce the best product possible