Senior Content Producer (On-site, NYC)

MATTE PROJECTS • New York, NY

3d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MATTE is seeking a Senior Content Producer to join its Production department and lead high-end film and content production across its diverse client portfolio. This senior leadership role oversees multi-million-dollar production initiatives, guides full-time and freelance staff, and collaborates closely with Creative Directors, Client Service Directors, and the Director of Production. The role brings creative ideas to life while ensuring strong logistical and business oversight and flawless execution.

The Senior Content Producer oversees production from greenlight through delivery, including pre-production, shooting, and post-production. The role develops production plans, schedules, and budgets; leads pre-production meetings and on-set execution; sources and manages talent, locations, crew, writers, contractors, vendors, and partners; and works with Creative Directors to turn concepts into executable strategies. The producer also manages risks, scope changes, approvals, and client-facing production calls, pitches, and presentations.

The role upholds MATTE’s quality standards, ensures work follows client brand guidelines while encouraging creativity and innovation, and partners with the Head of Content Production to improve departmental workflows and best practices. It maintains consistency across visual and production deliverables, mentors junior producers and staff, manages production crews, supports clear communication among internal teams, and monitors emerging industry trends, technologies, and production techniques.

This is an on-site position based in New York City. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the NYC area and work from the office Monday through Thursday; Fridays are optionally remote. The annual base salary range is $125,000–$150,000, with actual compensation based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in brand advertising, creative, digital, or video production.
• Deep understanding of production and post-production workflows.
• Track record of managing a team, including employees with different working styles.
• Ability to think quickly, solve problems, present solutions, and respond positively to unexpected issues.
• Approachable, collaborative, results-oriented problem-solver who can both provide and take direction.
• Strong network of vendors and industry connections.
• Strong client relationship management and team management skills.
• Strong work ethic and sense of project ownership.
• Experience managing department budgets of $3–5 million or more.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the New York City area and able to work in the office Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of content production from greenlight through delivery, including pre-production, shooting, and post-production.
• Build production plans, schedules, and budgets; lead pre-production meetings; and manage on-set execution as lead producer.
• Source and manage talent, locations, crew, writers, and contractors to match the creative and client vision.
• Bid, hire, and oversee external vendors and partners to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors to translate concepts into executable production strategies.
• Identify risks, monitor scope changes, and manage approvals.
• Serve as a client-facing production leader on calls, pitches, and presentations.
• Uphold MATTE’s standards of excellence across content deliverables and ensure work aligns with client brand guidelines while encouraging creativity and innovation.
• Partner with the Head of Content Production to refine workflows, processes, and departmental best practices.
• Maintain consistency and quality across visuals, edits, and production outputs.
• Coach and mentor junior producers and production staff.
• Source, vet, and manage production crew across projects of varying scale.
• Motivate and direct teams to achieve excellence under tight timelines.
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and production techniques.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401k with a competitive company contribution max match
• Citi Bike membership
• Talkspace membership
• Competitive PTO package
• End of Year Recharge
• Sabbatical Program
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed