Sr Producer, Special Projects - BET Ad Sales

Paramount•New York, NY

17d•$98,400 - $123,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Producer, Special Projects supports the Senior Director of Production and Technology in creating best-in-class productions and sponsor/co-sponsored executions for key Ad Sales clients. This role oversees production of vignettes, contests, sales tapes, sizzles, and in-market executions in support of Brand Solutions, and manages field shoots and post-production delivery of all content for broadcast and digital platforms. The role also manages ongoing client relationships, including ideation and weekly client calls.

Requirements

10 years of experience in TV production at a television network or post-production facility
5+ years of experience in project management and customer service
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Film/Video Production, or a related discipline
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to interface with clients and various departments
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Able to solve problems and make quick decisions
Ability to create and reconcile production budgets

Nice To Haves

Experience with editing systems such as AVID and Pro Tools

Responsibilities

Produce and edit compelling vignettes, contests, sales tapes, sizzles, and tune-in spots, ensuring consistency in look, tune-in information, and accuracy of all messages for both client and BET
Manage ongoing client relationships, including weekly client calls, ideation sessions, and development of timelines and delivery protocols
Manage field production shoots
Develop and reconcile production budgets, in partnership with the Senior Coordinator, consistent with overall sales goals
Create and reconcile production budgets
Support other Ad Sales Production projects as assigned
Partner with the Vice President to organize and manage weekly meeting schedules and overall project tracking
Work with the Brand Solutions group to manage receipt of Project Request Forms (PRF) and Project Authorization Forms (PAF), tracking and managing all ongoing Ad Sales Production assignments
Establish and maintain robust relationships with key Ad Sales clients
Establish and maintain solid relationships with producers, editors, copywriters, and production staff
Maintain a deep knowledge of the African American consumer and the BET viewer
Work closely with BET Digital and other BET departments to ensure inclusion of all key messages
Understand all aspects of production, including promo/vignette development and use of editing systems such as AVID and Pro Tools