Executive Producer-OnBrand

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The Executive Producer leads creative production across print, photo, audio, and video while setting the vision and structure for production functions within OnBrand. The ideal candidate will push creative and technological limits to deliver high-quality creative assets on time, within budget, and adhering to OnBrand creative standards and industry best practices. This role will also contribute to positioning OnBrand as a thought leader in the creative space by actively participating with clients and the creative department upstream in the process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and shape the photo, video, and audio production processes and capabilities for OnBrand and our clients
• Grow OnBrand’s network of production partners
• Stay up to date with emerging talent, trends, and technologies
• Evolve production processes
• Support the expansion of in-house capabilities and the transition from external to internal production
• Effectively execute and manage all functions related to photo, video, and audio production
• Partner closely with the Creative, Account, and Project Management teams to ensure delivery of efficient and well-crafted work in line with the creative vision and client objectives
• Lead dynamic teams and collaborate with clients, stakeholders, project team, and vendors at various levels
• Estimate cost and turnaround times for creative concepts, working within the limitations of the overall project budget and timeline
• Represent OnBrand while researching, securing, and maintaining relationships production resources and vendors
• Prepare production briefs and ensure requirements are communicated to production houses and other approved vendors
• Obtain quotes and manage negotiation and contracts with Operations Excellence managers & suppliers
• Handle all production vendor communications and meetings through pre-production, shoot/recording, and post-production process
• Ability to explain complex production realities in lay terms and ensure all feel empowered and clear on the overall production plan and process
• Schedule & book all production components including production houses, shoots, studios and talent, stylist, lighting, cameras, and more
• Ensure that all necessary insurance is obtained, and talent management guidelines are followed
• Deliver direct and clear feedback (both positive and negative) in a timely, transparent, and thoughtful way
• Ensure effective budget control throughout the production process
• Oversee post-production and editing sessions
• Quality control to ensure deliverables meet world-class production standards
• Develop and mentor an inclusive team of production team members 

In collaboration with the Project Manager:

• Contribute to the creation of budgets and timelines
• Manage production schedule as well as costs and scope
• Effectively communicate status, roadblocks, and opportunities at all stages
• Maintain project documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for guiding creative ideas from production brief through launch
• 8-10 years in production at an agency, production company or similar environment
• 6 years of experience leading production from conception to delivery across video, audio, photo, and print including direct mail
• Knowledge of industry best practices
• Strong relationships with a large roster of trusted production vendors, contacts, and studios
• Ability to assess production needs (resources, skills, equipment, etc.) via a working knowledge of production fundamentals, discipline expertise and craft expectations
• Strong understanding of all phases of the creative production process for digital, video, and print
• Solid understanding of SAG and non-union guidelines with significant experience in social production
• Experience working with creative teams, developers, producers, and managing external vendors
• Experience negotiating and managing bids and budgets for productions with multiple partners
• Experience standing up and managing an in-house studio
• History of strong conceptual thinking in an agency or related production environment
• Think and express ideas both strategically and tactically, ensuring information is tailored to the audience
• A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical-thinking and analytical skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Ability to keep multiple workstreams on track while meeting tight deadlines and adapting to late-breaking changes
• Exceptional initiative, follow-through, and positive-minded problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to interact with internal co-workers and external clients and vendors at a variety of levels and across functions
• Experience with managing a team; desire to lead and mentor
• Potential after-hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required

Additional Details:

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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