Agency Producer

You love BIG, ambitious ideas, and you're energized by the challenge of bringing them
to life.

The Agency Producer will maintain, strengthen and grow relationships with clients
through management of small to large projects, constant communication, and on-point
planning and organization. The producer is the liaison between Cornett and our
suppliers throughout the entire production process, from the award date through
delivery.

The producer will plan, schedule and control specific project activities toward defined
objectives and adhere to defined production requirements. On set, the producer helps
facilitate communication between the agency and our supplier. Overall, the producer
maintains project processes, which allows for increased efficiency and usability of
resources.

That, and just wants to make some kick-ass, award-winning work at one of the best
small ad agencies in the country.

THOSE WHO SUCCEED ARE:
● Well connected in the industry and has a wealth of strong relationships with
production houses, directors, photographers, talent agencies across in the U.S.
and beyond.
● Has a strong portfolio of work that has gotten acclaim, awards, recognition with
brands big and small
● Solution-oriented, positive and open minded
● Maintains open, transparent lines of communication both internally and externally
● Proven track record of creative problem solving and savvy approaches in
attacking production plans
● Up-to-date on the latest techniques and possibilities of all media channels and
best practices
● Knowledgeable about legal and regulatory practices, able to explain what is
possible and what is not, and why
● An ally and advocate for the agency's creative team and vision
● Organized, quick thinking and highly collaborative
● Overcommunicator who knows no detail is too small
● Adaptable, resilient, positive and proactive
● Able to 'ballpark' quotes when first presented with a script to see if it is likely to
be within budget.
● Skilled at making and producing content in collaboration with a matrix of partners
- for example being up to date on which directors are right for a particular
concept
● Skilled negotiators to navigate multiple expectations and needs while managing
the budget and not compromising on the quality of the work.
● Skilled at navigating their way through conflict in high pressure situations.
● Trusted representatives of the client, the work and the agency.
● Credible in the production world with strong relationships with pre and post
production houses, directors, casting agents etc.
● Proficient at process management skills, presentation, logical thinking and
creative problem solving.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
● Lead the development of projects to ensure they are completed on time, within
budget and at the highest level of quality.
● Build and maintain a robust and diverse roster of vetted production partners
suited to varying budget ranges and capabilities, setting the agency up to match
the right partner to any project, maximizing budget and elevating the creative
vision.
● Help lead the client through the production process, providing insight and
understanding to production considerations and decision making.
● Support the creative team and their ideas; representing, owning, championing
and finding creative solutions to bring the idea to life in accordance with the brief
and concept
● Source the partners, companies and suppliers to work on the project; directors,
overseeing treatments, casting agents, actors, artists, locations, animators etc.
● Manage all third-party relationships throughout the Production process to ensure
strong collaboration and high quality moving content work that meets the brief.
● Manage the production budget, and the associated administration, in accordance
with client and agency expectations. Partnering with Finance on Purchase
Orders, billable costs and people investments required.
● Coordinate and manage the entire project in collaboration with Production
partners, Creative team and Client Service as required.
● Meet with clients, listen to their needs and be trusted to manage the process for
them.
● Have awareness of rules surrounding usage fees, talent, contracts and shooting
aboard.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?
● Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
● Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and capable of self-managing and
multitasking in a fast-paced, demanding environment
● Excellent problem-solving skills
● Able to apply critical and strategic thinking
● Stress-tolerant, quick-thinking and accurate
● Able to quickly understand new technology concepts
● Strong interpersonal communication skills as a team leader and team player
● Flexibility, initiative, dedication and the ability to work with minimal supervision
● Willingness to travel
● A sense of humor, outgoing, articulate, well-informed, intelligent, confident and
possessing common sense
● A skilled, creative, confident presenter and negotiator
● Experience as an in-house Agency Producer preferred but not required

WHAT DO YOU GET?
● 401k
● Health Insurance (PPO & HSA Options)
● Dental and Vision Insurance
● 15 days of PTO a year
● Free Parking
● Salary based on experience

ABOUT CORNETT
Named a 2021 Small Agency of the Year, Gold Southeast by Ad Age. Proudly small,
independent and female-owned.
We're a collective of fun-loving, intelligent, imaginative, driven and sometimes rowdy
weirdos. Like any good Kentuckian, we're genuine and hospitable. We don't like big
egos. We're open-minded. We play nice. We share. We're fostering a culture centered
on inclusiveness, where all of our people can show up every day and be 100%
themselves and feel 100% comfortable, celebrated and respected for the perspective
they bring to CORNETT.
Our goal is to be an agency where any brand can come to us, with any audience and
any challenge, and we're able to deliver and connect culturally beyond their wildest
expectations.

ABOUT LEXINGTON
If you've been to Lexington, you love it. If you haven't been, you will. A beautiful,
culturally rich place full of good people. For a mid-sized city, we have an oversized but
tight-knit creative community that permeates everything-food, art, bourbon, music,
industry. A little bit Southern, a little bit Midwest, making for a vibe that's unique but the
best of everything.
We're surrounded by rolling hills and gorgeous horse farms, with a thriving, bustling and
constantly evolving downtown. Within a short drive, you can see where the Bluegrass
kisses the Appalachian Mountains. You can chase waterfalls. You can hike into absolute
seclusion. And you can explore the Red River Gorge, one of the best-kept geological
wonders in America.
Not to mention, the cost-of-living makes you feel like you're getting away with
something.
Like we said, there's a lot to love about our big little city.

WHO IS IN CHARGE HERE?
Position reports to the Executive Creative Director.
The position is located in Lexington, KY