Digital Producer

Overview

We have a simple belief — Unexpected Works. It means that the best idea is the one you never saw coming. The thing that catches you so off guard that you can‘t look away. And the only path to genuinely unexpected works is through creativity. Not just what passes for creativity because it answers a brief, looks the part and helps everyone sleep at night. But creativity that is foreign, surprising and interesting enough to cause jaws to drop and sales to soar. It’s having the fresh perspective and raw energy to bring something into the world that no one’s ever seen before. We’re talking about the courage to shake things up and maybe even tear a few things down. And knowing that what most would call the finish line is where the real work starts. We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first. They’re the soul of our agency. It takes amazing folks to make amazing work. That’s why we make sure everyone who comes through the door is as great as the people who are already here. It’s also why we constantly strive to build diverse teams where everyone brings something unique to the table. Because you can’t make the unexpected if you only work with the usual suspects. By bringing together diverse thinkers with different backgrounds and perspectives, we validate Bill Bernbach’s notion that an idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it. So, come be part of the magic. 

This Producer works with the creative teams to initiate and develop integrated thinking, strategies, and ideas. He / she is highly involved in the creative development process and helps to sell ideas into the clients. He/ she is responsible for producing the assets that support and communicate the ideas across a range of media and marketing communication platforms. 

You are a fearless and effective communicator – you listen, provide clear direction - verbally and in writing. You have outstanding organizational and leadership skills, are an excellent negotiator (especially contract negotiations), and can calmly solve unforeseen challenges as they arise. Can take ownership, work alone, or collaborate on a team. You are creative and analytical. Have experience working closely with C-level executives, embrace ambiguity, learn from failure, and run toward change if it’s needed. You also have a real desire to make others successful because you understand that we all fail or succeed together. 

Responsibilities

• Recognizes creative opportunities. Seeks innovative and creative solutions to production situations. Is an original thinker and a pioneer who is self-propelled and invested in his/her own professional growth. 
• Executes ideas across media platforms by providing knowledge of the relevant techniques and technologies. Has proficiency with a variety of interactive, mobile, social, and web technologies. Has a working knowledge of best practices for UX and IA and communicates well with front end and back end developers, as well as creative teams/designers and account teams. Maintains current knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends, developments, and talent. 
• Has a keen eye for great creative. Constantly pushes to make the creative product better. Delivers best-in-class work, from a small $5000 banner campaign to a large $500,000 interactive campaign. Cares about creative, not just schedules and budgets. 
• Leads agency teams, clients and suppliers through the production process. Manages and sets expectations for overall schedules, budgets, specific timelines, and deliverables. Works with production partners to develop applicable project documents including the scope of work, testing, quality assurance, and security plans.   
• Demonstrates consistent performance and leadership in production that builds excellent relationships within the agency, with suppliers and with clients. Keeps supervisors updated on the status of all projects on a regular basis. 
• Works with production business staff to manage all aspects of financial and contract administration, including production bidding and estimating, as well as talent engagement and contracting. Must have a strong working knowledge of performer compensation, third party licensing, and IP / code ownership issues. 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience at agency or digital/tech company 
• Knowledge of existing & new content platforms constantly evolving 
• Above average written and verbal communication skills 
• Must be able to multi-task in a high-pressure work environment 

DDB is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to review all of our job postings to minimize biased language. DDB Chicago does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.