Digital Producer

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. It's not just a word we use; it's a belief system that guides our work every day. We foster a culture that encourages entrepreneurial thinking, innovative solutions, and the conviction to execute both. We seek individuals who thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments. David&Goliath is a collaborative, team-oriented culture that takes on challenges others might walk away from-because greatness requires bravery.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The position of Digital Producer is an integral part of the Integrated Production Department. Eligible candidates must have a proven track record for producing complex digital work. This candidate should be comfortable executing a wide range of creative projects from content production to technical builds e.g. video shoot for social media, or a multi-level program of dynamic creative banner units. In order to qualify for the position of Digital Producer the right candidate must:

Responsibilities:

• Be able to take on projects on their own with minimal oversight. They should know what to do when they are briefed on a project how to structure complex projects. As a member of the team, this individual should be a self-starter, be able to self-manage while keeping stakeholders informed of their project status, conflicts, risks, solutions, etc.
• Know how to review creative executions through the lens of production and deliver constructive critical thought if such executions are not feasible. Have the ability to collaboratively solve feasibility concerns with solution-oriented thinking. Have the ability to effortlessly bring creative work to life while balancing creative requirements and production realities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts from the other disciplines they collaborate with --- Including but not limited to technology, creative, strategy, and account management.
• Be a skilled communicator, often being responsible for articulating complex situations and technical information in a manner that can be understood by clients and Agency personnel. They must be able to manage their time effectively in order to handle the number of demands upon them, including the proper prioritization of tasks and responsibilities.
• Work with Account Management teams to plan for future work, seek out opportunities for incremental projects, and be able to confidently communicate the full scale of capabilities of the digital production team. Plan and prioritize deliverables and ensuring our work meets client objectives.
• Efficiently suggest and select the correct resources (either internal or third-party vendors) for their projects and bring those solutions to the Director of Digital and/or an Executive Producer. They must be able to manage these teams/companies according to the production plan and be able to mediate conflicts should they arise and collaborate with the more senior members of the team to resolve any issues before they become detrimental to the project plan.
• Ensure the delivery of the highest quality work on time and on budget and the ability to discern the quality and stability of our digital deliverables.
• Be highly organized and an expert of their projects whether it be budget, calendar or location of working files.
• Be solutions oriented and calm under pressure.
• Serve as Digital Producer on multiple integrated, multi-track projects simultaneously while understanding project priorities in the context of agency and client expectations.
• Must be able to forecast production budgets, level of effort, resource requirements, and risk assessments for projects. Must be able to put this information into a clear presentation for internal and client stakeholders.
• Must be able to learn and work within the production and procurement guidelines set by our clients, cost consultants.
• Plan and manage internal and external production resources across several productions.
• Enforcement of production process and best practices for production, technology, and digital design.
• Keep senior members of the production team informed of project status and seeking consultation from them on a regular basis.
• Maintain and foster relationships with third-party production companies and technology partners, and must have the ability to identify appropriate third party production companies, technology partners for specific projects as needed.
• Must have the ability to work proactively and independently to manage communications in all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of work experience as a Digital Producer in a creative agency, digital production shop or digital agency.
• Experience managing content (live action, post-production, animation, and CGI) production projects with third-party vendors.
• Experience in a web/e-commerce environment with online applications, interactive user experiences, and website design.
• Ongoing knowledge of web development, email and banner technologies.
• Understanding of business affairs process and know when to involve them in the product life cycle.
• Knowledge of SAG a plus.
• Experience with third party cost controllers, and ability to manage multiple production bids with multiple vendors.
• Knowledge of analytics and reporting implementation and software.
• Knowledge of best practices for social network platform advertising products and technology.

$80,000 - $95,000 a year

Video Link (1 min. max); show us why you're brave! We're not looking for the highest quality editing, just good content.

The role is based in Los Angeles, CA.

The base salary range is $80k - $95k plus benefits.