Executive Producer Job at Stratacomm LLC in Washington

Description:

Stratacomm seeks an Executive Producer to manage all aspects of TV/video production and critical business affairs related to the work. The Executive Producer is the primary production point of contact for the internal creative, project management and client service teams and external directors and production houses. They are a master of their craft and will support projects of all sizes and complexity, bringing best-in-class creative to life and championing diversity initiatives within the work. This role requires the ability to innovate and color outside the lines of industry production norms.

Creative. Collaborative. Inquisitive. Driven. Spirited. Nimble. Ethical. These attributes aren't easily discernible from a resume, but they are some of the core traits Stratacomm looks for when hiring a new team member. As a client service organization, we ask a lot from our people. In return, we offer an exceptional place to work. Where people grow personally and professionally. Where they are recognized and rewarded for bringing their best efforts forward each day. It’s a place where people come together to do great work, have fun and enjoy success.

This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages all aspects of the production process, from concept development to post-production, including collaborating with the creative team and managing external directors, production houses and vendors to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and on budget.
• Partners closely with the Executive Creative Director/Creative Director for the client/project to establish a creative point of view and push to improve creative output through execution and craft.
• Develops and maintains a production vendors roster to complement and supplement the internal creative team, including leading efforts to cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture within our production work.
• Develops a relationship with clients along with a deep understanding of the client’s guidelines and competitive bidding best practices, ensuring all work is produced with creative and client needs in mind.
• Deploys industry expertise to manage selection and negotiation of all outsideproduction vendor contracts based on scope, budget and timeline of the project and which vendor is best suited to recreate the creative vision.
• Oversees the development of director’s treatments, shooting boards, casting, location scouting and all production logistics.
• Translates client feedback into actionable creative guidance, in real time.
• Creates and manages project timelines, estimates and scopes of work.
• Manages administrative/business affairs aspects of production, including vendor and talent contracts, budgets, invoice review/approval, and job wrap-out procedures, and collaborates with the legal and finance teams to ensure compliance and adherence to agency policies.
• Exhibits passion and maintains knowledge of latest industry trends (music, media, distribution, directors, film, tech, etc.) and our clients’ businesses.
• Drives innovation to build production learnings and teach/foster internal teams.
• Works closely with department leads to vet upcoming projects while bringing production solutions to the table to accomplish the creative vision.
• Plays an integral role identifying growth opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in agency production across broadcast TV, OLV, social media, experiential, VR, and AR.
• Experience with Hispanic market productions (Spanish-reliant and bilingual) a plus, but not required.
• Existing, best-in-class production relationships, commensurate experience managing external vendors/partners, and a deep understanding of SAG and non-union talent guidelines and contracts.
• Solid understanding of the creative process and outstanding creative sensibility with a proven track record of producing effective, impactful work.
• Balance a sense of calm and good judgment while being both empathetic and firm if/when needed. Ability to recognize and parse what’s flexible/adaptable, and what’s not.
• Effective negotiation and excellent problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Highly organized team player with effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage/oversee multiple projects of varied scale concurrently, including experience with producing projects with budgets ranging from <$50,000 to $1 million+.
• Excellent communication skills that help make collaborations/meetings more efficient (recap notes/outlines, action items, etc.).
• Extensive expertise creating timelines, staff plans and scopes of work, and developing and managing budgets.
• High attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Honesty, integrity and a commitment to the highest professional standards.
• Experience with using project management tools to create timelines and manage creative workflows (e.g., Asana, Trello).
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

About the Organization:

Do great work. Have fun. Success will follow.

Stratacomm was founded on these principles 30 years ago. Today, it is an independently owned, full-service strategic communications agency that helps clients raise awareness, enhance reputation, shape policy and build market share. With offices in Washington, D.C. and Detroit, in recent years, Stratacomm has been named one of Washingtonian’s 50 Great Places to Work, one of PR News’ Top Places to Work in PR and one of Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. We are creators, copywriters, storytellers, digital strategists, content producers, program managers, social listeners, and more. With deep expertise in transportation & new mobility, energy & sustainability, and government and social change, our reputation is built on delivering exceptional client service and measurable results.

Stratacomm offers employees a best-in-class workplace culture and competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, medical, vision, dental insurance, Open PTO, Paid Parental Leave, and a Remote-First work policy designed to fit your needs. Employees responded with 100% agreement to the statement “Stratacomm is a great place to work” on all recent engagement surveys.

Stratacomm is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment.