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Risk Placement Services is hiring: Producer- Garage in Chicago

Risk Placement Services, Chicago, IL, USA

Pay: $70,000-$85,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


Location
Chicago (Hybrid 2‑3 Days Onsite)

About The Kitchen North America
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It's a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.

Are you ready to join an award‑ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global “In‑House Agency of The Year”, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special – a team that's dedicated to creating ground‑breaking work and pushing limits.

At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry – we want trailblazers ready to lead the next big thing! We want individuals passionate about producing award‑winning work and eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside the brief.

Role Overview
As a Producer, you will bridge ideas and reality to create breakthrough creative work. You’ll collaborate with creative teams and project managers to source solutions and plan the creation of content. You’ll use your network of partners and suppliers to deliver better‑than‑ever work, or to identify how to do what has never been done before. You and your team will find ways to make great content and experiences at the speed of culture.

Core Responsibilities

Production Scoping: Quickly and reliably scope ideas during the creative process to help manage and shape the idea during development.

Production Planning: Leverage suppliers and other creators to plan and execute a range of ideas. Find and source partners and experts who can bring ideas to life.

Shoot Management: Plan and execute a range of shoots & projects from large‑scale content shoots (TV, Digital) to small‑scale photography and sound recordings. Run a production schedule and manage many creators on site.

Event Management: Organize and manage small‑scale, social‑led events, from planning to execution, including venue selection, vendor management, logistics planning, and on‑site coordination.

Client Management: Create confidence‑inspiring pre‑production presentations that anticipate brand partner feedback and proactively address concerns.

Budget Management: Manage the costs and processes of a large‑budget production, preventing scope creep and cost overruns.

Experience & Skills

5+ years in a production department at a traditional, social, or experiential agency producing social content.

Proven track record of successful shoots and complex executions.

University or college diploma, or other education related to content production.

History of working with creative teams and faithfully bringing ideas to life.

Experience producing a variety of project types including social content & assets, campaign production, video, motion graphics and digital banners.

Experience with experiential production and event management (plus).

Experience executing integrated productions, overseeing large multi‑discipline teams, vendor procurement/management, and ensuring overall quality with multiple deliverables and workstreams.

Basic knowledge and understanding of USA and Canada Entertainment Laws.

Experience partnering and developing relationships with non‑traditional production vendors.

Proficiency in project management and leading client conversations.

Established roster of suppliers, technology partners, directors, and other skilled creators.

Experience managing expenses, paying invoices, and financial processes.

Excellent presentation and communication skills in group environments.

Passion for food and food marketing.

Desire to create award‑winning, internationally recognized work.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $70,000$85,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job‑related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen's total rewards program.

The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.

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In Summary: The Kitchen North America is looking for a producer in Chicago . The team is a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums . The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 .

En Español: Localización Chicago (Híbrido 2‐3 días en el lugar) Sobre la cocina América del Norte La cocina reúne una gama de disciplinas y capacidades. Es un equipo de creativos, productores, analistas de datos y expertos sociales que trabajan juntos para entregar ideas notables que viven en una variedad de medios, desde lo social hasta la televisión. Este equipo se mueve a la velocidad de la cultura. Está construido para responder a las tendencias y los acontecimientos cuando ocurren, surgiendo con ideas que trascienden las redes sociales para capturar el espíritu del momento, ganar breves impresiones mediáticas y hacer hablar al país. Colaborará con equipos creativos y gerentes de proyectos para obtener soluciones y planificar la creación del contenido. Utilizará su red de socios y proveedores para ofrecer un trabajo mejor que nunca, o identificar cómo hacer lo que no se ha hecho antes. Usted y su equipo encontrarán maneras de crear grandes contenidos y experiencias a la velocidad de la cultura. Responsabilidades fundamentales Objetivos de producción: Proporcionar ideas rápidamente y confiablemente durante el proceso creativo para ayudar a administrar y dar forma a la idea durante el desarrollo. Planificación de producción Gestión de eventos: organizar y administrar eventos a pequeña escala, liderados por la sociedad, desde la planificación hasta la ejecución, incluida la selección del lugar, gestión de proveedores, planificación logística y coordinación en el sitio. Administración de clientes: crear presentaciones pre-productivas que inspiran confianza para anticiparse al feedback de los socios de marca y abordar proactivamente las preocupaciones. Gestión presupuestaria: gestionar los costos y procesos de una producción con un gran presupuesto, evitando desbordamientos de alcance y excedentes de costes. Experiencia y habilidades ganan más de 5 años en un departamento de producción en una agencia tradicional, social o experimental que produce contenido social. Pruebado historial de sesiones exitosas y ejecuciones complejas. La compensación individual dentro de este rango se determina en función de factores relacionados con el trabajo tales como experiencia, habilidades, nivel de responsabilidad, equidad interna y necesidades empresariales. Este rango representa el salario base esperado para este papel y no incluye otros elementos del programa de recompensas totales de The Kitchen.