Producer

At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only.

Department: Production

Reports to: Executive Producers and Director of Production

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel: 35%

Job Title: Producer
Position Function
A Producer is expected to manage and execute simultaneous projects across all content platforms including television, radio, video, digital or social content. This includes budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, technical specifications, quality assurance, and follows through to actualization of the project. Must be skilled at working on-site at live events, working with a lean team to coordinate capturing and editing footage. This is a client-facing role with direct client responsibilities during production.

Position‑Specific Responsibilities/Duties

Initiates/maintains communications and interactions with Account Leadership, Project Management and Creative Teams

Consults with Creative, Account, Research, and Business Affairs from inception of ideas through completion of production

Plans and implements production of TV, radio, video, digital or social content upon client approval of storyboards, scenarios, or scripts

Develops estimates and monitors budgets based on campaign deliverables/change orders

Generates and adheres to production schedules

Creates specifications documents based on deliverable scope and definitions

Determines resource requirements and engages third party vendors as necessary

Evaluates, solicits bids from, and negotiates with vendors

Works directly with cost consultants throughout process of production, meeting and adhering to established parameters

Directs production workflow through pre‑production meetings, casting, shooting, recording, editing, music, colour correction, and final client approval

Manages critical path milestones, evaluating risks and developing contingency plans

QA all final deliverables prior to launch minimizing project risks

Proactively communicates issues and resolutions to team within agency

Carries out any additional and unforeseen duties as required, ensuring the project’s success

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Three plus years production experience

Capable of interacting with clients, client‑facing responsibilities on production

Experience managing the development of projects with external vendors

Basic knowledge of SAG, AICP, AICE guidelines

Overall knowledge of film and digital capabilities and nomenclature

Current knowledge of industry prices, trends, and vendor capabilities

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business and professional communications, technical procedures or governmental regulations

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Foster innovative solutions

Key Characteristics/Desired Competencies

People person with potential leadership/managerial skills

Personality traits: organized, creative, logical, perceptive, decisive, trustworthy

Team player and consensus builder

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Extremely organized, yet flexible

Problem solver with ability to multitask

Positive attitude under pressure

Outgoing and approachable

Proactive

Passionate, curious and knowledgeable about production

At GSD&M, inclusion is our superpower. An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better, makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by the Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Awards year after year for our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion.

We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters, all while enjoying generous benefits, plenty of time off, and opportunities for growth whether you’re just starting out or have been in the biz for a while.

This role requires regular in‑office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in‑person team interactions and meetings as required.

GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please reach out to keisha.townsend@gsdm.com for support.

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