Associate Producer Job at Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh in Chicago

Job Title

Producer
Job Description

The Producer is responsible for translating creative ideas into project plans and deliverables across their specific discipline(s) of expertise. In addition to fundamental producer skills, production at Arc requires solid critical thinking and analytical skills, the ability to work independently, as well as a passion for guiding creative ideas from brief through project launch. The ideal candidate for this position will have ambitions of work that pushes creative and technological limits and experience in delivering a variety of integrated projects completed on time, within budget and to Arc's 'irresistible commerce' creative standards.
Responsibilities

Assist production department in delivering excellence across all aspects of production including scoping and ballparking creative concepts, building detailed project schedules, managing project scope, researching and securing production resources, quality controlling all deliverables, maintaining project documentation and communication with holistic project teams
Responsible for 'managing up' to appropriate Senior Producer, Production Supervisor, or Executive Producer and proactively seeking support/guidance when needed
Responsible for learning basics of integrated production terminology and processes (ie: color profiles, resolution, file specifications) across a variety of mediums
Able to research, identify, select, and negotiate with production suppliers (within The Pub or external) based on the scope, budget, and timeline of project and which partner is best suited to execute the creative vision
Communicates proactively with Creative, Business Leadership, Production Ops and Media partners on all aspects of the production including milestones, deliverables, and due dates to keep the production process flowing smoothly
Partners with more seasoned producers to understand, interpret, and articulate licensing verbiage for a wide array of mediums (photography, illustration, stock, music, talent, videography) and usage implications to the full team
Responsible for building critical relationships and maintaining the agency's reputation and standard of excellence with the external production industry
Directly reports to a specific Senior Producer, Production Supervisor, or Executive Producer, but functions as a part of the collective Pool Model of producers, available and able to work on any account across the agency depending on skills, need, talent fit and client assignment
Qualifications

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
0-2 years in production at an agency, production company or similar environment
Effective negotiation and positive-minded problem-solving skills required
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
Ability to collaborate with internal co-workers and external clients and vendors at a variety of levels and across functions
A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical-thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills
After-hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required
Competencies
Approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness, and forward-thinking
Works to pursue the of best creative ideas and creates an environment supportive of the best creative
Works seamlessly across agency functions and with partner agencies
Shares information, ideas, and opinions in a way that contributes to solutions
Collaborative team member that actively seeks out and tries to understand the opinions of others
Effectively communicates, informs and involves others to achieve shared objective
Manages conflict in a way that moves the team forward
Passionate about ideas, brands, the agency, and our clients' business
Identifies high-potential creative ideas and fights for them
Acts in accordance with a set of world-class professionals and personal standards
Demonstrates a strong work ethic that is determined, tenacious and tireless; a bias for action; and extraordinary dedication to results
Consistently delivers projects and commitments on deadline
Is nimble and recognizes the need to adjust style in different situations and settings
Thinks through problems by quickly narrowing in on core issues and identifying innovative and effective solutions
Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.
You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.
Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $53,960 - $71,610.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/6/26.