Executive Producer Job at Invision Communications in Chicago

We’re an experiential marketing agency that specializes in creating dynamic brand experiences that make an impact, and we believe these experiences are important moments that can happen anywhere — whether onsite at an event, online, at the top of a billboard or in any other channel of a campaign.

Audiences are overwhelmed with other brands competing for their attention, so it takes a true expert to break through and make those moments an experience. That’s where we come in… employee-owners with a diverse skillset and history of doing darn-good, results-driven, award-winning work.

With offices in SF Bay Area, New York and Chicago, our client partners include some of the most recognizable brands in the world. We help brands own every moment, wherever they take place.

Job Title : Executive Producer

Supervision Received : VP, Experience Delivery / Executive Producer

Exemption Status : Exempt

Job Summary

The Executive Producer manages large and complex projects and campaigns and may manage several layers of producers and multiple project elements. They collaborate with the Client, AM, Strategists, Executive Creative Director and other Producers to define the project scope, audience experience, deliverables and budget, and to select and manage all of the resources required to bring the project to successful completion. They are responsible for maintaining positive productive relationships with the all team members and serve as a key and valued resource to the client both within and outside of projects.

Tasks / Responsibilities

The general duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows :

Discover / Design

Collaborate with AM, Strategists, Executive Creative Director and other Producers on client messaging, audience experience, creative development, project scope and deliverables and proposal design and delivery

Serve in the proposal and throughout the project as the senior level client contact regarding project budget and our ability to deliver the promised audience experience

Oversee creation of project and proposal budgets, negotiate pricing with vendors in coordination with assigned Producers and all other team members

Take a lead role in client presentations

Deliver

Collaborate with the team on selection of resources and oversee Producers in the management and coordination of all resources and vendors

Serve outside of the project as a key and valued resource to the client in developing and structuring future projects

Modify and review budgets as required throughout the project in collaboration with the entire project team and client.

Absorb client and team input and incorporate into improving the audience experience.

Support and manage entire team to ensure we are meeting creative and production milestones throughout the creative and production processes.

Collaborate with AM to lead the post project meetings with clients and internal teams

Oversee reconciliation of proposal and project budgets and ensure all assets are archived

Review and approve all vendor invoices in a timely manner

Office Responsibilities

Input and maintain data in project management systems

Share knowledge and serve as a mentor to other team members

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Minimum ten years of experience in production and / or project management

Ability to create and manage production budgets of any size

Proficiency in all skill set areas

Takes a leadership role in managing large and complex teams and projects

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and effectively communicate the project vision to the client

Ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines

Ability to manage multiple projects over long periods of time with changing deadlines while remaining flexible and positive

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Outstanding presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Client focused, accountable and able to lead teams effectively

Demonstrates problem solving skills and is resolution focused

Passion for creating engaging and impactful audience experiences

Extensive knowledge of MS Office, MAC and / or PC

Familiarity with additional software such as Adobe Suite, etc.

Willing and able to travel

Hours

Office hours are 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). However, due to the nature and scope of the position days and hours may fluctuate.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job duties that may include an average amount of lifting (+ or – 25lbs.), sitting, bending, stooping and standing is required.

Travel Requirements

Heavy travel is associated with this position. Travel for InVision related business is reimbursable at the amount allotted under state & federal guidelines.

Education / Experience :

This position requires a minimum of ten years experience in the area of production or project management and a proven track record of completed projects.

The salary range for this role is from $150,000.00 to $185,000.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, which if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for benefits including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

The above statements are meant to describe the general routine nature of work performed by people being assigned to this classification. This should not be construed as a contract or an all-inclusive list of job requirements. Invision management reserves the right to alter the job description and / or position classification based upon business necessity and company profitability.

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