Senior Producer

Mars United Commerce is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus.

With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology.

The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor.

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We’re looking for a Senior Producer. The Senior Producer is a highly specialized, meticulously organized and industry connected project leader on all in-house or outsource production projects.

This person is deeply knowledgeable on the necessary processes and decision gates required to execute complex and / or specialized productions print and digital, or content and experiential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Produce content and experiences of all types : video, still, digital, social, audio, 3D, experiential, tech innovation, etc.
• Produce print and digital materials of all types : websites, displays, signage, publications, etc.
• Work with internal and external production resources / teams to help bring concepts to final execution
• Research and cultivate relationships with vendors, directors, editors, and creators
• Create and manage timelines with internal teams and third-party vendors
• Coordinate with Finance and Legal teams to develop estimates and contracts
• Negotiate talent contracts with union and non-union jobs
• Identify and source key production partners as well as internal resources that will best execute the final content / creative
• Manage the bidding process per clients’ agreements, including working with internal teams and procurement.
• Manage internal team’s schedule, travel and workflow of day-to-day projects
• Look for innovative ideas for creative and production methods while finding solutions to any technical production needs
• Keep a pulse on emerging trends and innovations in print / digital and or content / experiential
• Continue to grow your craft and skills
• All other duties as assigned by Creative Leadership

SKILL SETS REQUIRED :

• 5+ years of experience in production environment
• Mastery of AICP / AICE bids and guidelines
• Mastery of the SAG commercial agreement as well as experience with both celebrity and non-union talent
• Project workflow, budgets and scheduling experience
• Mastery of various printing processes and techniques
• Mastery of specs, dielines and vendor production requirements
• Mastery of technical problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaboration skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage people
• A solid network of vendor partners in the content / experiential or print / digital production community
• Ability to work closely with Creatives and Client Leadership
• Experience working with cost consultants
• Experience in the coordination and management of outsourced vendors
• Strong understanding of latest trends in media
• Process driven

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