ABOUT RSR
We’re Ready Set Rocket, a fully integrated digital agency driving business transformation. A consultancy at heart, we help our clients navigate the fast-paced world of technology disruption and changing consumer behaviors.
We blend data, design, and media with conceptual and emotional storytelling to drive our client’s initiatives.
Forget what you’ve heard about agency culture we do things a little differently. When life comes first, stellar work follows.
We’re a people-first culture. Working here, you’re not just joining a crew of people passionate about creating incredible work;
you’re also joining a team that understands prioritizing flexibility, and holistic health goes way beyond just words.
We’re huge on collaboratively overcoming challenges by supporting each other every step of the way. We’re all about pushing boundaries, learning from mistakes, and using every project as a chance to evolve and find fulfillment in the work.
At Ready Set Rocket, we take our numerous Best Places to Work awards super seriously. Big ideas, big talent, big impact.
WHAT RSR OFFERS
Everyone deserves an environment where they can thrive. Ready Set Rocket offers a competitive package of benefits & perks including :
- Hybrid Workplace
- Health Benefits : Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan & Matching
- Fitness or Mental Wellness Reimbursement
- Work from Home Reimbursement
- Professional Development Subsidy
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Family Leave Policy
At Ready Set Rocket, we don’t really like to brag, but we’ve earned a bunch of company culture awards including...
- Built In NYC , NYC Best Small Companies "Best Places to Work" 2022
- Ad Age Small Agency Awards, " Best Agency Culture" 2018
- Crain’s " Best Places to Work " in NYC 2016 & 2017
- Ad Age, " Best Places to Work" 2016
YOUR IMPACT
Our Senior Producer role primarily revolves around leading the planning and execution of marketing and advertising initiatives for our clients.
This position leans more towards a project management function at a more senior level. The focus of our production team lies in project managing the multifaceted digital and creative campaigns we deliver to our clients.
These campaigns encompass various projects involving websites, social media, mobile applications, out-of-home advertising, motion graphics, interactive technologies, emerging technology applications, brand strategy, campaign strategy and concept development, media strategy, as well as some video and photo shoots.
Project Manager Extraordinaire : As a Senior Producer at RSR (this is not a Line / Video Producer role), your influence extends to managing larger and more complex projects, often with higher budgets and greater scope.
You're adept at orchestrating the seamless execution of multiple digital advertising projects simultaneously, ensuring each one receives the dedicated attention it deserves.
Whether leading groundbreaking digital marketing transformations for Fortune 500 companies, defining the roadmap for data-driven e-commerce platform launches, or providing high-level guidance in the creation of immersive interactive web experiences for cutting-edge technology brands, you are the conductor of success, driving innovation and excellence.
BridgeMaster : You're the linchpin in aligning client expectations with project deliverables, seamlessly connecting internal and external teams, vendors, contractors, and all stakeholders.
Your ability to foster robust client relationships is intrinsic to our ongoing success.
Team Mentor and Leader : As the Project Shepherd, you lead the way for the project team, offering mentorship and guidance to mid-level and junior staff.
Your role as a Senior Producer is to nurture your team's talents and cultivate their growth, a cornerstone of our agency's future.
Strategic Decision-Maker : You bear the responsibility of making pivotal decisions concerning project strategies, budgets, and timelines.
Your strategic acumen and capacity to navigate complexity are invaluable assets to our agency. You're the steadfast guide, capable of recognizing when to sound the alarm and to whom, while adeptly resolving issues autonomously, ensuring project trajectories remain unswayed, even when confronted with formidable challenges.
Financial Steward : As a Senior Producer, your role entails greater financial responsibility, requiring a heightened focus on budget estimation and resource allocation.
Your proficiency in precise financial forecasting and allocation is vital in maintaining our fiscal stability and facilitating our continued growth.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Planning Precision : Projects are planned and executed in a way that consistently meets or surpasses deadlines, reinforcing trust and reliability in our clients' eyes.
- Workflow Mastery and Fiscal Excellence : When all the elements of fiscal responsibility, including accurate estimates and aligned resourcing, are implemented effectively, the company’s profitability increases, while our clients benefit from cost-efficient, high-quality solutions that enable them to achieve their goals without financial strain.
- Client Success : Clients experience not just satisfaction but genuine excitement with the results of their projects. Positive feedback, glowing testimonials, and the potential for expanded partnerships with RSR are clear signals of your exceptional performance.
- Exceeding Expectations : Our projects consistently exceed clients' expectations, resulting in enhanced brand visibility, engagement, and conversions.
Clients witness higher returns on investment (ROI) and express enthusiasm for the remarkable results.
- Team Synergy : Drawing from your thought leadership, problem-solving acumen, and senior-level expertise, your leadership fosters enhanced collaboration and communication among project teams, resulting in a more productive and harmonious work environment.
- Company Prosperity : Your consistent track record of production excellence contributes to our agency's success, bolstering our brand, expanding our client base, and earning greater industry recognition.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Minimum of 4-5 years as Producer, (at least 1 or 2 at the Senior level), a more recent focus on leading strategy, digital marketing, or interactive web experiences in an advertising agency setting.
- Models the epitome of working independently and collaboratively, coupled with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Proven track record of successfully managing high-budget, complex projects across sectors.
- Deep understanding of digital marketing concepts, platforms, and tools, including websites, social media, video, email campaigns, SEO / SEM, and analytics.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective interactions with clients, team members, and vendors.
- Accurate and efficient project planning, calendar management, timeline development, resource allocation strategies.
- Keen attention to detail, especially during quality checks on digital assets.
- Advanced knowledge in project management tools, collaboration software, and digital marketing analytics platforms.
- Fluent in project management platforms basecamp, Monday.com and Kantata a plus!
- Knowledge of design principles, UX / UI, and web development technologies is a valuable asset.
At the discretion of RSR leadership, this job description is subject to change based on the evolving needs expected of the role and the changing demands of the business over time.
WORKPLACE CULTURE
Hybrid : We believe in the best of both worlds! As part of our hybrid work culture, you'll have the chance to collaborate with our team in our vibrant SOHO NYC office a few times a week.
Flexible : This role is most rewarding for those who master their own time. We're not your typical 9-5 punch-in, punch-out job.
We thrive in the ebb and flow to accommodate the evolving dynamics of our work. If you can embrace the freedom to work autonomously while adapting to the changing demands of our project life cycles, this is the right place for you.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is determined by years of experience and proven previous success in this role, level of expertise in the skills needed to perform this role at the highest level and cost of living in your area of residency.
EEO STATEMENT
At RSR we are conspiring to design a better world and we believe this goal can only be advanced by a team that is committed to diversity, represents different cultures, perspectives and backgrounds and prioritizes inclusivity as a pilar of our company culture.
RSR is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.