The producer works as part of the production team to bring creative ideas and projects to life. They work on all stages of production and on projects across a range of mediums, including TV, web video, live action, animation, content creation and post-production editing and audio, social media assets, radio, 3D motion, and everything in between. They collaborate closely with production partners, creatives, and the agency’s client services team to successfully manage projects.
ResponsibilitiesReview new project requests; advise on budgets and timing; and create work-back schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
Act as the primary production authority from kickoff to delivery; champion innovative approaches; demonstrate project management excellence and cross-functional leadership; and lead small-scale through complex integrated productions, including multiple concurrent projects.
Present projects, estimates, and production processes at client presentations; and coordinate communication through meetings and Slack notes across accounts, creative, content, freelancers, production houses, directors, and audio partners.
Review project assets and outputs before client feedback or final trafficking; and identify broadcast production process improvements.
Manage all talent documentation, including contract creation, uploads, cycle tracking, residual payments, and related activities.
Source and research production partners as required; monitor new industry players, techniques, and trends; and propose creative solutions to problems that arise.
Manage production billing; and create and track estimates, invoices, and POs.
Manage monthly revenue reporting, project actuals, and forecasts for the following month; produce agency and client internal videos, case studies, and sizzle reels; and mentor junior producers.
5+ years of experience in live action video production, in a creative agency environment
Passionate about the broadcast industry and always looking for new opportunities to bring ideas to life
Collaborative mindset with proven leadership capabilities and the ability to foster strong team dynamics
Excellent communicator with the ability to build professional relationships
Proactive in finding creative solutions
Maintains rigorous quality assurance and financial stewardship, ensuring unparalleled precision across all facets of the production life cycle
Up to date with current social industry trends
Deep working knowledge of ACTRA and UDA commercial agreement rules
Strong organizational skills
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in live action video production in a creative agency environment
- Deep working knowledge of ACTRA and UDA commercial agreement rules
- Proven project management experience leading small to complex integrated productions
- Experience creating and managing budgets, estimates, invoices, POs, and monthly revenue reporting
- Experience managing talent documentation, contracts, cycle tracking, and residual payments
- Strong organizational skills and rigorous quality assurance/financial stewardship
- Excellent communication, leadership, and ability to build professional relationships
- Up to date with current social industry trends
- Proactive problem-solving and ability to propose creative production solutions
What We Do
LG2 is the largest independent creative agency in Canada, founded in 1991 in Montreal. As a Certified B Corporation™, it focuses on brand experience, combining creativity and technology to drive sustainable growth for progressive brands. The agency specializes in strategic planning, creative development, advertising, and design, helping clients create impactful, culturally resonant brand experiences across multiple touchpoints.
