ABOUT THE AGENCY:
David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades, we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isn't just a business proposition, but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable, together. David&Goliath is a collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Producer's role is to work independently on his/her own projects as well as teaming with other Content Producers to manage projects of varying scope and scale to completion, including radio, animatics, pitch videos, television, longer format, digital, and social, on-time and within budget.
- Producer should be confident in booking and supervising TV and radio sessions and post-production sessions.
- Producer will oversee day-to-day production activities for assigned projects, including creating production budgets and production schedules for most efficient approach, vendor searches, bidding through cost consultants, casting, pre-production, talent booking, production, music composition/licensing, editing, post-production, and final delivery.
- Producer will work closely with other producers as well as the creative teams, account teams, project management, and Business Affairs. Serves as the Leader on his/her projects, maintaining constant communication with these departments on a daily basis, to keep them informed and ahead of the curve during all phases of production, provide guidance, rally teams, and steer projects to keep them on track.
- Will search for, call in, and review showreels for directors, editors, music houses, VFX companies, AI companies, etc., and suggest perfect vendor matches to creative teams – both the clear choices, as well as discovering/introducing new choices.
- Will organize information, schedule meetings, track costs, and complete paperwork and reports.
- Reports to Executive Producer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum three (3) years of previous agency and/or production company or post-production company experience.
- Must have strong knowledge of video and radio production and feel very comfortable bidding, scheduling, and producing projects without supervision.
- Critically important to have excellent organizational skills, and to be extremely detail oriented. Also must be able to see the big picture, and how details impact it.
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects concurrently, working under tight deadlines.
- Must possess excellent problem-solving skills; critically important to have excellent ability to anticipate problems and clearly articulate creative solutions.
- Strong working knowledge of SAG/AFTRA talent rules.
- Working knowledge of the music creation/acquisition landscape, including music copyright, licensing, and legal parameters.
- Strong ability to recognize, identify, and avert any and all potential legal issues.
- Strong interpersonal relations skills, with ability to consistently display a professional demeanor, stay cool under pressure, and handle strong personalities.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Team player, collaborator, and open mind to finding efficient and effective ways to work.
- Automotive production experience is a plus.
The base salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 + plus benefits. The role is based in Los Angeles, CA and CA candidates only.
Please note: This role requires the Producer to be onsite in the D&G office 3 days per week - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, on any day some on-set production, on-site editorial and Post-Production, and occasional travel may also be required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees can thrive.
Skills Required
- At least three years of agency, production company, or post-production company experience
- Strong knowledge of video and radio production
- Ability to bid, schedule, and produce projects independently
- Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving and creative solution development skills
- Strong working knowledge of SAG/AFTRA talent rules
- Working knowledge of music creation, acquisition, copyright, licensing, and legal requirements
- Ability to identify and prevent potential legal issues
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain a professional demeanor under pressure
- Automotive production experience
- California residency or ability to work in Los Angeles, California
- Availability to work onsite three days per week and attend production or post-production activities as needed
What We Do
David&Goliath is dedicated to helping challenger brands outsmart and outperform the competition. Being a challenger brand is about a mindset, not a market position. It's the same mindset that drives us to be more observant, innovative and brave. It’s why we dig deeper to find and identify consumer behaviors that others overlook. It’s why our strategic and creative ideas are more compelling and more human. It’s also why we offer integrated creative capabilities that enable us to be nimble enough to move and adapt at the speed of the market. And, lastly, it’s why we’re brave enough to question the status quo rather than follow the lead of others
