Producer

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Creative and Brand Teams to determine the best possible approach to bring creative to life. Has a solid understanding of production processes and is able to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment with the support and mentorship of an Executive Producer
• Engages early and often in the development of creative to provide ongoing feedback and input. Weighs in on feasibility while continually assessing how best to leverage the creative opportunity.  
• Supports, protects and advances the idea, ensuring the best possible execution of the creative at every step.  
• Develops a road map for production, laying out optimal timing and milestones with Project Management and Brand Teams.
• Works closely with Creative Teams to source, review and select the best production partners for a project  - keeping an eye on scale to make sure the approach is appropriate for the project objectives and budget.
• Assembles resources and negotiates cost to achieve client budget objectives. 
• Coordinates and supervises production partners throughout the process.
• Develops comprehensive estimates with a thorough understanding of all moving parts. Closely manages the project budget to keep costs in line.
• Initiates Production Contracts and Statement of Work for production partners and facilitates their execution with Business Affairs and Barkley Legal Team.
• On-going research and pre-screening of production partners including Directors, Production Companies, Music, Sound Design, Editorial, Motion Graphics, Animation, Experiential and other resources as needed.
• Has a basic understanding of SAG/ AFTRA guidelines for production. Works closely with Business Affairs and Executive Producer to ensure the Agency is in compliance with the SAG/AFTRA contract at all times. 
• Works with Business Affairs and outside resources to negotiate and secure rights and clearances for work as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to operate with independently and/or with support from Executive Producer.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to be a hands-on producer as required.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently create budgets and schedules.
• Ability to manage/supervise multiple projects within budget and ensure related timeline completion.
• Ability to provide clear and concise direction to agency partners within Barkley and with clients.
• Ability to travel to as required by the production.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience in generating production plans and schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.