Agency Producer

Agency Producer - Production Advertising

Craft London

Hybrid working from the McCann WorldGroup offices at Bishopsgate

WHO WE ARE

Who are we? It’s simple really. We are a creative communications agency with the spirit and passion of a boutique and the rock-like support of the world’s biggest advertising network. We explore strange new worlds, seek out new life forms and boldly go where no one has gone before in the dogged pursuit of compelling and impactful work which transforms the brands in our care.

Working with us is a little like taking a journey into the unknown – with a massive safety net around you. We encourage an entrepreneurial approach in all that we do and believe that the best ideas can come from anyone – and anywhere. We’ll give you the tools and the support you need to build your career and only ask that you bring us your passion, commitment, and energy to make a difference.

As one of the industry’s largest global production networks, Craft’s teams collaborate to create smart, bespoke, networked client solutions for many world-class brands. We’re CRAFT London, we are a production and marketing communications agency delivering content across print, digital and video media. Our mission is to help world class brands drive efficiency with the seamless delivery of the final product to markets around the world.

YOUR ROLE

The Agency Producer leads the origination of bespoke content projects (TV's, film, stills, video, music, animation) from inception to completion, assuming responsibility for day-to-day management of the process and workflow with a particular focus on the origination of moving content through outside production companies.

This particular role will focus on advertising production for a global account, working heavily with cost controllers.

YOUR GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

All Producers in the team will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Ensure that projects are delivered to the highest quality, on time and on budget
• Recognise and nurture good creativity
• Protect & follow the production process
• Carry out everything you do with great attention to detail
• Always be organised
• Have excellent production knowledge, maintaining strong local and international production connections and staying abreast of changes and new talent in the industry
• Build strong working relationships internally and with production partners and clients, with a pleasant, proactive and firm but fair working manner
• Be assertive, to keep the client, production partners and internal teams motivated - no matter what unforeseen situation arises
• Have clear written and verbal communication skills
• Be proactive – keeping two steps ahead of everyone else, never making assumptions and always leading
• Proactively anticipate potential problems and formulate smart solutions
• Be flexible to adapt to changing business needs
• Have resilience to always keep the processes flowing
• Ensure all financials are kept up to date: estimates, POs, timesheets, invoices, billing
• Work closely with the team to help each individual succeed
• A good sense of humour and optimistic outlook.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Scope and plan of all your specific projects
• Good knowledge of top companies, celebrated work, talent, techniques and technology around TVC production
• Lead the production process of your content projects managing the quality, time and budget
• Understand the requirements and feedback from clients, creative and account management
• Find the best production solution to deliver projects to the highest quality, on time and within budget
• Maintain a close relationship with production companies and local talent
• Liaise with Business Affairs for items related to talent, insurance, playouts and billing
• Manage the costs reconciliation of his/her projects

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Solid experience in agency producing
• Good understanding of production techniques including remote production and digital technologies
• Relationships with production companies and talent at a local level
• Experience of scoping and planning projects within timescales and budget
• Experience and a strong understanding of post-production (although we have a separate Post team)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agency Production side advertising background
• Heavy TVC experience
• Solid skills and proven examples of handling cost controllers
• Ability to liaise with senior level global clients

NOTE: this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

No external recruitment agencies please.

More than just a paycheck…

As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, subsidised private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer:

• Three ‘Time Well Taken’ days throughout the year where we switch off collectively with our MWG UK partner agencies

• On-demand 1:1 mental health and coaching support through MyndUp (alongside a free Headspace membership!)

• A hybrid way of working with 3 days a week in the office

• Access to on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office)

• Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular ‘Lounge Nights’ in the office rooftop social space

• Monthly agency get togethers focused around moment's that matter.

• Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external partnerships with NABS and the IPA

• Your birthday off – because who wants to work on their birthday?

• A tree planted in your name for every year you celebrate your McCanniversary

• A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances

• Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice