Senior Post Production Producer

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to innovate with brands? This role involves the development of strategies, creative concepts, content, and campaign implementation?  This role will be underpinned by passion and ambition, and those with experience in leading digital content and social campaigns within a creative agency will have an advantage.  You will oversee the costing for conceptualisation and post-production of jobs, including editing, CGI motion, video, and localization workflows etc., under the guidance of the Production Director / Executive Producer. They ensure that the job is delivered on time and on budget while meeting agency and client requirements.  As a Senior Post Producer, you will take a lead role in managing complex post-production projects, optimizing workflows, and ensuring seamless collaboration between internal and external stakeholders (clients) and to fulfil projects to the highest standards.  They will have a strong understanding of Video, Digital, and Film disciplines and collaborate closely with these departments. They create timing plans and budgets within our own systems, take responsibility for the review and approval process of the creative output, and ensure that the projects they oversee run on time and within budget  What you will be doing:  GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Ensure the creative integrity and vision of our productions are maintained throughout the post-production process. Lead post-production efforts across multiple workstreams, ensuring efficiency and quality  Take ownership of productions from initial brief to final delivery, overseeing every aspect of the post -production workflow. Work closely with clients to define campaign scope, estimates, and schedules, ensuring their needs and expectations are met. Efficiently schedule and allocate internal resources, maximizing team utilization and ensuring post-production timelines are met. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions that align with multiple client stakeholders’ requirements. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, Creative, Account Management, and Production teams to understand project requirements, challenges, and vision. Develop accurate post-production budgets, gain client sign-off, and ensure all stakeholders are aware of budget constraints before commencement. Monitor budget allocation, negotiate extensions, or additional costs when necessary, and report essential information to the Executive Producer. Supervise the post-production process, addressing any issues related to deadlines, live dates, and editing time. Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering their growth and development within the post-production environment. Strive to follow and implement the defined production processes within BRANDTECH+ and with partners  Handle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment   Face adversity, setbacks and negativity with a resilient mindset and attitude  Embody the company values, instil these behaviours within all team members  Drive continuous improvement through each step of the process and consult on process improvements  Close off projects to set standards/requirement      INITIATE & PLAN THE PROJECT:   Receive new briefs and manage the process of transforming unclear briefs into well prepared briefs where applicable Develop and optimize workflows for creative/social and localization projects    Calculating a thorough and accurate budget for each project, gaining sign-off from the client. Making sure that all parties are aware of any limitations imposed by the budget. Sign-off should always be gained before any work of any kind can commence.  Work to the BRANDTECH+ Way of Working while executing projects   Identify stakeholders and create a communication plan to ensure each of them has access to the right level of information  Set deadlines with partners and challenge unrealistic timelines to ensure workload is managed based on creative processes  Create project plan and identify key milestones for each of the projects you are assigned  Work closely with the Production Director, Executive Producer and Resource/Studio Manager to staff the project correctly based on the required deliverables and deadlines  Identify risks and possible issues and create risk registers  Work closely with the creative team to define a cost, scope and time plan for the projects  Prepare and run effective and structured client and team kick-off meetings.  Create and manage the delivery of project documentation.        MANAGE PROJECT EXECUTION, MONITORING AND CONTROL:   Coordinate development and delivery among various project participants.  Prioritize and manage workload of the project team  Partner liaison when required, presenting project scopes, cost estimates and timing plans  Build partner relationship and ensure their needs and requirements are addressed, while following the BRANDTECH+ ways of working  Monitor the progress of the project delivery within scope and budget with the planned resources. Prepare status reports for the stakeholders and actively manage the control of project progress using weekly action points  Follow the BRANDTECH+ change control process for any changes needed in the scope, budget, timelines or resource requirement  Create and keep up to date all related project documentation and ensure compliance in the BRANDTECH+ system  Proactively problem-solve, mitigate risks and plan for future issues  Be accountable for the financial profitability of the project and actively manage cost overburn and time logged daily  Ensure final deliverables are quality  Reconciliations upon project completion.  What you need to be great in this role:  Minimum of 7 years of dedicated post-production experience, specifically within a Creative, Events, or Production Agency, showcasing expertise in print and digital. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a demanding workload under pressure, adeptly prioritizing tasks, planning strategically, and overseeing multiple concurrent assignments. Proven track record of successfully executing campaigns across diverse platforms. Comprehensive grasp of current trends and developments in new media and technology, with the ability to leverage these insights in advertising and digital marketing. Previous exposure to Resource and Production services sourcing. Entrepreneurial mindset with a readiness to refine essential business management skills. Positive and proactive outlook, leveraging experience to devise optimal solutions for each project within your purview. Effective communication skills in high-pressure scenarios and client-facing environments. Openness to share expertise and collaborate seamlessly with a global network of colleagues. Inquisitive nature, unafraid to seek clarification, and possessing an innate ability to identify and mitigate project risks. Advocate for effective and personable communication with all stakeholders. Proactive and resourceful approach in all endeavours.Our values shape everything we do:  Be Ambitious to succeed    Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible    Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work    Be always learning and listening to understand    Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations    Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations      BRANDTECH+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.    BRANDTECH+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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