Producer (Color)

Business Unit: Company 3Position: ProducerLocation: New York, NY (On Site)*Pay Range: $70,000 - $100,000 USD annuallyPOSITION SUMMARY:The Producer is responsible for overseeing the color workflow for assigned Colorists, managing day-to-day project execution, client relationships, and coordination with internal teams. This role supports Short Form advertising projects and reports directly to the SVP, Global Managing Director, Advertising. The position requires on-site presence in our New York studio as needed to support client sessions and Colorist/project needs. MAIN DUTIES:

The Producer is responsible for managing artist and client relationships alongside overseeing project execution. This includes managing schedules, budgets, workflows, and serving as the main point of contact for clients through email, phone, and in-person meetings. The Senior Producer will also collaborate closely with Colorists and internal teams to ensure smooth session execution and client satisfaction.  Other duties include:

• Manage project elements, schedules, budgets, and workflows for assigned Colorists.
• Manage Colorist schedules and manage session times to maximize efficiency and with a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Interface with Colorists regarding sessions, specs, and client needs 
• Ensure all sessions are properly booked with the correct resources and specifications communicated internally.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, maintaining timely and professional communication
• Responsible for bidding, budgeting, and billing processes, coordinating with Accounting to ensure accurate invoicing
• Responsible for all project details and project set up —offline references, color references, source materials, and delivery specs
• Communicate OT, weekend and holiday staffing needs as needed to all necessary parties.
• Create tasks in the task management system for billable, non-billable, testing, and pro bono work.
• Ensure the operations team is aware of any special setup needs (e.g., virtual tools). 
• Welcome and escort clients to sessions, maintaining a visible producer presence throughout.
• Regularly check in with artists, clients, color assistants, and client services to provide comprehensive session support.
• Communicate changes or delays promptly to clients and coordinate alternative solutions to keep sessions on schedule.
• Anticipate challenges proactively and develop creative solutions that balance client expectations and internal capabilities.
• Coordinate timely delivery of all project elements with the Deliverables team to meet deadlines.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients to understand project requirements and provide status updates.
• Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Managing Director, and Head of Production to escalate issues and develop innovative solutions to challenges.

WHAT YOU BRING:The ideal candidate will have prior professional experience in successfully delivering large scale commercial advertising projects as a Producer in a Post Production, or Post Production Color/Finishing facility, possess an expert understanding of post-production scheduling and the critical importance of meeting deadlines. They will bring strong knowledge of the digital editorial process, including the relationship between offline and online editorial workflows. They will bring a proven ability to manage time-sensitive, competing priorities effectively. They will bring the ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented in high-pressure or challenging situations. Additional desired skills include:

• Previous experience in one or more of the following environments: Color Production, Offline Production, and/or VFX / Finishing Production.
• Demonstrated skill in anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong general computer literacy.
• Ability to manage a high volume of emails and solve problems proactively and efficiently.
• Can-do, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for both individual and team outcomes.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to delegate tasks clearly to a large team in order to achieve common goals.
• Ability to follow direction precisely and provide timely, comprehensive updates with thorough follow-through.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of the finishing process, with good judgment on when to escalate issues.
• Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal communication and exceptional client service skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible or extended hours on short notice when required.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs. The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by February 21, 2025.

Powered by JazzHR