Creative Services Producer

WHO WE ARE

Kodi Collective™ Marketing Execution Services offers a versatile portfolio of creative and marketing production solutions that will inspire companies to think differently about how they take their brand to market. We’ve got the expertise to guide customers through what’s possible, to execute reliably, and to deliver with passion because we care about the brand as much as our customers do.

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WHAT DOES THE PRODUCER, CREATIVE SERVICES DO?

The Creative Services Producer is responsible for managing all aspects of complex customer campaigns, utilizing both internal and external people and assets. This includes customer and supplier relationship management as you oversee the entire production process from pre-production through post-production, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The Creative Services Producer will have campaign level P&L responsibility, ensuring the financial health of each project. This role requires a combination of creative services expertise, project management acumen, and client communication abilities. This role is located in our office, in Nashville with travel as needed to oversee productions (~25%).

In this broad and highly impactful role you will be responsible for:

Project Management:

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of image and video production including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and logistics.
• Oversee the buyout of studio spaces and locations to ensure they meet the requirements for each shoot.
• Collaborate with the customer and creative team to develop and execute production plans that align with project goals and creative vision.

Staffing and Vendor Management:

• Source, negotiate, and hire freelance talent, including photographers, directors, stylists, hair and makeup artists, and production assistants.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and services.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to freelance staff to maintain high standards of work.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial accountability.
• Monitor P&L statements for each project, identifying areas for cost-saving and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure all financial records and invoices are accurately maintained and processed in a timely manner.

Production Oversight:

• Supervise on-site production, ensuring all elements are executed according to plan.
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the production process, making real-time decisions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure that all productions adhere to company standards, safety protocols, and legal requirements.

Post-Production:

• Oversee the post-production process, including editing, retouching, and final delivery of assets.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the quality standards and specifications set by the creative team and clients.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Serve as the main point of contact for all production-related inquiries and updates.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication between internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders effectively utilizing project management tools such as Airtable, Asana or Monday

A typical week may look like this:

Monday: Kick-off the week with a team meeting to review the week's schedule, priorities, and any outstanding issues from the previous week. Identify areas of scope creep and sufficiently resolve with the customer. Develop detailed production schedules, shot lists, and logistics plans.

Tuesday: Reach out to studio partners and talent management agencies to confirm bookings and negotiate rates for upcoming shoots. Document bookings and rates in a clear and centralized template.

Wednesday: Analyze current project budgets, review P&L statements, and adjust financial plans as necessary.

Thursday: Shoot Day: Supervise the photo/video shoot, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on schedule. Handle any issues that arise promptly. Post-Shoot Wrap-Up: Review the shoot with the creative team, ensuring all necessary shots were captured. Begin preliminary post-production planning.

Friday: Coordinate with editors and retouchers to begin post-production work. Review initial edits and provide feedback. Assess the financial performance of the week's shoots, updating P&L statements and identifying areas for cost optimization.

WHO ARE YOU?

You are a strong leader who demonstrates the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team, influence leaders and peers and foster collaboration.

You are highly organized and detail-oriented, able to develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and projects stay on track.

You are an expert communicator – tackling difficult conversations with clients with poise, tact, and control.

You are accountable and take ownership of a situation to drive the desired outcomes

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in photography, media production, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably within the creative industry.
• Proven experience managing P&L responsibilities and overseeing complex budgets.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management and production software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, project management software).
• Flexibility to travel and work irregular hours as required.

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