Producer

We are seeking a fully remote Producer to join our innovative online team at Yellowbrick and Animation Mentor to develop leading online education for the arts, media, and entertainment industries. 

The Producer will primarily focus on assisting the various internal teams at Yellowbrick and Animation Mentor to execute against the Company’s strategic roadmap. The Producer will work with the marketing, sales, and product teams to build and market learning content as well as execute against all revenue-generating tests and goals.

The ideal candidate will be a leader with a knack for problem-solving and a commitment to improving processes while producing quality work.

About Yellowbrick and Animation Mentor:

Yellowbrick (www.yellowbrick.co) is a pioneer in education and career exploration for the arts, media, and entertainment industries, recognized as the top EdTech company in North America and ranked #6 globally in the inaugural "World's Top EdTech Companies 2024" list by TIME and Statista. We develop exciting, accessible online programs in collaboration with top brands in media and culture (e.g. Rolling Stone, IndieWire, Complex, Billboard) and with world-renowned universities (e.g. Parsons, NYU, FIT). 

Animation Mentor, a Yellowbrick brand, is the original online animation school. Our students learn directly from working industry professionals – with more instructors from major studios than any other school – and get the one-on-one time they need to prepare for a successful career in the animation industry. Animation Mentor students learn using our proprietary online campus, exclusive feedback tools, and real-world production pipeline. We have an alumni community of over 20,000 students in over 105 countries, now working in world-class studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, Industrial Light & Magic, Blizzard, WETA, and many more.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan production schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Lead communication between Yellowbrick’s internal departments to exceed timeline expectations and deliver high-quality product, creative, and editorial assets as needed.
• Manage logistics of creating and marketing new and/or existing products.
• Contribute to the creation of marketing assets through ideation, scoping, and writing copy.
• Conduct QA of video, static image, and written assets.
• Moderate live webinars or attend virtual events on behalf of Yellowbrick.
• Lead and participate in regular meetings to track goals and manage project progress.
• Other duties and projects will be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in video production, animation, broadcast news, or marketing project management.
• Exceptionally clear verbal and written communicator.
• Must be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-starter who enjoys problem-solving and fine-tuning processes.
• Demonstrated ability to logically organize complex information and processes.
• Experience working with creative teams, especially at the intersection of production and marketing.
• Comfortable using (or learning) various programs such as Asana, WordPress, Canva, and Premiere, plus willingness to learn new tools.
• The ability to think abstractly, yet analyze linearly.
• Must be able to work as part of a team with decentralized team members, balance multiple tasks/objectives, and be highly flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
• Have a high emotional intelligence and strive to understand what makes a team member successful. 
• Must be able to apply tact when dealing with others.
• Demonstrate initiative and have a results-based orientation.
• Must be comfortable with multitasking, able to manage multi-step procedures, handle frequent interruptions in workflow, and prioritize in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Exhibits professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote working environment.
• A dynamic, supportive, and creative work culture.
• There are opportunities for professional development in the fields of creative arts, media, entertainment, and 3D animation.
• Flexible work hours. Meetings are held on weekdays between 10a and 6p ET.

How to Apply: 

Please submit your resume and relevant work samples or testimonials via the Google form by July 26th.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.