Creative Producer

threesixfive Media Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative content agency in Halifax is seeking a full-time Creative Producer to elevate their production processes. The role involves overseeing video production, managing client relationships, and ensuring creative excellence. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills, a passion for storytelling, and a collaborative spirit to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Creative mastery with strong storytelling instincts.
• Highly organized and detail-driven.
• Professional and personable in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead production processes from end to end.
• Oversee all phases of video production.
• Manage timelines, budgets, deliverables, and logistics.

Skills

Video Editing Skills

Design Skills

Basic Motion & Animation Skills

Solid technical production skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We're Hiring: Creative Producer (Full-Time, In-Person)

Location: Halifax, NS

Compensation: $100,000 + Benefits | Open to discussing variable compensation based on performance

Type: Full-Time, In-Person

threesixfive is looking for a Creative Producer to join our in-house team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The ideal candidate will be a driving force across three core pillars of our business:

Creative Excellence – ensuring every piece of content we produce is thoughtful, on-brand, and visually exceptional.

Operational Excellence – working closely with our team and partners to establish and maintain smooth, scalable systems while keeping productions running like clockwork.

Client Experience Excellence – delivering a seamless, professional, and personable client journey from start to finish.

This is an opportunity to work directly with our company’s leadership, with a high degree of autonomy and discretion once earned. It is also an excellent opportunity to grow with a lean, innovative, and fast-paced company, driven by human values. We have worked to create a vibrant, talented team and network of professionals and the ideal candidate for this role would build upon this existing culture.

This is a full-time, in-person role. We have invested in a beautiful space where we can collaborate and do great work. Remote and hybrid candidates will not be considered.

About threesixfive

We are a Creative Content Agency that has worked with some of the biggest brands and businesses in the world like Oakley, EY, Puma, eBay, Sherwood Hockey and many more.

We’re extremely passionate about building and giving back to the Nova Scotian creative community. We’ve built the first full-service in-house production studio of its kind in Atlantic Canada, and are bringing these brands to us and creating world-class work from here.

We strive to create a high performance environment where everyone pushes themselves, and each other, to do their best work and be their best self. We value respect, kindness, and integrity.

Headquartered in Halifax, we work from a beautiful office/studio space in Downtown Halifax, 2 minutes from the waterfront.

Visit our website at threesixfive.ca to learn more about who we are and how we work.

Be sure to visit our “Behind the Scenes” page to see us in action.

What You’ll Help Us With in This Role

• Lead production processes from end to end
• Raise the creative bar across all of our work
• Build and optimize systems to make production more efficient and predictable
• Act as a cornerstone of reliability and professionalism for our clients
• Stepping in when needed and getting your hands dirty on shoots and edits to get the job done

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Project Management

• Oversee all phases of video production from kickoff to final delivery
• Serve as the lead point of contact for clients throughout projects
• Manage timelines, budgets, deliverables, and logistics with precision
• Coordinate internal resources and external collaborators to keep everything on track

2. People & Partner Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to our in-house creative team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.
• Recruit, brief, and manage freelance collaborators and creative partners as needed for projects.
• Ensure clear communication, aligned expectations, and a high standard of professionalism across all internal and external working relationships.
• Act as a mentor and culture carrier, helping team members grow while reinforcing threesixfive’s values and creative standards.

3. Creative Ownership

• Collaborate with our leadership team to develop concepts, scripts, and storyboards
• Ensure creative direction aligns with both client goals and internal standards
• Stay ahead of trends in video, design, advertising, and technology
• Provide feedback and direction to ensure each piece of work is excellent

4. Hands-On Production

• Ability to operate camera, lighting, and audio gear when required
• Direct talent and crew on set with clarity and confidence
• Ensure every shoot is technically sound and creatively sharp

5. Post-Production & Motion Graphics

• Experience editing video content with an eye for story, pacing, and impact
• Experience creating simple animations and motion graphics using Adobe Creative Suite (more advanced skills in this area would be considered a major asset)
• Experience polishing sound, color, and visual elements to deliver a final product that exceeds expectations

6. Systems & Growth

• Help leadership design and implement scalable production workflows
• Proactively identify and solve process bottlenecks
• Help train and mentor team members as we grow

What You Bring

Creative Mastery: You have excellent taste, strong storytelling instincts, and a deep understanding of visual content. You study the craft (what works, what doesn’t, and why) and your portfolio proves it. You bring a hands-on approach to directing, editing, and delivering high-quality work that meets both brand and business goals.

Operational Leadership: Highly organized and detail-driven, you juggle multiple projects with ease. You manage timelines, budgets, and resources efficiently. You’re systems-minded and always looking to improve how we work—especially by leveraging technology and AI to scale smartly.

Client Service Excellence: Professional, personable, and confident in every client interaction, you know how to manage expectations, navigate feedback, and keep clients informed and engaged. You can explain creative decisions and technical processes in simple terms.

Creative Problem Solving: You cut through red tape, anticipate needs, and make the impossible look easy. You find ways to do more with what you have, maximizing impact and identifying opportunities at every turn.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: You stay curious, take initiative with intent, and bring new ideas rooted in strategy. You present them clearly and constructively.

Masterful Communication: You know your audience—whether it’s a client or crew member. You’re clear, thoughtful, and adaptable across written, verbal, and visual formats.

Skills & Tools

• Video Editing Skills
• Design Skills - Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop. Canva etc.) **You don’t need to be a graphic designer, but need strong design sensibility and at least a base level of abilities/familiarity
• Basic Motion & Animation Skills (After effects)
• Solid technical production skills (camera, lighting, audio)
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6 months, you’ve led multiple projects from start to finish, built trust with clients, and pushed our creative work forward, while identifying and acting on opportunities for improved processes along the way. Your combination of attention to detail, professionalism, and creative excellence has earned you the trust and confidence of our leadership team and given them great confidence deferring to you in making important decisions so that they can focus their efforts on strategic initiatives and building the company.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, send us your portfolio, resume and a short letter (however you want to present that) about why you're a great fit for this role. We’d love to meet you.

Please send to [e-mail]

Application Process

There will be at least 2 formal rounds of interviews and then a paid sample assignment for a handful of top applicants, after which there may be one more round of interviews if there are still questions remaining.

threesixfive is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. We welcome all suitable applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.