Producer

OLIVER+; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Post Producer, der leidenschaftlich daran interessiert ist, kreative Kampagnen zu entwickeln und umzusetzen. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die gesamte Produktionskette, von der Planung bis zur Auslieferung, und arbeiten eng mit internen Teams und Kunden zusammen. Sie bringen Ihre Erfahrung in der Leitung von Projekten in einer dynamischen Umgebung ein und fördern die Kreativität und Effizienz des Teams. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem kreativen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich auf digitale Medien und innovative Lösungen konzentriert. Wenn Sie ein Organisationstalent mit einer Leidenschaft für kreative Inhalte sind, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Remote-Arbeit

Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten

Gesundheitsleistungen

Qualifications

• 3+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Leitung von Produktionsprojekten.
• Starke Fähigkeiten in der Budgetverwaltung und Teamführung.
• Gute Kenntnisse in digitalen und kreativen Medien.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung des gesamten Produktionsprozesses von der Planung bis zur Auslieferung.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Kunden zur Definition von Projektanforderungen.
• Budgetüberwachung und Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Fristen.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Kreative Konzeptentwicklung

Budgetverwaltung

Kommunikation

Teamführung

Kampagnenmanagement

Digitale Medienkenntnisse

Education

Bachelor in Medienproduktion

Master in Kommunikationswissenschaften

Tools

Projektmanagement-Software

Budgetierungssoftware

Job description

OLIVER+ is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Post Producer

Location: Remote until further notice

About the role:

Are you looking for an opportunity to innovate with brands? Involving the development of strategy, 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.

They oversee the costing, pre-production, production, and post-production for both still and moving image shoot production jobs, under the guidance of the Executive Producer, ensuring the job is delivered on time and on budget, whilst also ensuring agency and client requirements are met.

They will work with the client and internal teams to schedule projects and resources and will help source the right production partners to fulfill projects to the highest standards.

They will have a good understanding of Design, Video, Digital and Film disciplines and work hand in hand with these depts. They will create timing plans/budgets within our own systems, assume responsibility for the review/approval process of the creative output and ensure the projects they own run on time and on budget.

What you will be doing:

GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the creative integrity and vision of our productions are maintained throughout the production and post-production process.
• Sourcing directors, crew and cast for projects.
• Take ownership of productions from initial brief to final delivery, overseeing every aspect of the production and 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 production and 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 OLIVER+ 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
• Guiding and advising production teams on the coordination of crew, talent, location, insurance and all logistics
• 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 OLIVER+ 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 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 timeplan for the projects
• Prepare and run effective and structured client and team kick-off meetings and PPMs.
• 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 OLIVER+ 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 OLIVER+ 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 OLIVER+ 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:

• 3+ years experience of managing shoot production and post production in a Creative, Events or Production Agency, with good knowledge of print, digital and film production.
• The ability to manage a heavy workload under pressure by effectively prioritising, planning ahead and overseeing multiple tasks at any one time.
• Drive efficiency and creative excellence at all times.
• Strong track record in executing campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Good understanding of current trends and events in new media and technology to leverage in advertising and digital marketing.
• Previous Experience of Resource and Production services sourcing.
• Knowledge of aspect ratios and how to shoot for those for various deliverables and knowledge of shooting for CGI pack replacements.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willing to refine the key skills for running a business.
• Have a positive, can-do outlook, willing to leverage past experience to provide the best solution for each project you own.
• Be willing to share your experience and collaborate with your global network of colleagues.
• Be unafraid to ask questions and have an innate ability to identify and manage project risk.
• Champion effective and personable communications with all stakeholders.
• Use initiative and be proactive in everything you do.
• Have the ability to persuade and negotiate in order to reach the best possible outcome for both the Agency and its clients.
  
  

Our values shape everything we do:

BeAmbitiousto succeed

BeImaginativeto push the boundaries of what's possible

BeInspirationalto do groundbreaking work

Bealways learningand listening to understand

BeResults-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER+, 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, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER+ 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.'