Associate Producer

Aquent is partnering with a leading enterprise that consistently ranks among the top global brands. This client is at the forefront of developing distinctive design systems and creative conversations, driving significant business objectives through a deep understanding of customer experience across all channels and campaigns. As an internal creative agency, they are uniquely positioned to craft insight-driven creative strategies and integrated solutions that build brand equity and foster business growth through impactful acts and experiences.

Are you ready to bring compelling stories to life and make a tangible impact on a world-renowned brand? As an Associate Producer, you will be instrumental in ensuring that creative visions become a reality, on time and within budget. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with diverse creative professionals, managing the intricate details of production from concept to multi-channel deployment. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality campaigns that resonate with millions of customers, playing a pivotal role in shaping the brand's presence and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Independently manage projects from initiation to completion alongside a line producer and the in-house production company. This includes managing stills crews, casting, shoot planning, and retouching feedback.
• Senior Production Support: Support Senior Producers on larger campaigns by reviewing/maintaining production decks, coordinating samples, reviewing talent contracts, and providing general support.
• Vendor & Finance Management: Bid, negotiate, and manage production vendors for content projects (shoots, post-production, animation, digital). Initiate Statements of Work (SOWs) and Purchase Orders (POs), track invoices/budgets, and manage vendor communications.
• Risk & Rights Management: Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of photographer and talent usage rights. Assess risk and clear work for distribution.
• Timeline & Scheduling: Build production schedules and work closely with project and account managers to navigate scheduling restrictions.
• Process & Communication: Organize internal processes; document and socialize production workstreams. Clearly communicate project status and actively speak up in stakeholder meetings to build trust and anticipate needs.
• Tools: Utilize project management platforms for budget tracking.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in video/motion, stills, and post-production.
• Industry Network: A growing list of contacts in the photography, video, and post-production industries.
• Lifecycle Knowledge: Experience across the entire production lifecycle, from in-camera capture to multi-channel deployment. Strong understanding of the post-production process and resources needed for stills, video, and animation.
• Portfolio: An online portfolio demonstrating experience solving a range of production-related issues.
• Collaboration: Proven background working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team directly with creatives, account managers, and project managers. Works well with others.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to adapt to regular changes, manage bottlenecks, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Education: Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of equivalent professional experience.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience working within a marketing/creative agency or an in-house agency environment.
• Experience in marketing-focused, retail, or eCommerce industries.
• Experience with animation, social, or experiential production is a plus.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.