Associate Producer - Shoots Team

Job Description

Responsibilities:
• Work with the six ELG Cable networks, as well as other NBCUniversal Business Divisions, to determine production needs in support of creative requests on a project by project basis
• Own and execute the entire production process for featured Interview, BTS, embedded crews and promo shoots from start to finish, inclusive but not limited to running pre-production, budget estimates, budget actuals, tech scouts, legal/talent and EHS clearances, all aspects of the shoot day/s and delivery of all footage/images to the Post Ops Team/NBCUniversal Photo Department
• Hire and manage production companies, production services, and/or directors as needed
• Work daily with legal counsel on contracts and agreements on a project by project basis
• Review, negotiate and approve bids from commercial & service production companies after internal reviews
• Work with EHS and other Covid related safety teams for all shoots to maintain all safety protocols & guidelines established by NBCUniversal
• Liaise between in-house creative teams, production companies, show productions, press , talent, & any other project stakeholder teams, to facilitate project coordination and execution
• Support Producers/Executive Producers on all projects and assist in the organization, fully completed and filing of all for larger scale promo & marketing shoots, including but not limited to PSA's, SOWs, Talent Releases, EHS paperwork, etc.
• Handle payroll and onboarding for new vendors / services
• Manage internal creative, sales, press, talent, brand and marketing teams to ensure projects are on schedule and on budget
• Provide additional support for other high priority promotional shoots
• Work on Special Projects as assigned
• Recognize and act with a strong sense of urgency, responsibility and timeliness to time pressures and multiple deadlines for a variety of projects
• Coordinate and work with the Post Operations Team and PMAM teams for delivery of all shoot footage to appropriate parties
• Meet and review with Executive Producers all aspects of assigned shoots, including but not limited to budgets, questions, flags, and timelines
• Backup for the Production Coordinator and Producer responsibilities as need

Qualifications/Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
• 3+ years experience working in an on-set, physical production role within a commercial, film, advertising agency, TV/Streaming or Marketing series environment.
• Familiarity with AICP & standard commercial production lined out budgets
• Demonstrated knowledge of on set production rules and requirements
• Familiarity with IATSE, SAG_AFTRA, and DGA rules and requirements
• Prior experience working with celebrity and non-celebrity talent and talent agents/managers/handlers
• Knowledge of technical aspects of video production, including current cameras and gear, specifications, and post production workflows
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and production budgeting templates
• College Degree preferred

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to travel extensively, and work overtime and/or on weekends as necessary with short notice
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• Natural leadership ability and skills
• Sense of confidence and presence in communication and presentation style
• Strong quantitative skills and negotiation abilities
• Excellent organizational and client service skills
• Desire to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong sense of urgency with sensitivity to time pressures and multiple deadlines
• Direct, clear and effective communications style
• Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Communicate in a timely manner

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