Senior Production Manager

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The KYAC Creative Group is responsible for creating and maintaining a cohesive visual identity for our brand. We are a multi-disciplinary creative team with a diverse range of skills. Our team is comprised of creative/art directors, graphic designers, animators, illustrators, photographers, writers and producers. We interact with every KYAC division including our international teams, Warner Bros, Hanna Barbera and Cartoon Network Studios. We also work with every department, including marketing, digital, public relations, programming, social, consumer products, legal, sponsorship, research and sales. We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to manage a wide variety of projects across many different platforms including experiential, linear, print & OOH, key art & illustration, digital, and premiums. In this position, you will have the opportunity to impact operational processes and influence how we collaborate with both internal teams and external partners.

The Daily

Supervise production of promotional materials, campaigns and key art development, production, & distribution for Adult Swim, Cartoon Network Studios, HBO Max and Warner Bros. Animation original series.
• Serve as the main point of contact on all assignments and communicate information in a timely and professional manner
• See your assignments through from the initial kick-off to the final delivery
• Manage and lead your creative team
• Keep projects on schedule and ensure that the business objectives are met, and brand strategy is being followed and consistent across all platforms
• Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors to clarify objectives, establish priorities, and define parameters for successful creative executions
• Recognize, celebrate and advocate for best-in-class creative that serves the business objectives while unifying and advancing the brand.
• Keep your direct manager updated on your projects

Invoices and Budgets: Manage the budgets and initiate agreements for of their projects.

Approve and process invoices from outside agencies and vendors. Work with Production Director to track and maintain budgets.

EXPERIENTIAL & STUNT PRODUCTION

This aspect of the role is responsible for the oversight of creative production of print & AV elements for events, market stunts and experiential design opportunities. Manage run-of-show elements such as panels, design presentations, and sizzle content.
OTHER

Workload permitting, will be expected to help with Creative Group Production team as needed. This will be at the discretion of the Director of Production.

Art Development & Production:

Lead the creative development and collaborate with executives for key art on multiple KYAC campaigns (8-10 campaigns).

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Events (Project Lead/Co-lead):
Oversee the production events with $1mill+ in budgets (3-5 events)

Project Management by Brand:
Oversee off-channel creative for all KYAC original brands (8-10 brands)

Premiums:
Oversee the production premiums (8-10 premium jobs)

The Essentials
• 5-8 years of production experience in video, print & illustration, live events, digital as well as a proven track record in launching 360 campaigns.
• 5- 8 years strong project management and operational skills, including process improvement
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel & Apple programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Ability to work independently and to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Resourcefulness and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work with a variety of cross functional leaders and creatives to support and advocate for world class work

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvoo4n-18-118-30-253-42 in your application.