At MullenLowe, we believe great minds don’t think alike. They disagree, collide and wrestle it down in the name of making work that actually works. We celebrate those who swim outside their lanes and defy expectations to shape our clients’ brands and drive their business. And while our expertise and perspectives are varied, we’re united in our quest to use creativity to solve tomorrow’s problems in new ways.
We invite everyone who works with us or for us to join the fight for progress. We produce more than innovative work and business results. We generate ideas, conversations, and actions that strengthen lives and unite communities. And we’re committed to working with partners who want to drive that positive change together.
Job Description:
The associate integrated producer will report to the Executive Director of Integrated Production in the NY office, helping to produce and assist with the various projects and personnel that come together in creating radio, broadcast, and video content within MullenLowe NY. Per project or team needs, he/she will work under the supervision of various Executive Producers and Senior Producers to help streamline the production process as well as take on their own projects from inception to completion.
This position requires adept organizational skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously in high-pressure situations. Candidates should possess production experience across multiple platforms, including radio, social and, most important, broadcast. You must have general understanding of the production process from start to finish and be able to assist in post production independently.
A positive attitude, strong passion, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are crucial.
Someone who is a team player and excited to learn is a must.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with creative teams from the earliest conceptual stage moving forward to ensure the most innovative creative and production are employed
- Develop positive relationships with account teams, all production teams/vendors, and Business Affairs
- Produce broadcast or video content projects per assignment
- Produce radio spots and tagging projects per assignment
- Develop and continuously maintain project timelines and budgets
- Interact with clients when needed on all broadcast-related issues
- Assist in sourcing and evaluating quality vendors to ensure that creative and production are supported by the best resources and the latest technological developments and techniques. Handle your own sourcing when assigned
- Assist in bidding and negotiating with vendors for all aspects of TV production, editorial, post, and music production. Handle your own bidding when assigned
- Collaborate with Business Affairs on all financial, talent, and licensing matters
- Understand and navigate successfully the cost consultant process
- Provide clear communication of project status (milestones, financial performance, etc.) to internal teams and any third-party vendors
- Able to work independently without supervision
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must have 3+ years agency experience
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and planning skills
- Must have a proactive approach to responsibilities and creative problem solving
- Strong focus on follow-through and ownership of deliverables per assignment
- Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge
- Ability to work well independently but at the same time with the common sense to escalate when required
- Understanding of broadcast and video production, best practices, and best-in-class partners
- Familiarity with postproduction workflows and editing software is required
- Experience with cost consultants is a bonus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in a courteous, tactful, and concise manner
The work is never perfect, so how could we ask that of our applicants? What we do seek out at MullenLowe are original thinkers with a thing for unconventional ideas that solve tomorrow’s big problems. Is that you? Check doubt at the door and apply for the roles that will excite and challenge you in new ways.
Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination prior to start date, unless eligible for a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation required under applicable law.
EEOC Statement:
At MullenLowe U.S., we believe openness is fundamental to creativity. We’re open to different approaches, perspectives, and ways of thinking that come from working with people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, and we don’t believe we can get to the best place creatively without them. We strongly encourage women; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals; LGBTQ+ individuals; people with disabilities; people of all ages and religion; members of ethnic minorities; foreign-born residents; and veterans to apply.
We do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Black At MullenLowe:
We signed a pledge with In For 13 to be the change we want to see in the advertising and production industry by elevating the representation, inclusion, and advancement of Black talent across our agency. We stand committed to this pledge and our goals to continually evolve into a workforce rich with diversity of thought, experiences, perspectives, and people.
You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: disabilityaccommodations@mullenlowe.com - please include your location in the subject line of your email (BOS, NY, LA, WNS)
MullenLowe is an EEO/AA M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
MullenLowe participates in E-Verify.
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