Executive Producer; Integrated Production - Temporary Worker

Job Description: Executive Producer The Executive Producer elevates and ensures creative excellence through production on their assigned accounts. Temporary assignment starting ASAP through 12/18, with the potential to extend or convert to a permanent role; however, neither is guaranteed at this time. W2 only. Candidates must be authorized to work and reside in the United States. Preferred location: Preference for candidates based in or near NYC or CHI. Must be available to work during Eastern Time (ET) business hours.

Customer wellness, healthcare, or health-adjacent industry experience is required. The Executive Integrated Producer must be expert at navigating agency systems, predicting potential roadblocks, working to remove them, and negotiating with key players across the agency to foster the teamwork necessary to produce complex, integrated, multi-disciplinary executions. Along the way, s/he harnesses support within production, tech, business affairs, legal, project management and other disciplines to fill in knowledge gaps and manage risk.

The EP advises creatives, account teams and clients on choices that shape pipelines that protect the creative ideas and executes them even stronger. S/he ensures client needs/goals are met and integrity in the final deliverables are kept. An important part of the role is to be a mentor to the junior producers and creatives, to guide their growth and help them execute with the highest level of craft. Responsibilities Production Lead ( >1-5mil) high-stakes Productions independently (or with the support of a jr.

producer) and upholding the work to high craft standards Adept at leading Content Productions with A-list Directors/Partners, Celebrity talent and multiple workstreams and media. Ensure that all key stakeholders are kept informed and (if needed) educated on the production process. Lead advocacy for improved communication and work processes across disciplines.

Lead the discovery/vetting process on large engagements to accurately scope projects while defining project requirements and success metrics; this includes evolving creative concepts into clear sets of deliverables and ability to develop production solutions that ensure creative excellence within budget parameters Ability to understand SOW’s with clear scope, risk, assumptions and deliverables and review those drafted by project management. Build strong relationships with Business Affairs as a partner in discovery and through the production process.

Have full understanding of AICP and AICE bid format. Possess comprehensive knowledge of SAG-AFTRA guidelines for shooting and recording of talent, including usage and payment considerations. Lead post project summary meetings and suggest ways to instill learnings within the department and across disciplines.

Clear understanding of production technology and how to implement for efficiencies Creative Delivery and Network Elevate the creative; Find versatile solutions to keep good ideas alive and help tell stories in an innovative way whether it’s through technology, video, social, experiential or all things combined. Lead the evolution of creative concepts into even stronger executions. Have your ear to the ground, have your eye on who’s popping, know the industry giants.

Help maintain dentsu creative’s cultural capital and credibility by working with both the up-and-comers and the most wanted established partners. Continually cultivate strong relationships with outside partners and have a wide network but close connections for the range of work we produce. Management If needed, oversee multidisciplinary producers, and their work input.

Assign/brief each project to the appropriate producer and oversee their process and deliverables; Vendor casting, bid analysis, SOW/estimate writing, project organization, meeting purpose and protocol, risk assessment, time management, scoping and actualizing. Mentor junior producers to a versatile production approach by developing their own creative problem-solving skills with the goal to always have the highest quality of execution. Share inspirational work, innovative technological solutions and best practices within the industry.

Utilize agency tech and tools according to department protocols: production toolkit: including templates, hot sheets, status documents and wrap report. Skills & Characteristics Passion for the craft of production and creativity. Genuine interest in art, culture and lifestyle; moving art, technology arts, still art, music, etc. Emotional intelligence - Have a good sense of diplomacy, awareness of group dynamics and the ability to moderate one’s own communication and behavior style to mirror the group/project need.

Effective communication and presentation skills - The ability to develop presentations and speak to large audiences including senior level clients. Be able to lead clients with confidence through complex and high-risk productions. Organized and detailed, able to manage an always-on, fast-paced retail client. Experience 12+ years' experience scoping and managing large productions (1mil+) as an integrated producer focused on Content (Broadcast, social and still). Experience in digital and/or experiential a plus.

The hourly pay range for this position is $88.82 - $118.49 The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation. To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Location: Chicago Brand: Dentsu Creative Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Temporary Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.

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• 12+ years managing large productions ($1M+) as an integrated producer with content focus
• Experience in customer wellness, healthcare, or health-adjacent industries
• Authorized to work and reside in the U.S., available during Eastern Time business hours, preferably based near NYC or Chicago