Agency Producer at Casers Group

The Agency Producer is responsible for creative development, budgeting, negotiating with the production company, music and artist contracts, post-production and getting copy to stations.

Duties

• Work closely with the Executive creative director in terms of understanding the ECD’s vision and expectations for TV and radio production.
• Have a solid understanding of all elements of print production
• Be able to cost jobs and effectively mark those jobs up.
• Be responsible for briefing suppliers on what is required for a particular job.
• Assess supplier quotes
• Work with finance to finalize Cost Estimates to clients.
• Oversee all aspects of the production of a job with suppliers
• Quality control
• Find effective ways of saving money for the agency in the process of production
• Effect managing production vendors
• Identify and negotiating with preferential suppliers in conjunction with the finance department.
• Have a strong relationship with the traffic department in terms on meeting deadlines and managing the flow of work
• All contractual issues relating to production will be the responsibility of the production manager in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer / Head of Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with production of high-end elements, on-air promotions and marketing projects for radio and TVCs.

• Responsible for producing short form features that are editorially exciting, timely, and presented in a manner that is consistent with the tone of the features.

• Assist in the development of look and feel of radio jingles and telecasts, marketing, and an-air promotions.

• Responsible for developing and creating new story lines and effective methods of presenting that story.

• Organizes and manages incoming highlights and features regarding the campaign elements of radio jingles and TVCs.
• Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, actors, and other personnel throughout the production process

• Co-ordinate various aspects of production including script writing, editing, audio, camera work, and music.

• Guide the development of standards to ensure production elements and assets reflect the brand or theme concept.

• Monitor post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
• Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and check-ins to ensure production objectives goals are met

Requirements:

• A University degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production and post-production
• A working knowledge of Final Cut editing systems
• Strong writing skills with good storytelling ability.
• Good creative instincts and knowledgeable about radio and television innovation and technology.
• A familiarity of advertising and an understanding of promotions and marketing; and must have the ability to work as a team