ABOUT THE CONTENT PRODUCER POSITION

VIVA has an opening for an extremely talented, knowledgeable, and high energy Content Producer.  This is very much a hands-on role. The ideal candidate must be a creative go-getter who brings a sense of urgency to their work and a "let's get things done" mentality to every project.  You know how to own a project, beginning to end — delivering on time, on budget and as efficiently as possible, time and time again.  

We are an interdisciplinary agency that produces a wide range of creative media to solve the needs of our global client portfolio - versatility, creativity, and ingenuity is important. We are looking for more than just writer/producer experience. You must be a strong storyteller across all mediums AND understand the technical realities of creating breakthrough and innovative media for today's audiences. Show us how you are an innovator in visual and digital media with your finger on the pulse of how today's audiences communicate and a passion for emerging media technologies!   

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Technical production knowledge is absolutely fundamental to success in this role. An understanding of the technical side of video production, event production, and a strong working understanding of digital and mobile technologies - enough to know what's possible in these mediums 
• Proactively share updates, changes, and information with internal teams and client stakeholders— in a positive and friendly manner that makes people feel comfortable, confident, and respected 
• Create project plans, production schedules, tasks, checklists, milestones, deadlines, etc. 
• Listen attentively to clients, understanding their needs, concerns, and priorities as a project unfolds 
• Work with traffic to optimize resource allocation across projects, agreeing on timelines, schedules, and deadlines 
• Manage change order requests/scope changes against original scope documents 
• Track project details against the budget to ensure budget adherence, margins, and profitability 
• Constantly assess efficiency. Evaluate past projects and use past experience to improve future performance

 ABOUT YOU 

• A Bachelor's degree in communications, production, visual media, marketing or related field preferred 
• 5 years of experience in an agency environment or similar client facing content production; you understand agency life, the speed of work, and the juggle of priorities 
• Creativity, excellent planning, and writing skills are a must 
• Ideal candidate has an outgoing personality, outstanding time management skills, and great attention to detail 
• Ideal candidates will have experience producing both long and short- form work, as well as RECENT digital and interactive media- mostly in a client-driven setting 
• Ability to excel at working with clients is key and some broadcast production experience is helpful 
• You are confident in your ability to flawlessly manage/produce projects — regardless of size, budget, location, or scope 
• You are driven by tasks, productivity, and outcomes 
• You have an efficient, easy-going, collaborative style. People breathe a sigh of relief when they work on your projects 
• For you, there is no “good enough.” You understand the difference between good and exceptional - and you aim high 
• You are extremely organized, but not rigid. When the unexpected happens and planning goes out the window, you are a smart and nimble problem solver who quickly gets the team back on track 
• Your communication and listening skills are a big part of what makes you effective 
• You love the thrill of making a project real… of making “sense” of what is being asked… and bringing it to life!