Job Overview
The Digital Content & Post Producer will provide essential support to the Senior Digital Content Producer, in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective execution of digital integrated productions This role involves supporting in managing production schedules, negotiating with suppliers, supervising a team of content creators, and staying at the forefront of AI advancements, digital trends, and post-production technologies. The ideal candidate has an innovative mindset and excels at managing multiple productions, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering exceptional content across various platforms.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. General Management Support
- Support the digital content and post-production teams, in managing workflows to ensure high-quality deliverables are produced on time.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, AI technologies, and digital trends to optimize workflows and introduce new innovations.
- Foster a collaborative, dynamic working environment where team members can thrive.
- Ensure timely execution of all deliverables, adhering to project deadlines and maintaining clear communication between departments.
- Monitor production timelines, proactively addressing potential bottlenecks to keep projects on track.
2. Production & Post Management Support
- Assist in managing digital content production, including scheduling, budgeting, and tracking milestones.
- Support & assist in post-production activities such as editing, audio, and VFX, ensuring all work meets technical specifications and deadlines.
- Ensure adherence to media supply requirements, technical specifications, and digital content post-production workflows.
- Track progress and troubleshoot any issues throughout the production and post-production phases.
3. Financial Management Support
- Assist in managing production budgets, invoicing & purchase order management, and ensuring the efficient use of resources & the production remains within financial limits.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, cast, freelancers, and third-party suppliers, optimizing cost-efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- Monitor and reconcile project costs while seeking cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
4. Creative Management Support
- Collaborate with creative teams to ensure alignment between production plans and creative vision.
- Assist in reviewing creative materials to confirm compliance with technical specifications and broadcast standards.
- Help ensure seamless integration of creative feedback during production.
5. Relationship/Interpersonal Management Support
- Build effective relationships with vendors, freelancers, and other partners, ensuring strong collaborations.
- Communicate effectively with internal digital content teams, delivering clear feedback and managing expectations.
- Communicate effectively across departments to ensure a smooth, cohesive workflow.
6. Management Support Duties
- Help in the coordination of digital content team meetings, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are informed and up-to-date.
- Provide day-to-day support to the Senior Content Producer, including administrative tasks and project updates.
- Contribute to maintaining an organized and efficient production environment.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Intermediary experience in managing post-production workflows and ensuring adherence to digital specs and media requirements.
- Knowledge of social media platforms, digital deliverables, and content specifications.
- Competence with key Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines while maintaining high quality.
- Up-to-date knowledge of AI advancements and a passion for incorporating new technologies into production.
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
- A team player who leads by example and fosters a culture of collaboration.
Required Experience
- Tertiary Qualification in Film, Media Production, or a related field.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Digital Media Producer within an advertising or production agency.
- Basic knowledge of digital content production and post-production scheduling processes.
- Basic experience producing web and mobile content (advantageous).
- Familiarity with AI advancements, media supply requirements, and digital deliverables.
- Proven expertise in digital trafficking (advantageous).
- Familiarity with AI advancements in media, digital trends, and new technologies impacting broadcast production.
Key Attributes
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with strong presentation abilities.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Problem-solving and negotiation skills with a creative, solution-oriented mindset.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Meticulous, creative, and focused on delivering quality work.
- Energetic and enthusiastic about contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact.