Freelance Associate Producer

Description

 The Associate Producer will work on a team dedicated to overseeing projects and managing client relationships. Client and project management/oversight are central to this position. This person must be organized, self-motivated, and able to think creatively and quickly, and must be able to approach unique problems in new ways. The ability to work as part of a team is also critical for this position.

Duties:

· Managing and executing events, projects, campaigns, and partnerships on behalf of clients.

· Planning and managing the execution of multi-channel projects that include live events, video production, and social and digital events.

· Scheduling coordination and communication between team members across in-house departments (i.e. Creative, Design, Operations) as well as outside organizations/consultants/vendors.

· Working with all members of the assigned project team (including suppliers) to estimate costs and timing related to project research, strategy, design, implementation, measurement, etc.

· Coordinating operational/logistical needs for internal, external, and client meetings and presentations.

· Creating and maintaining project documentation including master project and deliverable timelines, production schedules, status reports, agendas, meeting notes, run of show, etc.

· Participation in brainstorms, team, and client meetings and briefings.

· Researching, sourcing, and securing vendors/partners/permits as well as negotiating contracts and pay terms ( i.e. venues, AV, staging and lighting, scenic and fabrication, talent, hospitality, emerging technologies and artists/designers, staffing, digital and video producers, etc. )

· Actively track project status and progress- set up meetings and send meeting follow-ups.

· Developing, managing status, and tracking event budgets.

· Working on-site to ensure the seamless execution of every event.

· Travel when required- we produce projects and events across the country and as a result, some travel should be expected.

· Managing client needs and expectations.

· Building upon and strengthening client relationships.

The ideal candidate:

· Thrives and is successful in a fast-paced environment.

· Is a self-starter- able to work independently and as part of a team.

· Has experience managing clients and expectations directly.

· Is a proactive, thoughtful, and strategic planner and thinker.

· Has excellent prioritization skills and the ability to change/shift focus with ease.

· Has experience working with, on behalf of, and/or for clients in the travel, hospitality, sports and entertainment industries.

· Has experience preparing, explaining, and managing detailed budgets.

· Is passionate about what they do and loves to learn.

· Is excited by the opportunity to wear multiple hats.

· Has a broad network of contacts in the event production, video/digital, social, hospitality, and entertainment industries/fields. 

Requirements

 A minimum of 3 years in production in experiential marketing/live events and an ability to independently manage small to medium-sized projects.

· Client-facing role within an agency environment.

· Project work that included live events, videos, and social tactics/executions.

· Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills.

· Has worked as part of a client/project team.

· Budget Management: Ability to create and manage complex project budgets.

· In-office and onsite event management experience.

· A proven track record of executing successful productions.

· Flexibility, a smile, and a love of dogs!

To apply: Please send your resume to careers@thisismkg.com. Please include links to examples of your work and share your favorite digital experience, product, or site of late.