Producer

The Program partners with the world’s most competitive and innovative brands to develop highly strategic and creative solutions. We are the insights to action agency. At our core, we are problem seekers and thought partners. Our unique model challenges global, iconic brands to navigate moments of transformation and engage their ever-evolving future consumer. Producers at The Program must possess an innate ability to navigate strategy, creative, technology, content, and client-brand partnerships. They own the entirety of the project process, ensuring no detail goes unnoticed and untouched. As a company cornerstone, they are solely dedicated to the success of every project and our clients’ business. Of upmost importance is our people and the relationships we build. As a Producer, you will manage these relationships, delivering quality work under tough constraints with a positive outlook. Producers are responsible for spearheading complex projects for a wide variety of clients, categories, and mediums. You will help produce deliverable requirements and documentation, oversee timelines, budgets, and resources while motivating teams and managing partnerships with confidence. *Note: although this is not a content production / video production focused position, you will work across the content landscape in partnership, from time to time, with a content producer and content creatives. How We Work Curiosity — Ask better questions. Challenge assumptions. Learn fast. Grit — We stay persistent when things get hard, balancing speed and quality. Goosebumps — We aim to create work that moves people, not just work that checks the box. Project Stewardship Translate client requests and requirements into detailed briefs, and solution based plans to ensure client needs and expectations within timeline and budget are met Manage client-specific projects throughout the lifecycle including project kickoff, monitoring project progress, ensuring on-time delivery and timely invoicing Develop and maintain project plans, including documentation of project scope, objectives, deliverables, key milestones, timelines, schedules, internal resources, project dashboards, tracking of financials, etc. Define potential challenges and recommend strategic alternatives based on business priorities, budget considerations, timelines, and quality standards Ability to motivate the team in a smooth, organized manner, promoting urgency without panic, confident direction over indecision Primary liaison between creative, strategy, and clients, immersed in the work, facilitating feedback, and translating complex information into clear direction Champion operational excellence by improving project workflows, documentation standards, communication practices, and project management processes that enhance efficiency across the organization Collaborate with department leaders to allocate creative, strategy, production, and vendor resources Relationship Management Act as a trusted advisor understanding their business objectives, brand priorities, and long term goals, aligning agency offerings to meet those needs Build, Strengthen, and maintain relationship with key client decision makers that foster trust long-term partnerships and revenue growth Set clear growth objectives and revenue targets, ensuring alignment with overall business goals Support building persuasive proposals, pitch presentations, and competitive analyses to secure new business Translate new project opportunities into clear SOW’s that reflect the needs and budgets from business development efforts Experience & Qualifications 5+ years experience as a project manager, producer, account manager at an advertising agency or in-house at a brand An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment handling several ongoing projects Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities in a rapidly changing environment High proficiency in the Google Suite (Drive, Docs, etc.), Keynote, and spreadsheets, Asana, Airtable, and other project management tools Ability to lift up to 40lbs of gear from time to time to lend a hand For Portland-based candidates: Reliable vehicle and drivers license, willing to drive to be on set, meet with client partners, etc. Reports To The Producer role reports to the Director, Project Management Details This is an in-office Portland, Oregon position with three days per week in office. A hybrid approach will make up the other two days per week, with additional days in office per week as needed or required by management. We’re committed to maintaining a professional level of flexibility for our team to do their best work. The salary band for this role is $60,000-$80,000 We provide a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation/personal time, 401k matching, 401k loans, health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, paid paternity and maternity leave, and more. The Program is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe that the best work is produced by a diverse team, each with our own unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where all are welcomed regardless of age, race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, preferences, military or veteran status, ability, or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Theprogrampdx