Producer, Associate

Associate Producer

The Associate Producer supports the production team from client handoff through final delivery. Working closely with Producers, Operations, Colorists, and clients, this role helps coordinate schedules, manage project logistics and facilitate communication. This role supports Short Form advertising projects and reports directly to the Head of Production, Short Form. The position requires on-site presence in our New York studio as needed to support client sessions and Colorist/project needs.

Main duties include assisting Producers in managing multiple post-production projects simultaneously. They will coordinate project schedules, timelines, and deliverables across internal & external editorial, color, and finishing teams. They will organize project kickoffs, client reviews, and internal production meetings. They will take notes on client calls. They will collect, organize, and communicate creative feedback. They will work with our Operations team to collect and manage project elements. They will support communications between clients and CO3 Operations. They will monitor project progress to identify potential scheduling conflicts or resource needs.

Other duties include:

• Collect Booking Sheets and final delivery requirements.
• Assist with vendor coordination, work orders, and invoicing as needed.
• Support Producers with administrative and operational tasks as required.
• Anticipate challenges proactively and develop creative solutions that balance client expectations and internal capabilities.
• Coordinate timely delivery of all project elements with the Operations team to meet deadlines.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients to understand project requirements and provide status updates.
• Collaborate with the Producers and Head of Production to escalate issues and develop solutions to challenges.

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience in one or more of the following environments: Color Production, Offline Production, and/or VFX / Finishing Production. They will bring a demonstrated skill in anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. They will have superior written and verbal skills. They will have proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong general computer literacy. They will bring the ability to manage a high volume of communications proactively and efficiently. The ideal candidate will also bring:

• Can-do, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for both individual and team outcomes.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project management.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across creative and technical teams.
• Professional, client-focused demeanor.
• Ability to follow direction precisely and provide timely, comprehensive updates with thorough follow through.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of the finishing process, with good judgment on when to escalate issues.
• Self-motivated with exceptional client service skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible or extended hours on short notice when required.

Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more. Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.