Producer

Producer

Chicago, IL

Are you a natural problem solver and have a love of elevating ideas? We are looking for a candidate that is super creative and detail-oriented. The Producer will lead projects for video, audio, photography, social, experiential and activation. If you thrive in a creative environment and have excellent communication skills, we'd love to talk to you.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Creative and Client Experience Teams to determine the best possible approach to bring creative to life. Has a solid understanding of production processes and is able to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment with the support and mentorship of an Executive Producer.
• Engages early and often in the development of creative to provide ongoing feedback and input. Weighs in on feasibility while continually assessing how best to leverage the creative opportunity.
• Supports, protects and advances the idea, ensuring the best possible execution of the creative at every step.
• Develops a road map for production, laying out optimal timing and milestones with Project Management and Client Experience Teams.
• Works closely with Creative Teams to source, review and select the best production partners for a project - keeping an eye on scale to make sure the approach is appropriate for the project objectives and budget.
• Assembles resources and negotiates cost to achieve client budget objectives.
• Coordinates and supervises production partners throughout the process.
• Develops comprehensive estimates with a thorough understanding of all moving parts.
• Closely manages the project budget to keep costs in line.
• Initiates production contracts and Statement of Work for partners and facilitates their execution with internal Legal Team.
• On-going research and pre-screening of production partners including Directors, Production Companies, Music, Sound Design, Editorial, Motion Graphics, Animation, Experiential and other resources as needed.
• Has a basic understanding of SAG/AFTRA guidelines for production.
• Works closely with Business Affairs and Executive Producer to ensure the Agency is in compliance with the SAG/AFTRA contract at all times.
• Works with Business Affairs and outside resources to negotiate and secure rights and clearances for work as needed

Qualifications:

• Ability to operate with independently and/or with support from Executive Producer.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to be a hands-on producer as required.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently create budgets and schedules.
• Ability to manage/supervise multiple projects within budget and ensure related timeline completion.
• Ability to provide clear and concise direction to agency partners within Barkley and with clients
• Ability to travel as required by the production.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience in generating production plans and schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

BarkleyOKRP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

• At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.