Creative Producer

Sarasota office based or remote About Miles & Odyssey Miles Partnership is the largest destination marketing agency in the US. We aim to be the most strategic, creative, and loved. We craft stories that connect travelers with our clients’ brands. Odyssey is the Content Studio within Miles Partnership that works with brands across the tourism industry and beyond to create authentic storytelling through digital, social, brand, and/or entertainment-first content. About the Job We’re looking for a seasoned creative thinker who knows their way around a concept board and a film set, who will both strategize dynamic entertainment-first creative, as well as lead and develop great crews throughout the production process for TV series and short films produced within our content studio. A Creative Producer is an instrumental role responsible for the creative we produce and will collaborate with internal & external producers to execute dynamic and engaging tourism-related entertainment content. This role requires strong skills across creative strategy and development as well as execution: from whiteboard to big screen, casting to wardrobe, collaborating with clients to directors, and everything in between. We need someone who is passionate about producing world‑class entertainment content across a variety of styles, budgets, and timelines. Everyone at Miles/Odyssey gets their hands dirty. Fair warning: you’ll probably be on a plane to oversee creative on set, hold a boom or the hands of client, talent, and crew… on occasion. Title: Creative Producer, Odyssey Reports To: Head of Production Supervisory Responsibility: No Responsibilities Drive the day‑to‑day needs for at least two series in active production, including research, creative strategy and development, casting, and collaborating on logistics with internal Production teams, the HOP, the Director, and Clients/Stakeholders. Drive day‑to‑day needs for one or more series in development, leading internal and third‑party resources to keep all projects running smoothly from the creative side. Understand clients’ messaging goals and integrate those with our production goals. Lead by example, demonstrating behaviors that support Miles’ core values: Passionate, Open, Curious, Collaborative, Impactful. Work in partnership with the Client, internal client management team and other Content Studio team members to create and execute engaging and dynamic video strategies from pre‑production through post‑production. Lead casting initiatives—from working with casting directors, influencer casting to sourcing real people for non‑scripted content. Provide clear creative direction to the production team, directors, photographers and/or editors on how to execute shot lists, QC video proofs, music direction, etc., to amplify videos. Present concepts to the client and/or client team that meet the client expectations and fiscal boundaries set by the HOP. Collaborate with the HOP day‑to‑day for coverage of resources and work with project managers to schedule dedicated needs. Be on‑location for shoots as required to act as creative lead and/or production, and occasionally as director. Identify workflow objectives and priorities, and work with the team to ensure successful finalized production schedules. Identify and explore new and innovative content delivery trends and assess product relevance to our clients. Keep up with current trends, technological advances and metrics. Drive best practices for video creative by utilizing processes documents. Lead project meetings to discuss creative progress and ensure creative objectives are met. When appropriate, identify new partnership opportunities with talent, freelancers, vendors and brands to continue to elevate the creative output from our team. Attend client meetings and/or assist with client management while on location filming. The above list is not intended to be comprehensive, but a sampling of daily responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and duties may change at any time. Requirements A great attitude and sense of humor. A collaborative team player. Positivity and a can‑do work ethic. Willingness to get your hands dirty. A love of video and all that entails. Travel This job has moderate intra‑ and/or inter‑state travel, often requiring a string of overnight stays. Shoots are often 4‑7 days in a row with travel on either side. Physical Prolonged sitting and/or standing. Ability to competently utilize office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Eligibility Applicants must be permanent residents of the USA. #J-18808-Ljbffr