Producer - Chicago, United States - Matthews International Corporation

Matthews International Corporation

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Producer:

Brand: SGK
Company: Schawk USA Inc. (US103)
Line of Business: SGK Americas
Location: Chicago, IL, US, Req ID: 12547
SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.

***: The Producer ensures seamless and timely execution of photo and video projects and programs from inception to completion, particularly as they relate to budget tracking, productivity, staffing and capacity. This role provides strategic operational support for new initiatives and special projects including but not limited to client onboarding, communication, capacity planning, resource scheduling, training and quality assurance to deliver executional excellence across all phases of the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acts as direct point of contact for all Account requests.
Manages projects against set budgets and estimates prepared by Account Director. Supports estimate creation as SME for photo and video budgets.
Develops deep understanding of client processes and platform needs related to business needs and business knowledge.
Applies effective communication and problemsolving skills to guide and assist the various cross functional groups on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of our capabilities.
Coordinates file management and ensures ontime delivery for clients to meet project deadlines.
Executes the photo preproduction process.
Provides support to Photo Agents, Artists, and Client to ensure that all parties are communicating clearly, production needs are met, and artist's vision is properly executed while achieving the client's objectives.
Creates job estimates, advances, call sheets, production materials and final billing.
Manages shoot budgets, communication and schedules including post production.
Negotiates and books crew, location and studio, casting and talent, equipment, catering, travel, and coordinates other project needs related specifically to the project.
Maintains photographer calendars such as shoots and meetings.
Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Photography, Design, Marketing or related field
Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred
6+ years of production experience
Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problemsolving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fastpaced and deadlineoriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Selfmotivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Nearest Major Market:
Chicago