Managing Producer

About Athena 

Athena is a marketing consultancy where great ideas are activated. With a blend of strategic thinking, creative vision, and hands-on execution, we partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For over ten years, we’ve delivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.  

Our people make Athena, Athena. They’re what help set us apart from traditional ad agencies and consultancies. As a 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace, we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets excellence. Our people are solutions-oriented individuals who eagerly roll up their sleeves to make work that works while sharing a couple of laughs along the way.   

About the Position 

The Managing Producer will be responsible for managing and overseeing the production process of various photo and video assets for an automotive client, including TV, digital, radio, print, and social media projects. This role involves coordinating with creative teams, clients, vendors, and freelancers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet creative and strategic objectives. The producer will work hand-in-hand with account teams as the central point of contact for all photo and video production projects and the creative team to bring ideas to life.

Requirements

What you'll be responsible for:

• Production Management: Oversee end-to-end production of photo and video projects , ensuring seamless execution from concept through post-production.
• Vendor Relations: Source and manage relationships with directors, photographers, post-production houses, and other external partners, negotiating contracts and rates when necessary.
• Client Communication: Act as the main point of contact for clients during all phases of production from concept to final asset delivery, updating them on progress, seeking approvals, and managing expectations.
• Creative Collaboration: Partner with creative, account, and client teams to bring ideas to life, working closely with art directors, copywriters, and advertising team members to translate treatments and visual concepts into detailed pre-production plans.
• Brand Stewardship: Act as a brand steward across all client productions, ensuring that work produced by internal teams and external vendors adheres to brand standards and aligns with the brand’s voice, visual identity, and strategic objectives. Identify opportunities to repurpose assets and streamline processes for multi-departmental needs.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, ensuring costs are tracked, and projects are delivered within the allocated budget.
• Timeline Oversight: Create and manage production schedules, ensuring all projects are completed on time and meet all deadlines.
• Talent Coordination: Handle casting, contracts, and union regulations for on-camera and voiceover talent as needed.
• Quality Control: Ensure the final product meets agency and client standards, overseeing revisions, approvals, and deliveries of final assets.
• Compliance: Ensure all content adheres to legal, regulatory, and client-specific guidelines.

The skills and experience you should have: 

• Experience: 8+ years of experience as a producer in an advertising agency or production company, with experience managing multi-channel campaigns.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Film Production, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with production software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, project management tools).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of production processes for TV, digital, radio, and print campaigns.
• Budgeting Skills: Experience managing production budgets and timelines, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Vendor Network: Established relationships with production companies, talent agencies, and post-production partners.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to clients and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, especially under tight deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: High level of organization and attention to detail in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

It’s a plus if you have: 

• Experience with union talent and working with SAG-AFTRA regulations.
• Knowledge of emerging digital media trends and experience with branded content campaigns.
• Proficiency in using project management tools like Adobe Workfront and Airtable.
• Familiarity with agency billing processes and vendor payment management.

Location and travel expectations:

• Office and On-site: The role may require occasional on-location supervision for video, photo, or live event shoots.
• Travel: Some travel may be required for productions.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO policy
• Substantial Parental Leave Policy

Curious about your career path at Athena? This role is at the Manager level within Athena’s career-path structure. This team has the following levels of progression for growth and development. 

Analyst --> Sr. Analyst -->Manager --> Sr. Manager --> Director --> Sr. Director --> Executive Director 

Oh, and our application process is open, easy, as transparent as we can make it, and painless. We need team members like you to join us! Let’s get started. 

Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040.