Senior Integrated Producer

**Job Level**: Mid (+7 years)

**Department**:Production

**Industry**: Various

**Location**: Remote until further notice

**Time Zone Required**: SAST

**Type of Contract**: FTC

**Language**: Proficiency in English is required as we are a global business

**A Little Bit About the Role**:
Are you seeking an opportunity to innovate with brands? This role involves the development of strategies, creative concepts, content, and campaign implementation

This role will be underpinned by passion and ambition, and those with experience in leading digital content and social campaigns within a creative agency will have an advantage.

They will oversee the costing for conceptualisation and production of jobs, including video, CGI motion, design, artworking, automation video, etc. They ensure that the job is delivered on time and on budget while meeting agency and client requirements.

They will work with clients and internal teams to schedule projects and allocate resources, and they assist in identifying the appropriate production partners to fulfil projects to the highest standards.

They will have a strong understanding of video, broadcast and digital, disciplines and collaborate closely with these departments. They create timing plans and budgets within our own systems, take responsibility for the review and approval process of the creative output, and ensure that the projects they oversee run on time and within budget

**What you will be doing**:

- Ensure the creative integrity and vision of our productions are maintained throughout the post-production process.
- Have integrated experience across various disciplines which can include one or more of the following: AI, Automation Digital, video, CGI, Motion Design and/or Print projects.
- Take ownership of productions from initial brief to final delivery, overseeing every aspect of the post -production workflow.
- Work closely with clients to define campaign scope, estimates, and schedules, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Efficiently schedule and allocate internal resources, maximizing team utilization and ensuring post-production timelines are met.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions that align with multiple client stakeholders' requirements.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, Creative, Account Management, and Production teams to understand project requirements, challenges, and vision.
- Develop accurate post-production budgets, gain client sign-off, and ensure all stakeholders are aware of budget constraints before commencement.
- Monitor budget allocation, negotiate extensions, or additional costs when necessary, and report essential information to the Executive Producer.
- Supervise the post-production process, addressing any issues related to deadlines, live dates, and editing time.
- Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering their growth and development within the post-production environment..
- Strive to follow and implement the defined production processes within OLIVER+ and with partners
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Face adversity, setbacks and negativity with a resilient mindset and attitude
- Embody the company values, instil these behaviours within all team members
- Drive continuous improvement through each step of the process and consult on process improvements
- Close off projects to set standards/requirement

**_Initiate & Plan The Project:_**
- Receive new briefs and manage the process of transforming unclear briefs into well prepared briefs where applicable
- Calculating a thorough and accurate budget for each project, gaining sign-off from the client. Making sure that all parties are aware of any limitations imposed by the budget. Sign-off should always be gained before any work of any kind can commence.
- Work to the OLIVER+ Way of Working while executing projects
- Identify stakeholders and create a communication plan to ensure each of them has access to the right level of information
- Set deadlines with partners and challenge unrealistic timelines to ensure workload is managed based on creative processes
- Create project plan and identify key milestones for each of the projects you are assigned
- Work closely with the Executive Producer and Resource/Studio Manager to staff the project correctly based on the required deliverables and deadlines
- Identify risks and possible issues and create risk registers
- Work closely with the creative team to define a cost, scope and time plan for the projects
- Prepare and run effective and structured client and team kick-off meetings.
- Create and manage the delivery of project documentation.

**_Manage Project, Execution, Monitoring & Control:_**
- Coordinate development and delivery among various project participants.
- Prioritize and manage workload of the project team
- Partner liaison when required, presenting project scopes, cost estimates and