Management Associate

Purpose of the Role

The Junior Creative Producer supports the end-to-end execution of creative production projects by managing timelines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration. You will serve as a key liaison between project stakeholders and the creative team to ensure seamless delivery of high-impact visual content, while also helping to develop efficient workflows and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Production Coordination

• Act as the point of contact between clients or internal stakeholders and the creative team to align on project goals, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Pre-plan and coordinate shoots for creative, marketing, and product teams, including scheduling talent, locations, and crew.
• Assist during shoots with camera, lighting, and sound setup; operate secondary camera (Sony FX3, Sony Alpha A7) when needed.
• Manage creative resources and equipment availability; maintain clear production schedules.

Project Management

• Develop and maintain production timelines, track milestones, and manage budgets for multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate the flow of creative assets between departments from brief to final delivery.
• Prioritize tasks and proactively communicate shifting deadlines or project updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the traffic manager and marketing leads to assign tasks to in-house editors and animators.

Creative & Technical Support

• Prepare visual support materials such as storyboards, shot lists, and production briefs for both internal and outsourced shoots.
• Source voice-over talents, negotiate with studios or freelancers, and manage final delivery of audio assets.
• Help source photographers, videographers, stylists, props, and locations while negotiating fair terms and usage rights.
• Support the Creative Director in ensuring brand consistency and quality across all produced content.

Operations & Quality Assurance

• Maintain detailed records of project expenses, approvals, and billings for finance and procurement alignment.
• Quality-check imagery and video assets to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and production expectations.
• Build and maintain a "little black book" of trusted creatives, suppliers, and production vendors for future collaborations.

Creative Contribution

• Participate in the creative development process by contributing ideas, mood boards, research, and pitch decks.
• Stay updated on industry trends and evolving content styles to help keep shoots fresh, aspirational, and relevant.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related discipline (preferably from a film school).
• At least 1 year of experience in a production house or hands-on experience with video production, editing, or post-production.
• A strong portfolio or reel showcasing academic and/or professional creative work.

Leadership Behaviors

• Building Outstanding Teams
• Collaboration & Breaking Silos
• Execution & Accountability
• External Focus & Stakeholder Engagement
• Growth Mindset & Innovation
• Inclusion & Clear Direction
• Simplification & Continuous Improvement

Core Skills

• Project & Time Management
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Organization & Multitasking
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Financial Acumen (budget handling and supplier negotiation)
• Technical knowledge of camera, lighting, and audio gear
• Familiarity with creative tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (a plus)