Freelance Producer

Location: 1285 Avenue of the Americas and/or Jersey City OMC office

The Salary Range for this role: $25.00 per hour / 3 month contract: March 2025 to May 2025

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Omnicom Studios PR is looking for a Producer to create content for a major telecommunications company. The Producer will be responsible for writing, still photography, video filming and editing tutorial-style content (“Device Help”) for general public consumption to support and guide through every device (phones, tablets, wifi devices, car devices, etc) on the company’s platform. The on-boarding time upon hire is two to four weeks to bring the new hire up to speed on process and platform.

The Device Help project encompasses approximately 80-90 individual projects annually, with many overlapping and running concurrently. These projects are categorized into two types: NEW (new devices or features) and MR (maintenance releases for existing devices or software). The distribution between these project types is roughly 50/50.

Each project operates on a structured five-week timeline, requiring the scripting of ~90 HTML articles from a predefined list, creating and editing ~300-400 images, and assembling all elements for delivery.

The project cycles align with device and software release schedules, creating a relatively predictable yet demanding rhythm.

STRATEGY GROWTH

• Supports the OSPR team through the production process with expert knowledge, collaboration, problem solving skills, resourcefulness and careful attention to detail.
• Responsible for leading the production of tutorial content from concept, through final delivery.

• The project's complexity and scale requires a Producer who can thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and can adapt to the cyclical nature of the workload. The Producer needs to be able to collaborate with multiple teammates across work streams, and will be responsible for carrying and shipping multiple devices at any given time. The Producer will be required to sign an NDA prior to on-boarding.

DAY TO DAY

• Works closely with Sr Producer in all aspects of production from pre-production through post production – potentially consulting our client and trafficking of final deliverables.
• Responsible for ensuring all projects are produced at the highest quality on time and on budget. Incl. multiple screen deliverables for all retail stores nationwide.
• Coordinates day-to-day production workflow through agency project management tool – Workfront - to ensure that all communication is shared in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Utilizes Digital Asset Management system including opening project folders; creating naming conventions; archiving and closing projects; uploading & downloading assets, project files and final deliverables.
• Last line of Quality assurance for all content deliverables. Ie: format, quality, accuracy
• Maintaining and updating Production database for best in class in talent and new vendor setup in agency database.
• Exceptional organizational skills — structuring and prioritizing workload, and helping teams stay focused on key priorities, milestones, and deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools, particularly Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills to produce clear, user-focused content.
• Knowledge of HTML and experience with digital media formats.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).

• A broad understanding of various operating systems and the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience working in production and or post production/editorial co.
• Production experience (of any scale or discipline) with 1-2 years of related work experience with production company, or agency production department (telecommunications/device/consumer facing) experience preferred
• Interest in advertising/marketing industry, with a high level of reading comprehension skills required.
• Able to meet deadlines and effectively communicate with team members and other internal personnel. They must be able to manage their schedule effectively and be a highly organized multi-tasker who has a propensity for problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and strong visual memory.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to respectfully offer suggestions and gracefully accept feedback, maintaining a positive attitude and professional manner.
• Demonstrates strong ability to manage pressure and consults with resources before making decisions.
• Self-motivated and proactive in seeking opportunities to assist others on projects; uses downtime wisely.
• Ability to prioritize, manage and efficiently complete multiple projects to meet shifting needs and deadlines, coordinating and assembling needed resources.
• Working knowledge of editorial procedures and multi-faceted content deliveries a strong plus.
• Ability to work overtime with little advance notice.
• Positive attitude and willingness to creatively problem solve or improvise.
• Participates in training to develop skills and career growth.

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Omnicom Production is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Omnicom Production does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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