Producer

What does a Producer do at KERTIS?

Producers at KERTIS are responsible for shepherding our ideas from origin through execution. They work with our Account Managers, Strategists, Project Managers, and Creative Directors to understand the client ‘ask’ and develop the creative content and goals. Producers on our team specifically manage video & photo projects. Producers help determine our approach to the ask and work with the Creative Directors to shape and design our execution process. 

Our Producers are inquisitive, resourceful, and confident. They are comfortable seeking the information needed to shape a project, reaching out to our client and their stakeholders to learn, ask questions, research, and use that information to design our creative roadmap. They know how to ask questions that unlock the information we need to be successful and make the client feel confident, heard, and understood. They build and hold relationships and guide our production teams to work collaboratively. 

Producers have a diverse book of projects to shepherd. They primarily work in film production and are skilled storytellers. They research and vet possible story characters, research and write thoughtful interview questions, and conduct interviews on location. They provide a critical element to the creative process, and work with the Creative Director to align vision and approach to interviews and building the story. They understand how to build and guide a narrative - whether in early pitch decks or on set.

All in all, Producers are skilled multi-taskers, able to keep a watchful eye on all phases of a project to ensure that scope and deadlines are met. Our work is complex and timelines can shift quickly. This job requires creativity, diplomacy, tenacity, flexibility, and confidence under pressure. 

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and maintain the workflow process needed to implement and execute creative projects

• Support the creative team in finding best solutions to clients’ needs.

• Thoroughly understand and support Creative Director vision per project

• Direct and lead on-site production. Research and prepare thoughtful interview questions & conduct interviews on location. Manage & run the overall story 

• Develop organized, and comprehensive production plans for projects, at all phases

• Manage all project deadlines to deliver on time  

• Clearly scope tasks and allocate resources to ensure that projects are done efficiently

• Identify and manage appropriate external vendors

• Manage budgets by tracking expenses and external costs.

• Support Creative Director to achieve quality assurance on all projects

• Identify and communicate potential pitfalls and changes to scope and provide possible solutions to the team.

• Work with other Producers to develop systems to ensure efficient and effective workflow, agency business management, and ultimately increased creative quality

Skills & Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, production, journalism, marketing, agency work

• Background in writing, creative writing, story building

• Proven project management and organizational skills

• Ability to develop, communicate and maintain systems that increase efficiency and provide growth opportunities for the agency

• Demonstrated strong communications and problem-solving skills with creative, account service and vendors

• Creative problem solving & critical thinking

• Curious and friendly, comfortable talking to new people and gaining your team ‘access’ on location

• Exacting attention to detail

• Ability to maintain accurate schedules and budgets

• Diplomatic and supportive team member  

• Flexibility to adjust to unknowns while producing 

• Solid writing and research skills

• Interest in historical and current trends in storytelling/marketing/advertising

• Community & globally minded 

• Self-motivated & open-minded

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (or link) here. 

Your portfolio should include at least 3 examples of work-related projects. We understand that this role may have other titles in the industry, so please include a relevant portfolio or examples of experience in a similar role.

And, if you have or practice any specific skills, interests, or hobbies that make you an even better overall team member we love to hear about them.

Salary + Benefits

$50-60k Base Compensation depending on experience / skill level

• Louisville based position but we have a hybrid working environment

• Medical + Dental (50% of employee premium covered)

• Elective Vision coverage

• Long term disability + life insurance 

• Cell phone reimbursement ($50 monthly, distributed quarterly)

• 401K matching up to 4% (eligible after 1st year) 

• 18 paid vacation days, plus additional company holidays

• Family Leave for Primary & Secondary caregivers when welcoming a new child

• Cash profit share per quarter (starting from hire date)

• A strong company culture that ensures values alignment and a highly collaborative team

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The KERTIS workplace is one in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and use each person’s talents and strengths.

We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all team members.

Because we value the diversity of the people we hire and work with, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.