Position RequirementsEducation/Experience:Must have experience Producing commercials and working with children’s content.Minimum 5 years of agency, production or pro-productions company experience.Four year degree required.The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in a deadline-driven editorial environment, and a high proficiency producing and editing digital-first video.Skills/Knowledge/Ability:Ability to work in a fast pace environment with minimal supervision.Proven ability to develop and produce award-winning video for broadcast, mobile, and social platforms.Proven ability to manage large projects and assemble multi-disciplined teams.Excellent editorial collaboration skills, embracing diverse styles and points of view.Effective oral and written communication skills critical to communicating editorial vision to advertisers and partners.Strong understanding of Final Cut, Premiere, Avid, and motion graphics software capabilities.Comfortable keeping track of expenditures and managing budgets.Strong interpersonal relations and problem solving skills.Ability to consistently display a professional demeanor and stay calm under pressure.Creative problem solver that has the ability to build the right team specific to the job.Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills a must.Authority:Reports to VP of PR & AdvertisingKey Result Areas and Activities:Project ManagementMeet with internal clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements.Work with advertising colleagues to devise a campaign that meets the client's brief and budget.Present alongside colleagues (particularly the creative director), the campaign ideas and budget to the client.Function as the link between, the internal client and the advertising team by maintaining regular contact with both, ensuring that communication flows effectively.Negotiate with internal clients and other key stakeholders about the details of campaigns.Present creative work to key stakeholders for approval or modification.Drive the completion of project goals and facilitate communications, organization, and accountability across all departments. Lead development and communications of day-to-day tasks and scheduling.Identify and communicate roadblocks and bottlenecks that may prevent the team from achieving their goals. Motivate and support team to ensure project goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables are achieved. Help make informed decisions in conjunction with team leads on work methods, development pipeline, priorities, and available resources. Pre and Post ProductionBe the point person and lead video producer for all MGA brands.Work closely with key stakeholders, Marketing teams, Creative teams (internal and external), and Production companies in finding the best solution to the content needs.Manage day-to-day pre-production, production and post-production activities (such as concept/content review, pre-pro, shooting, recording v/o, editing, animation, and keep everyone aligned).Strong understanding of Final Cut, Premiere, Avid, and motion graphics software capabilities.Creative problem solver that has the ability to build the right team specific to the job using key industry contacts and network of experienced professionals.Budget ManagementProvide consultation and guidance on best practices and cost efficiencies for content needs for various distribution platforms.Leverage all possible resources (internal and external) in order to find efficiencies and bring projects in budget and deliver them on-time.Work closely with Finance, Legal, and outside vendors in developing bids, negotiating contracts, hiring freelancers and oversee entire production.