About the role
Position Details
Business Unit: Company 3
Position: Producer, Associate
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $27.00 - $30.00 USD hourly
Position Summary
The Associate Producer supports the production team from client handoff through final delivery. Working closely with Producers, Operations, Colorists, and clients, this role helps coordinate schedules, manage project logistics, and facilitate communication. This role supports Short Form advertising projects and reports directly to the Head of Production, Short Form. The position requires on-site presence in the New York studio as needed to support client sessions and Colorist/project needs.
Main Duties
The Associate Producer assists Producers in managing multiple post-production projects simultaneously. Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate project schedules, timelines, and deliverables across internal & external editorial, color, and finishing teams.
- Organize project kickoffs, client reviews, and internal production meetings.
- Take notes on client calls.
- Collect, organize, and communicate creative feedback.
- Work with the Operations team to collect and manage project elements.
- Support communications between clients and CO3 Operations.
- Monitor project progress to identify potential scheduling conflicts or resource needs.
- Collect Booking Sheets and final delivery requirements.
- Assist with vendor coordination, work orders, and invoicing as needed.
- Support Producers with administrative and operational tasks as required.
- Anticipate challenges proactively and develop creative solutions that balance client expectations and internal capabilities.
- Coordinate timely delivery of all project elements with the Operations team to meet deadlines.
- Maintain clear and effective communication with clients to understand project requirements and provide status updates.
- Collaborate with the Producers and Head of Production to escalate issues and develop solutions to challenges.
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will bring previous experience in one or more of the following environments: Color Production, Offline Production, and/or VFX / Finishing Production. Candidates must demonstrate skill in anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders, possess superior written and verbal skills, and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong general computer literacy. Additional requirements include:
- Can-do, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for both individual and team outcomes.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project management.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across creative and technical teams.
- Professional, client-focused demeanor.
- Ability to follow direction precisely and provide timely, comprehensive updates with thorough follow-through.
- Developing knowledge and understanding of the finishing process, with good judgment on when to escalate issues.
- Self-motivated with exceptional client service skills.
- Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
- Willingness to work flexible or extended hours on short notice when required.
About the Company
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion
Creativity has diversity at its core. The company celebrates the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self. It is company policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants should inform the HR representative if assistance is needed to complete any forms or if accommodation is required to participate in the application process.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Factors: An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.
- Benefits for full-time and eligible part-time (25+ hours/week) employees: Includes a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off.
- Benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees (less than 25 hours/week): Includes retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits.
- International: For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.