Integrated Executive Producer

About the Role

As an Integrated Executive Producer at Monks, your primary responsibility will be to oversee content production, leveraging the Studio's capabilities in innovative & traditional film and post-production. You will lead a local production team, managing all aspects of production from inception to delivery. This includes handling timing, budgeting, sourcing deliverables and managing new business intakes and pitches. You will also play a crucial role in developing client relationships and ensuring Monks' production processes are efficient and effective.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Leadership & Strategic Oversight

• Serve as the primary production lead for a national automotive client, owning the relationship across a diverse slate of projects ranging from quick-turn deliverables to large-scale productions.
• Stay updated with advancements in content production technologies, particularly AI, Unreal Engine and CGI, to keep the production team at the forefront of industry developments.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively identify opportunities to expand scope, improve workflows and drive added value.

Integrated Production Management 

• Develop and execute comprehensive production strategies, overseeing the entire process from project intake to final delivery across all channels and formats (broadcast, digital, social,, etc.), ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead innovation with AI and emerging production technologies to develop production approaches, evolve workflows and shape future-ready production models alongside our team of technologists.
• Guide projects from concept through delivery, with accountability for timelines, budgets, resourcing and risk management.
• Adapt production approaches based on project scale, budget and complexity.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop a team of producers and senior producers, providing guidance and fostering collaboration & career growth within the agency's production model.
• Maintain a solutions-oriented culture that empowers the team to problem-solve and take ownership.
• Build relationships with and understanding of Monks’ internal production capabilities & teams. Driving production solutions leveraging our staff of makers around the world.

Operational & Financial Stewardship

• Partner closely with the Head of Production and Operations Director to align production strategy with broader business and operational goals.
• Own production budgeting, forecasting and margin management for the account, with a strong focus on cost control and profitability.
• Establish and refine scalable processes, templates and best practices that support efficiency and consistency across projects.

Entrepreneurial & Problem-Solving Mindset

• Approach challenges with a flexible, can-do attitude, identifying practical solutions in fast-moving and ambiguous situations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve production models, exploring new tools, partners, and workflows that enhance speed, quality, and value.
• Lead with accountability, resilience, and optimism in a high-expectation, high-visibility role.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Organizational Skills: Must be highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership: Experience in leading production teams and managing a diverse group of professionals. Brings solutions to conversations. 
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage project details meticulously, from budgeting to scheduling.
• Film Production Knowledge: Understanding of film shots and post-production workflows is essential.
• Presentation and Negotiation: Strong presentation and negotiation skills, essential for client interactions and pitching.
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in gray areas with incomplete information. Stress-tolerant and able to think quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Technological Aptitude: Familiarity or passion for AI, Unreal Engine, and CGI is advantageous.
• Travel and Office Work: Willingness to travel occasionally and ability to work in-office.

Reporting Structure: You will report directly to the Head of Production and collaborate across Monks' various offices, ensuring cohesive production management and standards across locations.

This role seems well-suited for someone who thrives in a leadership position, enjoys driving creative projects forward, and is passionate about integrating new technologies into the production process. If you have experience in managing complex productions for notable brands and possess the required skills and qualifications, this could be an exciting opportunity for you at Monks.

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