Who we are:
MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. We put you in the room with the creators, thinkers, makers and leaders who have changed the world, so that you can change yours.
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If you want to help make an impact on our members' lives – we want to hear from you!
Job Overview:
As a Senior Producer you will report to and work with senior members of the creative team including Executive Producers and Supervising Producers. You will develop new ideas, concepts, and formats, execute deliverables related to current projects, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
DEVELOPMENT AND PRE-PRO
- Collaboration and Team
- Complete tasks as assigned and directed by senior members of the creative team
- Where OOH budgets may not allow, assist in the creation of deck slides for pre-production needs
- Consistently communicate on all aspects of shows with EP and Sup so that creative vision is successfully executed
- Attend and participate in all internal and external creative meetings
- In conjunction with the EP and Supervising Producer, contribute in the creative collaboration of all aspects of creative on a class from development through launch
- Read and give constructive notes on pitches, curriculums, and other documents, as assigned by EP and Supervising Producer
- Juggle several projects at once from development through launch
- Keep track of and flag deadlines for deliverables as needed from pre-pro through launch
- Instructor Selection
- Research instructor(s) and any existing materials relevant to classes
- Data test instructors and topics or if needed, gather insights from Insights Team on topic interest or instructors
- Pitch casting options and provide notes, guidance, and feedback to EP and Sup
- Attend and participate in all internal and external talent meetings
- Research and Development
- Research other ideas in the space/genre/topic to ensure we have a unique offering that’s not on other streamers
- Develop a POV on the best topics the instructor can teach versus delivering an information dump
- Understand wider audience needs (TAM) when ideating class topics
- Ideate and develop multiple options and formats for classes and pitch internally (first to your direct supervisor(s), and with their approval, to leadership)
- In collaboration with EP and Sup, and after gaining buy-in from Content Leadership on a format, develop creative brief, show outline, and any additional internal creative materials as assigned
- In collaboration with EP and Supervising Producer, work with consultants and talent to craft curriculums and ensure projects stay on-brand and meet MasterClass internal expectations
- In collaboration with EP, Supervising Producer, and cross-functional teams, develop and shape the creative expectations of classes from the looks to the learnings
- Develop class curriculum in collaboration with the EP and Supervising Producer
- Work with the director and OOH producers as they further develop creative materials
- Write creative briefs, one-pagers, and outlines and contribute to the documented research of topics and instructors for briefs as assigned by EP and Supervising Producer
- Collaborate with stakeholders, like R&C, marketing, graphics, set design, and production management prior shoots so all are aligned on goals, visual aesthetics, and expectations
PRODUCTION
- Attend shoots via Zoom or in person if feasible and take notes as directed by the EP or Supervising Producer -- this is less about play-by-play and more thinking about pickups we might want to get for content or cadence
- Contribute to formulation of pickup interview questions during a shoot (whether remote from zoom or on set) to ensure continuity and maximize the effectiveness of the class content
- Assist in refining creative materials specific to each OCP and their specific areas of expertise as assigned
POST
- Assist with providing initial music recommendations to OOH producers, when requested, to help shape the tone and atmosphere of the class
- Pulling archive when needed in post for classes to elevate storylines (when OOH teams may need additional direction)
- Assist with beta testing request documents, as assigned by EP and Sup
- Write edit scripts/paper edits for long form and/or short form content
- Review cuts, provide feedback to EP and Supervising Producer, and work in tandem with the OOH production team to refine the classes structure
- Contribute to beta testing request documents
OVERALL
- Staying organized, keeping things in a digestible format, and meeting deadlines or alerting EP and Sup if there are roadblocks
- Assist with other tasks as assigned by EP and Sup
Requirements:
- 5-10 years min professional experience in a creative role
- Work with EP/Supervising Producer to create content from development through production
- Experience creating show outlines, treatments,visual decks, and curriculum
- Experience creating varied content across multiple subjects from business to wellness to science to the arts, as well as different class types like demos, interviews, follow docs, etc.
- Experience interacting with top-tier talent and their teams while developing content and curriculum
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with ability to implement workflows tailored to the projects
- Can-do attitude and flexibility working in a fast-paced environment
- Adept at managing multiple priorities, competing tasks, and self-directing in a dynamic setting
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you. #LI-EC1
