Senior Producer, Special Projects - Ad Sales

This is a Full Time Job

Overview and Responsibilities

The Senior Producer, Special Projects supports the Senior Director of Production and Technology in creating best-in-class productions and sponsor/co-sponsored executions for key Ad Sales clients. This role oversees production of vignettes, contests, sales tapes, sizzles, and in-market executions in support of Brand Solutions, and manages field shoots and post-production delivery of all content for broadcast and digital platforms. The role also manages ongoing client relationships, including ideation and weekly client calls.

Responsibilities include but, are not limited to:

• Produce and edit compelling vignettes, contests, sales tapes, sizzles, and tune-in spots, ensuring consistency in look, tune-in information, and accuracy of all messages for both client and BET
• Manage ongoing client relationships, including weekly client calls, ideation sessions, and development of timelines and delivery protocols
• Manage field production shoots
• Develop and reconcile production budgets, in partnership with the Senior Coordinator, consistent with overall sales goals
• Create and reconcile production budgets
• Support other Ad Sales Production projects as assigned
• Partner with the Vice President to organize and manage weekly meeting schedules and overall project tracking
• Work with the Brand Solutions group to manage receipt of Project Request Forms (PRF) and Project Authorization Forms (PAF), tracking and managing all ongoing Ad Sales Production assignments
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with key Ad Sales clients
• Establish and maintain solid relationships with producers, editors, copywriters, and production staff
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the African American consumer and the BET viewer
• Work closely with BET Digital and other BET departments to ensure inclusion of all key messages
• Understand all aspects of production, including promo/vignette development and use of editing systems such as AVID and Pro Tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 10 years of experience in TV production at a television network or post-production facility
• 5 years of experience in project management and customer service
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Film/Video Production, or a related discipline

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to interface with clients and various departments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to solve problems and make quick decisions
• Ability to create and reconcile production budgets