Live Producer

RUN Studios is seeking an enthusiastic Live Producer to join its in-house team of talented digital media storytellers. As the bridge between clients and the production team, this position requires someone fluent in client management, project management, and full-cycle video and content creation. This is a 3-month contract opportunity that may extend to full-time based on business needs.

As a Live Producer at RUN, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of pre- and post-production activities. Experience and confidence in budgeting, developing workback schedules, shooting live action (studio and on-location), and ability to foresee and mitigate issues in post-production is essential. As a collaborative member of the production team and central point of contact for clients, excellent communication skills and entrepreneurial leadership is required to ensure great work is delivered on-time, on-budget, and delivers on messaging and strategic objectives.

This position is based in RUN's Seattle studio, but will require extensive time spent at production facilities in Redmond. Occasional travel (domestic and international) will be required for on-location shoots.

As a Live Producer, You Will

• Manage broadcast events and live stage shoots from kick-off to final delivery, from smaller scope/budget deliverables to more comprehensive, cross-channel campaign content.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing expertise and guidance in pre-production, as well as managing expectations throughout production.
• Track project progress and escalate concerns as needed.
• Communicate upward and across project teams - including project status, schedule changes, justifications for variances, and technical information.
• Assign resources and hire freelance talent, vendors, and production crews; organize crew assignments, set schedules, and manage all related contracts, waivers, invoices, and releases.
• Create and track actuals of project budgets.
• Organize project assets and data management.

As an Applicant, You Bring

• 5+ years of experience (mid-level) in all aspects of video production.
• Experience producing live broadcasts.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering media projects on time, on budget, and on strategy.
• Experience managing a team of creatives, including live-action crews, editors, animators and motion designers, DP’s, etc.
• Great energy, enthusiasm, and passion to the team and process of creating world-class creative content.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and communicate effectively and confidently, both with clients and internal team members.
• The know-how to develop and execute plans for taking a project through the production pipeline, and communicate effectively throughout the process.
• Flexibility, you are resourceful, can ask for help as needed, and is equipped on all levels to juggle multiple projects and moving parts within a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Organization, conscientious, and skilled in detailed project management to mitigate risk and deliver excellent work for our clients.
• Excellent customer service and can be both an advocate for the client and RUN Studios alike.
• Experience working with Microsoft and technology brands in a plus.
• Ability to remain posed and calm in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and evolving processes.
• High working knowledge of Virtual platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc.).

Bonus if You Have

• Agency and/or post-production studio experience.

Additional Position Details

• Supervisory Responsibilities 
  • Act as mentor/coach to other team members as needed.
• Physical Demands
  • Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
• Work Environment
  • Telecommuting/work from home, or working remotely as the primary work location.
• Travel
  • 10% in-state, potential out of state.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At RUN Studios we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We understand, value, and are grateful for the invaluable contributions made by each employee. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of evolving competitive benefits specifically designed to support the needs of our employees and their dependents.     

Compensation

Pay Range: $81,000 - $86,000 (Yearly)   

The successful candidate’s pay will be based on various factors such as individual qualifications and work location.  

Benefits:

Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals.  

As an equal opportunity employer, RUN Studios is committed to pay equity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.