Producer

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own Production Lead for Translation within McDonald’s IAT, directing Tier 2/3 work, budgets, and cross‑functional collaboration.

  • Lead end-to-end production on small-to-mid-sized campaigns from concept to delivery.
  • Must-have: 5–7 years in production with budgeting, scheduling, and agency experience.
  • Standout: Independent campaign management and vendor collaboration across diverse teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Represent Translation in McDonald’s Integrated Agency Team (IAT) and collaborate with all IAT agency producers to execute Tier 2 and Tier 3 work; whether that be unique adaptations or direct adaptations of the general market campaign.
  • Lead small-to-mid-sized campaigns and independently manage all phases of production with oversight as needed.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with all departments to ensure the best creative solutions align with production realities.
  • Build and manage detailed production calendars, track timelines, and coordinate key milestones from concept through delivery.
  • Maintain control of the production budget, with responsibility for estimates, reconciliations, and wrap documentation.
  • Support the evaluation of concepts and ideas to assess feasibility and recommend production approaches.
  • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and partners to bring the strongest creative teams to the table.
  • Manage productions with attention to quality, efficiency, and creative alignment.
  • Ensure projects adhere to financial policies and wrap procedures.
  • Champion inclusive production practices by proactively identifying and supporting underrepresented creators and collaborators.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in production, preferably at a creative or culture-focused agency.
  • A portfolio of work that includes both small and mid-sized productions demonstrating increasing responsibility and ownership.
  • After-hours work and overnight travel required for shoots and post.
  • Familiarity with union and non-union production, including SAG and non-SAG talent.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with precision in budgeting and scheduling.
  • Translating high-level creative concepts into tangible, impactful results.
  • Proven ability to independently manage campaigns of varying scale and complexity.
  • Confidence in presenting and discussing production approaches, costs, and challenges.

Nice To Have

  • Experience with performance marketing productions
  • Familiarity with emerging media formats and platforms.
  • A demonstrated commitment to cultural relevance, inclusivity, and industry innovation

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

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942 (61% of company)

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