Senior Producer & Editor Jobs

The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for the world’s leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands. The Studio seeks a Senior Producer & Editor to join a new field production crew dedicated to our Broadway, arts and entertainment clients. This role will report to the Director of Video and Events Development and is a full-time role of 40+ hours per week within our Manhattan office and the local NYC field.
The selected candidate will be a true Producer and Video Editor hybrid with creative and logistical producing chops, motion design and animation skills, and an affinity for writing and working within the Broadway live entertainment space.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Producer & Editor will lead a 2-3 person field production crew, managing and working with a dedicated camera operator to craft, shoot and edit fast-turnaround video creative. The ideal candidate is nimble, thrives in creating news-style content and knows how to make the most out of a media opportunity. The field production crew is a subset of the Video and Events department and will work alongside producers, editors, project managers, copywriters, designers, creative directors and account service staff.
Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage Camera Operator in the field and the office
• Edit, animate, and handle post-production for short and long-form digital, social and broadcast use
• Conduct research and gather knowledge relevant to our clients
• Handle logistics for field video production, such as scheduling, resourcing, equipment, location scouting, permits, shot lists, call sheets, signage and release forms
• Concept and write interview questions and other writing assignments
• Estimate project costs and track budgets
• Oversee copy and design tasks in the Studio
• Color correct and mix audio for digital/social content
• Manage capture and crew on-set, working with clients, talent and celebrities
• Manage file transfers and media
• Facilitate red carpet and on-the-fly interviews

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of video production processes, production equipment and industry trends
• 2+ years experience managing direct reports
• Exemplary communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work odd hours at short notice (nights and weekends) and occasional overtime
• Color correction, grading and audio mixing skills
• Bonus skills include SAG-AFTRA and/or AFM knowledge, Broadway and/or livestream experience
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organization, time management and attention to detail
• On-set experience producing shoots and interviewing/directing talent
• Advanced understanding and use of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Full understanding of digital, social and broadcast output specifications
• Work samples/reel required for consideration
• Demonstrated writing ability with a journalistic lean
• 8+ years of similar experience at a creative agency, studio, TV network or film industry (including 4+ years of editing and animation)

Benefits
We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Retirement plan with employer match
• Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid family leave
• Wellness resources
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.
Our Company
The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands—WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Columbia University, and No Kid Hungry.
The Studio is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.