Associate Producer
Job Description
An Associate Producer at Makematic is a key part of the producing team, working alongside a lead producer across any number of educational projects. The purpose of this position is to support the producer(s) both logistically and creatively.
Key responsibilities
- Support the production workflow from concept to delivery on assigned projects
- Follow and update standardised Makematic task management documents and platforms throughout all productions
- Work with the lead producer on development of creative treatments and research as well as the creative vision for allocated projects
- Collaborate with producers on creative decisions, such as scripting, storyboarding, visual development, and content development.
- Organise, coordinate and help develop ideas with script writing team
- Support the project team including Researchers, Animators, Script Writers, Editors and Producer
- Oversee specific segments or portions of the project.
- Help to set up and organise shoots, edits, and audio mixes, and coordinate schedules.
- Liaise with and guide animators and editors throughout the post production process.
- Assist producer with invoices and cost tracking and help manage budget
- Communicate with relevant internal and external team members professionally
- Assist with post-production tasks like scheduling, reviewing cuts, or coordinating deliverables.
- Assist in the delivery and filing of 3rd party agreements, Risk Assessments and Health & Safety law
- Research and logging of archive/3rd party materials for projects
- Take responsibility for post production paperwork and metadata ensuring it is accurate and delivered on time
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years experience as an assistant producer or similar role
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
- Good understanding of the production process
- Familiarity working with clients/stakeholders
- Positive and collaborative attitude
- Attention to detail
- Research Skills
- Understanding of Copyright and Licencing
- Excellent spoken and written communication
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Experience working with remote edit/animation teams
- Computer literacy, specifically Google suite
Desirable Skills
- Experience/interest in educational content
- Experience in animation production
- Familiarity with Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.)
