Current Series Creative Producer (Contractor )

Current Series Creative Producer (Contractor )

JD Link: https://www.notion.so/madrealities/Current-Series-Creative-Producer-Contractor-1abd1c3695d88005983fdcbba23580e3?source=copy_link

Company: Mad Realities

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Contractor (Part-Time) on 1x Show — with Full-Time Potential (Multiple Shows)

Hiring Manager: Clare Naughton

About Mad Realities

Mad Realities is defining the future of TV, bridging the gap between culture born online and television-level production. We partner with creators to make original episodic content that you can experience on all social platforms.

Our Shows

Our shows have garnered 1 billion views in the short time between September 2024-today.

You can also check out our shows (and find links to watch on socials) on our website madrealities.tv

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly creative, nimble Creative Producer to help shape and execute an MR original show in series. This role will be instrumental in developing episode concepts, producing shoots, and maintaining the show’s distinct comedic voice and visual identity.

Title: Creative Producer (Current Series)

• Overseeing the end-to-end entire production process for 1x current series (pre-production, production, post-production)
• Manage a small existing team, including: talent, production personnel, editors, and designers, to run the show
• Ensure high-quality execution from pre-production through post-production
• Ensure our standard releases are signed
• Adhere to budget guidelines
• Current series are <90s per episode with an established format
• Serve as Director on set, owning the creative vision on set
• Develop and pitch storylines and subject matter to expand/evolve current series and take to greater heights
• Develop and pitch concepts for branded integrations for show episodes
• Able to improvise with real people as guests and authentic settings
• Work within and expand the brand identity and tone of voice of the show
• Work with established art direction & tonal / purpose pillars
• Creatively propose evolution and expansion of said pillars
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in video production and digital content creation
• Understand, evaluate, and implement feedback from the team to improve the quality of show output
• Manage multiple shoot projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• [Bonus Points] Be capable of making revisions to edits yourself using Adobe Premiere

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in producing short form (under 3min), viral content
• for experience in executing a creative that became a hit show
• for experience with documentary-style content
• Proven track record of creating high-quality, engaging video content
• Passion for storytelling and strong narrative building skills
• Strong understanding of social platforms and related trends
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to improvise and work with real people in real settings
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• [Bonus Points] Video editing experience with Adobe Premiere
• [Bonus Points] Fluent in Spanish preferred but not required

Contractor Specifications

• People Lead: This role reports to Clare Naughton (Director of Operations & Production)
• Fees: Weekly retainer (including pre-production, production, post-production) — averages 2x episodes per shoot, averages 1-2x shoot(s) per week
• Credits: Producer & Director
• Can work in-person in NYC 1-2 days/week required for on set

Full-Time Specifications

• People Lead: This role reports to Clare Naughton (Director of Operations & Production)
• Cash Compensation: Salary
• Includes Mad Realities Equity
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Can work in-person in NYC M-Th

How To Apply

✉️ To apply, please send an introduction, resume, and portfolio of relevant work to jobs@madrealities.tv with the subject line titled: Creative Producer (Current Series).