Creative Producer

Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, e-commerce and retail platform HBX, distribution and merchandising segment Hyperoom and food and beverage destination Hypebeans.

We are looking for a passionate Producer to join our branded content London team. As a producer at Hypebeast you will work on bringing a wide variety of projects to life including but not limited to lookbooks, videos, collaborations, experiential digital and physical experiences. You will need to bring an experienced knowledge base of content production, a strong network and a hardworking collaborative outlook. You will be working closely with internal teams, external vendors and clients. The role of the Producer will be to plan for, manage and oversee US and global campaigns across Hypebeast + Hypebae (branded content) and Hypemaker (creative agency). The producer will report to the Executive Producer and work on the EMEA creative production team to successfully execute campaigns and events. The producer will be responsible for maintaining a smooth and efficient process across all projects and upholding the Hypebeast brand across all creative.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an organized system for administrative duties – bids, invoicing, outreach, equipment, and third party vendor management
• Create, manage and oversee timelines, budgets, production plans and talent/vendor contracts
• Secure, vet, negotiate, manage talent, crew, locations, etc.
• Work closely with the creative & editorial team to uphold the standards of the HYPEBEAST brand
• Continually improve efficiency and enforce our production process
• Ensure all productions are wrapped in a timely manner and within budget
• Develop and track project timelines and deadlines – ensuring creative team, account teams, clients and vendors are kept informed
• Oversee project both that require being on set and also remotely when applicable
• Responsible for the contractual and rights elements of all shoots including vendor agreements, licenses and permissions.
• Ensure quality control of all assets.
• Internal budget management, liaising with the finance department to process invoices, ensure timely payments and flag any financial issues.
• Coordinating all production updates and documents required for clients, Talent and third parties where appropriate.
• Assist the Sales team with pitches and budget proposals.
• Managing relationships with freelancers, production companies, post production houses, studios and filmmakers.
• Supporting the production of branded experiential events, activations and pop-ups as part of wider campaign work.
• Collaborating with internal teams to bring to life physical brand moments, from concepting through to on-site delivery.
• Overseeing logistics, suppliers, and timelines for UK-based and international events.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in content and/or agency production.
• Informed – Up to date on fashion, music and the arts, as well as knowledgeable about HYPEBEAST culture.
• Creative – You are a visual storyteller who can develop new and innovative ideas with the team to elevate all projects
• Very Well Organized – Punctual and methodical, with a stellar memory, and with airtight organizational skills. You are the person the team will count on to be on top of everything. You will be expected to keep track of many projects at once without letting details slide through the cracks.
• Flexible – Humble and willing to tackle sometimes mundane but essential tasks with overall willingness to learn.
• Resourceful – The ability to secure talent, locations, and resources quickly. Can pivot and adapt to unforeseen circumstances that often arise. The expertise to foresee when outside resources are necessary.
• Autonomous – The ability to take direction, but needs a little management and oversight to get the job done.
• Goal-focused – The drive to complete tasks smoothly and efficiently.
• Positive/Charismatic – A people-person who knows how to get the best out of their team, while maintaining a great relationship with trusted vendors, creatives, and freelancers. Skilled at managing multiple parties involved with one project and keeping all players happy while maintaining the creative vision.
• Experience in producing branded events is desirable but not essential.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please provide your cover letter, resume and expected salary.

This position is based and located in London. Candidate must be eligible to work in UK.

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