Producer (Contract Role) Canada Production
The role
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Producer to join our Production team for a 1 year maternity leave contract coverage. We are a team of brand thinkers with a deep passion for social because it’s where culture and audience insights take off.
You’ll be working alongside an enthusiastic group of talented teammates across multiple departments, supporting key productions for socially-led campaigns, activations, and editorial content. This includes in-office (hybrid) and on-set production duties such as managing full budgets, creating and distributing call sheets, booking equipment, prop purchases, and supporting crew on-set, and more.
WE ARE
A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and are creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we’re proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like Paramount+, adidas, Sport Chek, Play Station, Four Seasons and more.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
- We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUX.
- Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
- You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn).
- From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.
YOU ARE
- A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
- Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them
- A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro
Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Help execute shoots, events and other project work across socially lead campaigns and extending into integrated campaigns.
- Manage a variety of production types, from quick and nimble organic social content to full productions with external production partners.
- Work with Client teams and others in the development of ballparks, estimates and production project workflow (timelines, manage external production partners, QA final work ahead of shipping, etc)
- Day-to-day communication with creatives, accounts and any external crew assigned to projects
- Ensure any contracts, releases and invoices are filed and submitted, as well update internal production status documents
- Work with the team to ensure that production timelines are being met
- Support in crew & vendor outreach during pre-production
- Create and distribute call sheets, shot lists & pre-production books
- Assist with any production pick-ups and returns including props, equipment, talent etc.
- Be an extra pair of hands on-set when needed
- Collaborate with WAS Project Managers on overlapping projects
- Work with Finance and Operations reconciliations
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
- 3 – 4 years production experience within an agency or production house as a producer
- Passion for culture, creativity, art, social media, and of course, organisation
- Experienced in managing projects involving brand content, digital, social, print, video, and events deliverables
- Knowledge of line production (able to work with and without a production house)
- A proactive can-do attitude and works great under tight timelines
- Proactivity, natural at anticipating challenges and can articulate solutions to relevant people when required
- Good with finances; you understand that effort equals budget-spend and you stay on top of budgets throughout all projects assigned
- Familiar with digital/social agency turn-around times and ways of working — good understanding of the dynamics of agency processes and enjoys the pace and challenges this brings
- Full G Drivers License is a must
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?
At We Are Social, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a creative career in an agency that moves at the speed of culture. Here’s what you’ll get:
- We are the first, largest, most awarded socially-led creative agency in the world, connecting you to 1,300+ like-minded professionals around the world
- An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality – with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
- Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
- Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week during the summer and over the holidays
- Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
- Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
- Dogs allowed, dedicated private wellness room (in select offices)
- Regular team social events – holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more! We are obsessed with learning and being better humans
- In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations
- Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
- Focus on developing and recruiting BIMPOC Talent
- Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
We invest in your health and wellness:
- Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
- Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist, guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
JOIN US
At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.
Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes We Are Social what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.
Let’s do cool stuff together. Apply now!
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