McCann New York
Junior Innovation Producer
This opportunity is to join McCann New York, the flagship office of the global McCann network, as a Junior Innovation Producer focused on digital and experiential projects. The Junior Innovation Producer will initially be responsible for overseeing the redesign of three consumer-facing websites. The Junior Innovation Producer will be assigned additional projects that range in nature from installation-based experiences to digital product.
The Junior Innovation Producer will manage internal strategy and creative (UX/UI) deadlines then source and supervise third parties for testing, QA, and development as needed. The successful candidate will be versed in effective production methodologies in order to deliver high-quality work efficiently. This person will use impeccable planning, a personal network of partners, and creative problem solving to lead high-value projects – delivering on time, on budget, and with an emphasis on craft. A proven track record of success in producing websites, mobile applications, and campaign microsites is necessary.
Your responsibilities:
Ensure internal teams are following the company’s digital workflow
Develop and maintain a timeline for each project/feature
Ensure timing for each deliverable is based on resource availability
Develop and maintain project status reports
Conduct regular production meetings to ensure stakeholder alignment
RFP, scope and negotiate contracts with all third parties
Manage all stages of production, including UX, design, dev, QA, UAT, and deployment
Ensure high-quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery on all projects
Work in partnership and close collaboration with other departments
Plan, prioritize and successfully manage a workload with multiple, simultaneous projects
Foster team collaboration, monitor quality, be opinionated and vocal about design and
development best practices
Qualifications:
Agile, dynamic, creative thinker and problem solver
Strong communication skills for articulating digital concepts
2-4 years’ experience producing digital projects under EP supervision
Experience managing simultaneous projects
Experience with the Atlassian suite, particularly Jira or other quality assurance tools
Experience with an Agile process, product backlogs, pointing and sprints
Production oversight of modern responsive websites, iOS and Android apps as well as
API-consuming projects
Bachelor’s degree