BIDDING PRODUCER
A little bit about our team:
UPROXX is one of the largest youth culture brands in the world. Through proprietary technology, journalists and award-winning original video, we help brands connect to the digital generation. We inform, entertain and inspire our audience through the passion points they care about: Sports, News, Culture, Entertainment, Music and Lifestyle. UPROXX Studios, our in-house production division, programs a slate of award-winning original series and collaborates with our partners to create the most engaging and sharable content in the digital space.
Why this could be your next big break:
We’re seeking a Presale Bidding Producer who works well in fast-paced environments, communicates well with others, can multitask, and is eager to be part of a growing company.
The Presale Bidding Producer will be responsible for submitting detailed estimated studio production costs for the RFPs/RFIs we receive from clients. This person will also assist as a transitional producer when projects sell-through. This person will report to the VP of Production and work closely with the Strategy and creative teams during the Pre-sale phase and work closely with the Director of Production during the post-sale phase. This work requires knowledge of media production budgeting at all scales, the ability to assess timelines quickly, the flexibility to work across multiple potential projects, and a creative problem-solving approach to production executions.
We value hard work, integrity, and agility, and we love to recognize successful individuals and teamwork. Come join our team at UPROXX and impact culture for the digital generation!
Here you’ll get to:
Participate in RFP and RFI briefs
Collaborate with Creative, Strategy, and Sales teams to create top-level bids during the pitch stage.
Ensure programs can fit within budget parameters while maintaining profitability.
Reach out to vendors when additional research is needed.
Assure content can be executed before client flight begins
Assess if production can be executed within the allotted time frame
Assist Director of Production and Producer with initial transitional budgets and timelines when the program goes into production
Assist in communications as a transitional production liaison until the primary Producer is brought on.
Reports to VP of Production
About you:
Learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Multi-task and be able to prioritize, work under tight deadlines and execute quick product turnaround.
High degree of organization, creativity, self-motivation, and drive.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, when working with team members
It would be music to our ears if you also had:
2-4 years experience in bidding for client services or similar capacity
Experience as a line producer or bidder for a media production company in the following industries documentary, marketing, digital, event management, advertising, hospitality, or commercial video production
Familiarity with best practices of social media channels as well as youtube platforms
Familiar with legal issues surrounding media execution
Excellent communication with a wide range of people with the ability to clearly convey expectations to ensure everyone understands what needs to happen.
