Manager, Production

Who We Are

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media

 Why Authentic

 You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

The Manager, Production manages and produces Authentic’s seasonal content across its portfolio of brands. In collaboration with Marketing and Creative teams, the Production Manager manages the day to day of a shoot production from photographers, models, stylists, and other personal required in addition to securing locations, permits, equipment and all necessary travel/accommodations.

What you’ll be working on 

• Manage the seasonal schedule of all content shoots from concept to final asset delivery with creative and marketing teams
• Will be across all Fashion / Luxe Brands in the Authentic Portfolio (Including but not limited to: Vince Camuto, Juicy Couture, Judith Lieber, IZOD, Nautica, Van Heusen, Nine West, Frye).
• Manage all vendor details along with the overall shoot budget
• Manage and maintain the closing of each shoot and that all invoices are received and submitted to finance for payment along with ensuring the shoot is on or under budget
• Act as the day-to-day point person for shoots vendors from photographer, models, stylists, hair, makeup, equipment along with locations, studios and permitting offices
• While on-set, act as lead point ensuring all vendors & contractors are on time, all contractual deliverables are being fulfilled and ensure wrapping is completed prior to over-time
• Serve as lead producer on internally produced Campaign and Social Shoots
• Meet with and manage new vendors and stay on top of relevant image makers

Must Haves: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in production, marketing or a similar field
• 3+ years of experience in producing photoshoots, commercial and other content
• Prior experience working with Celebrities is a plus
• Prior experience working and managing production companies and vendors a must
• Ability to understand changing priorities and work well independently and on a fast-paced team environment (Strong Team mentality).
• Strong organizational, production, and writing skills
• Strong communications skills; must be organized and comfortable working with internal stakeholders, external Brand Partners, Celebrities and their representation
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel 40% of time and ability to work long shoot days on set (12 + Hours)
• Must have strong computer proficiency with strength in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Primary Location Salary Range:

$90,000 - $110,000

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