Seasonal Creative Production Specialist

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Job Overview

The Seasonal Creative Production Specialist reports directly to the Director of Creative Production for Macy’s Studios, assisting show producers in creative logistics and event production for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This role supports the creative team by coordinating details for performing elements in various aspects of event production.

 

What You Will Do

• Support the Creative Producer by building decks/presentations, proofreading scripts, etc.
• Maintain proper communication with vendors related to operations and logistics.
• Schedule sub-committee calls or Teams meetings.
• Coordinate rehearsals and recording sessions, assisting the Creative Producer with music preparation, studio selection, talent transportation, and music production for pre-records.
• Support the casting process and performance programs (marching bands, large performance groups, etc.) through outreach and communication with directors and actors.
• Maintain the line-up in weekly communications and data entry.
• Prepare and update official handbooks, training manuals, pitch decks, etc.
• Perform general office duties, including making copies, facilitating catering and building access for meetings, and assisting with deliveries and mailings.
• Assist with event production or production logistics, including operation, load-in/load-out activities, and event setup/strike for various Macy’s Parade events and trainings.
• Coordinate project tasks, generating follow-up lists, calendars of deliverables, reminders, and deadlines.
• Manage the team calendar, production and volunteer meetings, and trainings.
• Cast and source non-celebrity talent.
• Organize and manage logistics for performance groups, marching bands, and Broadway performances.

 

Skills You Will Need

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for maintaining communication with vendors and team members.

Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills to schedule meetings, coordinate rehearsals and recording sessions, and manage project tasks and calendars.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in building presentations, proofreading scripts, and using general computer and technical tools.

Detail Orientation: Ability to maintain accurate line-ups, data entries, and update official documents like handbooks and training manuals.

Project Management: Skill in coordinating project tasks, generating follow-up lists, and tracking deliverables, reminders, and deadlines.

Logistics Coordination: Experience in coordinating travel, transportation, and logistics for talent and performance groups.

Event Production: Knowledge of event production logistics, including operation, load-in/load-out activities, and event setup/strike.

Creative Thinking: Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically to contribute to the creative process.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functional lines and at various levels.

Customer Service: Provide exceptional support and service to the creative team and talent.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Casting and Sourcing Talent: Experience in casting and sourcing non-celebrity talent for performances.

General Office Skills: Competence in performing general office duties, including making copies, facilitating catering and building access, and assisting with deliveries and mailings.

 

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encourag