Creative Producer

Collingwood, Melbourne

3-5 days per week | Permanent

Up to $110,000 + Super (full-time equivalent) + benefits

Are you passionate about bringing stories to life through the power of visual storytelling? Do you have a keen eye for detail, exceptional creative skills, and a deep understanding of the video production process? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a driven and organised Creative Producer to join Sherpa, the creative production studio of global marketing network Hardie Grant Media.

Based in our brand-new Collingwood office, you'll report into Sherpa's Studio Director and play a vital role in conceptualising, planning, and executing compelling video projects that will leave a lasting impact for the network's varied clients which include many well-known Australian brands working with content agency Heads & Tales, PR agency Tide Communications, and digital marketing agency Reload Media.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Studio Director to develop video concepts, storyboards, treatments, and scripts based on creative briefs and agreed communication goals.
• Manage the end-to-end video production process, including pre-production, filming, and post-production juggling multiple projects at any one time.
• Create and manage budgets for shoots of different scale.
• Co-ordinate and schedule video shoots, ensuring all necessary resources are available.
• Collaborating with and directing crew and talent on set to achieve the agreed creative vision.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in video production to continually enhance our content quality.
• Partner with network agencies to support their growth and contribute to new business proposals.
• Polished Client service skills, being able to navigate client relationships and complex projects with ease.

Roles Competencies

Video production experience – videos storytelling and social content

You've had at least 5 to 7 years' experience working in an agency or production company managing projects and contributing to shaping ideas. You are experienced working with a range of key stakeholders and suppliers and are comfortable working as either an on-set producer, assistant director, or director on shoot day. With a genuine interest and appreciation for marketing communications and storytelling, you're driven to craft content that stands out on digital and social media.

Client services and project management experience

You're highly organised, with sharp attention to detail. You know how to manage priorities and clients' expectations and remain consistent and respectful under pressure. You're proactive and anticipate client needs, while nurturing long-term relationships.

Communication and presentation skills

You're confident, clear, and engaging with excellent written and verbal skills. You can sell creative ideas to clients and bring them to life with Canva, PowerPoint or Keynote, developing presentation decks that have wow factor.

Business acumen

You have good business sense and a basic understanding of finance, budgeting, and operations. You also know how to budget your time and estimate work. You've worked on pitches, proposals and new business in the past and know how to jazz up an idea and make it land.

Curiosity and a hunger to learn

You want to learn and grow, and regularly invest in yourself to stay ahead of the game. You challenge people with new ways of thinking and never settle for the status quo. You're the person who is challenging internal teams to consider how to embrace TikTok and have proactive ideas for how clients or brands can adopt the latest trends.

Skills for the job

• Passion and experience in video production with proven in studio and field producing/directing.
• Excellent production and post-production skills, with efficiency under tight deadlines.
• Comfort & skill interviewing and directing talent and working with creative partners.
• Proven experience presenting to clients and developing decks/presentations.
• Excellent team work and collaboration skills.
• Agency experience highly desirable.

About Sherpa

Sherpa is a creative production agency, made for today. Our passion and respect for great storytelling and creative is at the heart of all our work. We operate as part of the global Hardie Grant Media marketing network which has over 100 staff around Australia, supporting three agencies: Heads & Tales (content and publishing), Tide Communications (PR & events) and Reload Media (digital marketing).

Our client service and commitment to delivering good value and high-quality work sets us apart from other video production teams. We also have an ongoing commitment to make a positive impact through our diversity and inclusion initiatives, social outreach, volunteering and Innovate RAP (Reconciliation Action Plan).

Employment Benefits

• Aside from the usual perks of working in an agency, a core pillar of what defines Heads & Tales (as part of Hardie Grant) is our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to say this is reflected through the benefits we provide our team, including but not limited to:
• Options for flexible hours and hybrid working
• 4 x bonus half-days of leave per year
• Summer Hours program
• Purchased leave program
• Additional menstrual & menopausal leave
• Paid volunteer day each year
• Paid blood donation leave
• Extensive L&D programs
• Free counselling, for professional or personal matters
• 3 months parental leave at full-pay on top of statutory parental leave – for both primary and secondary carers
• Fertility treatment and gender transition leave if required

Be Yourself, We Like You That Way

Hardie Grant are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and we celebrate different approaches, points of view and backgrounds. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

At any point in the application process, please feel safe to let us know of any accommodations that will make the process more accessible for you. We encourage you to share your pronouns and anything else you would like us to know that will make this an enjoyable experience.

Ready to Apply?

If you'd like to apply, please send through your CV, a customised cover letter, and some examples of previous work