**Company description** Arc is the lead shopper and retail agency within Publicis Groupe. In an era of unprecedented disruption, where the customers you seek actively resist brands like never before, everything we do is in service of making client brands irresistible. We call it Irresistible Commerce. And it starts by employing insights and data to uncover what’s standing in the way of growth. Then we deploy irresistible creative solutions to build connected shopping experiences that are personal, valuable and delightful for your customers. The results simultaneously drive brand sales and love. Helping us become WARC’s #1 Specialty Retail Agency with groundbreaking work recognized by Adweek, ANA Reggie Awards and Effies. **Overview** The Producer is responsible for translating creative ideas into project plans and deliverables across their specific discipline(s) of expertise. In addition to fundamental producer skills (listed below), Production at Arc requires solid critical thinking and analytical skills, the ability to work independently, as well as a passion for guiding creative ideas from brief through project launch. The ideal candidate for this position will have ambitions of work that pushes creative and technological limits and experience in delivering a variety of integrated projects completed on time, within budget and to Arc’s ‘irresistible commerce’ creative standards. + Assist production department in delivering excellence across all aspects of production including scoping and ballparking creative concepts, building detailed project schedules, managing project scope, researching and securing production resources, quality controlling all deliverables, maintaining project documentation and communication with holistic project teams + Responsible for ‘managing up’ to appropriate Senior Producer, Production Supervisor, or Executive Producer and proactively seeking support/guidance when needed + Responsible for learning basics of integrated production terminology and processes (ie: color profiles, resolution, file specifications) across a variety of mediums + Able to research, identify, select, and negotiate with production suppliers (within The Pub or external) based on the scope, budget, and timeline of project and which partner is best suited to execute the creative vision + Communicates proactively with Creative, Business Leadership, Production Ops and Media partners on all aspects of the production including milestones, deliverables, and due dates to keep the production process flowing smoothly + Partners with more seasoned producers to understand, interpret, and articulate licensing verbiage for a wide array of mediums (photography, illustration, stock, music, talent, videography) and usage implications to the full team + Responsible for building critical relationships and maintaining the agency’s reputation and standard of excellence with the external production industry + Directly reports to a specific Senior Producer, Production Supervisor, or Executive Producer, but functions as a part of the collective Pool Model of producers, available and able to work on any account across the agency depending on skills, need, talent fit and client assignment **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred + 0-2 years in production at an agency, production company or similar environment + Effective negotiation and positive-minded problem-solving skills required + Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment + Ability to collaborate with internal co-workers and external clients and vendors at a variety of levels and across functions + A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical-thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees + Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail + Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills + After-hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required **Competencies** + Approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness, and forward-thinking + Works to pursue the of best creative ideas and creates an environment supportive of the best creative + Works seamlessly across agency functions and with partner agencies + Shares information, ideas, and opinions in a way that contributes to solutions + Collaborative team member that actively seeks out and tries to understand the opinions of others + Effectively communicates, informs and involves others to achieve shared objective + Manages conflict in a way that moves the team forward + Passionate about ideas, brands, the agency, and our clients’ business + Identifies high-potential creative ideas and fights for them + Acts in accordance with a set of world-class professionals and personal standards + Demonstrates a strong work ethic that is determined, tenacious and tireless; a bias for action; and extraordinary dedication to results + Consistently delivers projects and commitments on deadline + Is nimble and recognizes the need to adjust style in different situations and settings + Thinks through problems by quickly narrowing in on core issues and identifying innovative and effective solutions **Additional information** The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include: + Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more + Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility + Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption + Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance + Tuition Assistance + Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more + Matching Gifts programs202 + Flexible working arrangements + ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) + Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances + The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents + The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. **_Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances._** If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $53,200.00- $70,560.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 3/26/25.