Company: Canadian Tire
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 07:06:28 GMT
Job description: What you’ll doCanadian Tire Corporation is currently seeking a Sr. Content Producer to join its In-House Creative & Content team. Our Content Producers are positive self-starters who thrive when working within a team environment.As a Sr. Content Producer, you work with Creatives, Program Managers and Production houses to help bring ideas to life through photography and video. You know the processes of pre-production, production, and post-production like the back of your hand; you also have the patience and flexibility to work with others who may not be as adept with the lingo and stages. You can easily work independently when it’s required but shine when working collaboratively in a group and are always willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job. You will work closely with our Head of Production as they will seek out your expertise when it comes to the feasibility of a brief. You are responsible for managing production in its entirety (pre-production, production, post-production, delivery), and you will provide expertise and leadership in best practices and innovations when it comes to overseeing and supporting the production department. You are always pushing for us to deliver cohesive, consistent, high-quality content that fulfills or surpasses on the brief’s ask and makes your team proud to show of the work we’ve produced.Reporting to the head of production, the Sr. Content Producer will work for Canadian Tire Corp’s In-House Creative & Content team to deliver outstanding work for always-on content, seasonal briefs, brand campaigns, paid advertising and organic creative campaigns. The majority of projects will be focused on Canadian Tire Retail, but can also include work for other banners such as Sport Chek, Mark’s, Party City, Atmosphere and PHL.Build out a production calendar for scope of planned work for the year, advising on time required for productionDevelop and manage budgets, creatively working through small to large request and how we can best deliver on them.Recommending the appropriate Photographers, Production, and Post-Production companies based on talents, portfolios, locations and budgetsWork with Program Managers to develop scope of work, budgets and work back schedules based on project deliverables.Assess the feasibility of proposed creative during internal creative meetings, identifying risks and recommending solutions to deliver on the creative vision.Identify opportunities to increase and promote diversity in our teams, freelancers, and production partners.Develop and collaborate with production teams on process & workflow improvements.Lead and mentor other producers and colleagues and contribute to the growth and education of the greater creative & content teamBuild relationships with cross functional teams outside of department for future integrated shoot opportunities (Packaging, PR, Corporate Communication, Brand)Seek out and explore opportunities for innovation in production such as offshore production services, new technologies in photography / video production, AI softwareWhat you bring7+ years professional industry experience producing in a high-end, high-volume environment within an advertising agency, in-house creative team, or broadcast production organizationExpert production and project management skills: lead project kick-offs, set project goals and priorities, manage schedules, and oversee production from kick-off to final delivery.Experience developing photography & video content for digital and social channels: scheduling, production budgets, 3rd party negotiations, project estimationExperience with remote production: collaborating with team to determine best approach to capturing content.Expert knowledge of Adobe CC, specifically Premiere Pro, After Effects.Proficiency with Teams, Zoom, Wrike, Adobe CC along with Microsoft Office 365 – specifically Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPointKnowledge of photo and video creation best practices with the ability to adapt to challenges and roadblocks without compromising on quality of work.Strong technical understanding of photography and video production.Strategic and creative problem solver.Ability to work in a fast-paced setting under tight deadlines with strong project and time management skills.Eager to take on new challenges, and at times recommending and implementing new approaches on a project basis.Are comfortable working within a remote environment.Work well in a group setting but can also work independently.Open to receiving feedback as well as comfortable providing feedback.Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.Comfortable working with diverse groups and stakeholders with varying levels of experience in media production.Customer-service oriented.Attention to detail whether it be big or small.Resourceful & strategic problem solver – explores solutions independently first before raising issues.Tight timelines can often mean working outside of the normal pace for getting a production done.Stress at times from multiple project demands.At times working outside of ideal production best practices based on request and sample availability.Non-standard working hours. Occasional evening and weekend work maybe required dependent on production schedule.Knowledge and understanding of Canadian Tire’s products and brands.Experience with e-commerce content creation.Skilled in all aspects of photo & video production, including knowledge of software and programs.Seasoned in broadcast production with knowledge of SAG & ACTRA rules and regulations would be considered an asset.Valid Driver’s License.Bilingual in English and FrenchHybridWe value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.#LI-NV1About UsCanadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there’s a place for you here.Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.AccommodationsWe stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
