Company Description
Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.
Nominated for 3 Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2 and Foundation season 1, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 800 artists.
Part of the Rodeo FX's family, Rodeo Production is a photo, video and content studio that offers both turnkey and à la carte services, produced by a roster of established and emerging artists renowned for the freshness and originality of their work. We also combine this visual expertise with creative and strategic consulting services for clients looking to produce meaningful streams of premium commercial and editorial content.
For 10 years, Rodeo has been investing in the talent of tomorrow. Which means that today, our roster of artists includes a full spectrum of solidly established heavy hitters, fresh, emerging players, and every shade of talent in between.We’re proud to foster the talent of some of Canada’s best imagemakers, and to produce commercial and editorial work for some of the most prestigious clients in fashion, beauty, music, sport, food and the advertising industry, both in North America and abroad.
Job Description
Please note that this role is for our Rodeo Production branch. This is a live-action production role (not related to VFX or 3D animation). Strong experience as a Producer, covering both the technical and creative aspects of video, photo, and experiential productions, is required to meet the expectations of the role.
The role of the Producer is to manage and oversee the technical and creative aspects of video photo & experiential line production projects, ensuring deadlines, client requirements, and budgets are met, while representing the interests of the company, its various departments, clients and the artists it represents.
This person is responsible for planning and implementing a tailored sales strategy for each project, determining talent & resource allocation, selecting the partners responsible for executing the projects, and ensuring the smooth running of shoots and work sessions through to final delivery.
The Producer is accountable for project budgets and margins and must safeguard the financial health of the department in collaboration with other producers, executive producers, and management. They work closely with creatives to explore innovative production approaches while ensuring efficiency across all phases, from pre-production to delivery, including post-production and adaptation for various distribution channels.
Key Responsibilities
Bidding, Project, and Budget Management
- Evaluate briefs and understand objectives: grasp client needs, campaign goals, target audiences, and key messages.
- Develop quotes/budgets and bidding strategies for each project in collaboration with department leads.
- Maintain the creative vision of the company’s video and photo division and its represented artists.
- Project management: establish detailed production timelines and oversee all phases from pre-production to final delivery.
- Team and artist management: provide leadership and guidance to support continuous improvement.
- Foster cross-department collaboration and prioritize/promote the company’s services.
- Ensure final deliverables meet the company’s quality standards.
Operational and Financial Management
- In collaboration with executive producers and management, ensure adherence to project budgets and margins.
- Contribute to the development, continuous improvement, and enforcement of production processes
- Negotiate significant changes with clients.
- Manage relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
Business Development
- Contribute to the strategic development of the department and represented artists.
- Collaborate with management to update and improve production tools.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in advertising, photo, and/or video production.
- University degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- AQTIS and AICCP knowledge.
- Availability to travel internationally.
- Proficiency with digital tools, including G Suite, Mac computers, Microsoft Office, and Dropbox.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and rigor in managing both material and human resources.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Proactive, self-sufficient, and resourceful.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Additional Information
- Temporary contract from June to December 2026
Diversity : At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.
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