Freelance Senior Project Manager/Producer Consultant

We are seeking a seasoned and experienced Senior Project Manager/Producer Consultant on a freelance and per-need basis to serve as an advisor, providing valuable insights and guidance to our dynamic team on various production matters, including print and broadcast/video production, as well as event organization and activation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• For major/big bet/ tier 1 agency pitches and campaigns,
• Offer expert advice and consultation on project management for print and broadcast/video production, event organization, and activation regarding contacts, costings, and production lead time.
• Act as the go-to person for obtaining cost quotations on 3rd party services and production expenses, including print materials, broadcast/video production services, equipment rentals, and event-related elements.
• Assess cost proposals from vendors and contractors, negotiating for favorable rates and terms, while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Assist in identifying and onboarding external production partners/vendors, evaluating their capabilities and suitability for each project.
• Advise on creative approaches and production strategies to enhance the impact and effectiveness of campaigns and events.
• Evaluate project risks and challenges and propose solutions to overcome potential obstacles.
• Quarterly sharing session/consultation of 1 – 1.5 hours with the team to help share on the following:
• Advise on cost-saving measures and alternatives; keep abreast of market rates and industry benchmarks to share with the team.
• Provide insights on budgeting and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Advise on best practices and industry standards for print and broadcast/video production, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest production trends and technologies to keep the agency at the forefront of innovative practices.
• Help develop and update a comprehensive database of vendor/ suppliers contacts and preferred partners, ensuring efficient and reliable sourcing of production services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience (minimum 8 years) as a Project Manager or Producer in an agency or production house, with expertise in print and broadcast/video production, event organization, and activation.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex and high-profile projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, and the ability to create and manage detailed project timelines.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on meeting project objectives.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams effectively.
• Thorough understanding of the production process, from concept to execution, with a keen awareness of industry trends and best practices.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and guide teams in achieving project goals.
• Experience in event organization and activation, with the ability to manage logistics and coordinate event execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Media Production, Marketing, or a related field.

This freelance role offers you the opportunity to collaborate remotely with our team of professionals, providing essential insights and guidance in project management and production matters. The sessions with the team could be conducted offline in the office or online, depending on the arranged schedule by both parties. The consultant will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), but will not be bound to Vero as a regular employee in any way or form. Compensation will be paid based on a pre-determined daily rate upon signing the freelancer contract.

Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of our campaign, events, and activations, as well as optimizing production processes for efficiency and excellence.

Please submit your detailed portfolio and a cover letter outlining your experience and approach to project management and production. We are excited to welcome a Senior Project Manager/Producer Consultant and Advisor who can elevate our team’s capabilities and enhance our agency’s production endeavors.

We are seeking a seasoned and highly experienced Public Relations Senior Advisor/Consultant on a per-need basis to provide expert guidance and mentorship to our young and dynamic team of PR practitioners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1-2 times monthly sessions of 1.5 – 2 hours with the PR team to provide the following:
• Offer strategic counsel and direction to the PR team on media relations, sharing relevant knowledge on the latest advancements in the PR and media landscape and sharing effective communication strategies, including giving local, regional, or global case studies as examples.
• Share industry insights, best practices, and trends in PR to enhance team members’ expertise.
• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with local media journalists and outlets to secure media coverage and build a robust media network.
• Review the team’s latest work to give specific and sound advice on how to improve further in crafting compelling and targeted media pitches, press releases, and PR materials for the local press, giving specific tasks/ action points with clear goals and timelines.
• When needed, act as a reliable resource for crisis communications management, offering swift and effective solutions.
• When needed, being able to assist and give advice on government-relations building (this is a plus).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in Public Relations, Media Relations, or related field.
• Proven track record of successful media relations and securing high-profile media coverage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, advise and mentor a young team.
• In-depth knowledge of local media landscape, journalists, and industry trends.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis communications and issues management.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling PR materials.
• Previous experience in mentoring and guiding junior PR professionals.
• Familiarity with digital PR and social media trends is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

This is a freelance position, and the successful candidate will work remotely, offering flexible availability and commitment to scheduled engagements. The sessions with the PR team could be conducted offline in the office or online, depending on the arranged schedule by both parties. The consultant will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), but will not be bound to Vero as a regular employee in any way or form. Compensation will be paid based on a pre-determined daily rate upon signing the freelancer contract.

Join our passionate team and contribute your expertise to shape the future of our PR initiatives. If you have a passion for PR and nurturing young talent, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact on our growing organization.

Please submit your detailed resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and approach in mentoring PR teams. We look forward to hearing from you!

OTHER BENEFITS

You will be a member of a multicultural team of communication specialists spread across the region and brought together by their love for creative and efficient strategies. We take pride in creating deeply simulating flexible workplaces that are informal and inspiring.

We also invest in a comprehensive set of employee benefits, including but not limited to:

Unlimited Leave: Your allocated holiday time at Vero will be unlimited. We trust our people to use good judgment when given guidelines for making decisions about taking a holiday, and we know that our teams work better when they can rest and take a proper break from work. Our goal is that every team takes an average of 15 days (minimum!) per person a year.

Annual Bonus: An “enhanced 13th month” through which you will receive an annual extra sum of money equal to your salary in the preceding month plus a fraction of annual company benefits. The year-end bonus is determined by the Company and at its sole discretion. The Year-end Bonus is paid in the same paycheck in January.

Flexible Office: All our employees can choose where they want to work on any given day, should it be from the office, from home, from a coffee shop, or from a yacht in the Pacific Ocean.

Home office budget: one company laptop, subscriptions to relevant industry media, a budget for you to enhance your home office, as well as to social sentiment analysis and business intelligence tools and dashboards.

Working days: from Monday to Friday

International Travel: As much as possible, we push our teams to travel for events/client work. On any given year (non-pandemic, that is), manager-level team members have the opportunity to visit some of our other offices, attend industry events, and follow their clients if they handle regional projects.

Wellness Day off: 1 paid day per quarter for you to take time off, unplug, and treat yourself to something nice.

Thought Leadership and training: We sponsor team members with training tools and resources, both internal and external, and we even incentivize employees to complete classes. Details of training programs and incentives will be shared upon your onboarding. This includes training and development investments organized by the company as well as specialized programs that our executives may come across and feel is needed for their development. For example, this could be a program organized by a group such as PR WEEK, PRCA or a training program that focuses on business in general. Across the Vero group, we are seeking new and better ways to help people develop careers.

Health Insurance: The Company will provide private medical insurance as a benefit. The actual package and structure of the insurance may be determined by the Company and at its sole discretion.

Mental Health Budget: We understand the importance of access to proper mental health support; all our employees can access a minimum budget of $500 USD per year for therapy with internationally trained psychologists. The access to this budget and the content of your therapy are 100% confidential; only you and your therapist know what is being said during sessions, of course.