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Executive Digital Producer

Executive Digital Producers are dynamic leaders responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of digital projects, often in creative or marketing agencies. They bridge the gap between clients, creative teams, and technical experts to ensure successful digital initiatives. While executive producer is the higher level role based on experience the roles prior to this would be digital producer, digital producer mid-weight, digital producer senior.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to execute digital projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

2. Client Engagement: Act as the primary client liaison, understanding their goals and translating them into actionable project plans. Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular updates.

3. Strategic Planning: Develop digital project strategies, defining goals, objectives, and KPIs. Collaborate with stakeholders to align project objectives with broader business objectives.

4. Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including creative, technical, and support staff, to ensure projects are adequately staffed.

5. Budget Oversight:Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.

6. Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions to project timelines and deliverables.

7. Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control processes, ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.

8. Content Strategy:Collaborate with content creators and strategists to develop engaging and effective digital content.

9. Technical Expertise: Understand digital technologies, including web development, mobile app development, and emerging trends, to make informed decisions and communicate effectively with technical teams.

10. Reporting and Analysis:Utilise data analytics tools to track project performance and generate reports for clients, identifying areas for improvement.

11.Innovation:Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, advising clients on innovative approaches.

Qualifications:

Experience: Typically, Executive Digital Producers have 5-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a digital agency or creative environment.

Education:A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as marketing, business, or digital media, is often required. A master's degree can be an asset.

Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and motivating project teams.

Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as Executive Digital Producers frequently interact with clients and internal teams.

Strategic Thinking:Ability to think strategically and develop comprehensive digital project plans aligned with clients' business goals.

Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities to address unexpected challenges and find solutions.

Budget Management:Proficiency in budget management and financial oversight.

Software:

Project Management: Tools like Asana, Trello, or Jira for project planning and tracking.

Communication:Platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams for team collaboration and client communication.

Collaboration:Tools such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office for document sharing and collaboration.

Data Analytics: Familiarity with analytics tools like Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics for tracking project performance.

Presentation: Proficiency in presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint or Keynote for client meetings and reporting.

Content Management:Understanding of content management systems (CMS) like WordPress or Drupal may be necessary for certain projects.

Design Software:Basic familiarity with design software like Adobe Creative Cloud can be beneficial for understanding design-related aspects of projects.

Executive Digital Producers play a pivotal role in orchestrating successful digital projects, ensuring that they meet client objectives, are executed efficiently, and meet high-quality standards. Their ability to balance strategy, leadership, and technical expertise is crucial in the ever-evolving digital landscape.