Creative Producer 6-month Contract

Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, and e-commerce and retail platform HBX.

We are looking for a Creative Producer to join our team in Dubai. You will work on bringing a wide variety of projects to life including lookbooks (stills), videos (social & mid-form), collaborations, experiential digital and physical experiences.

The role of the Creative Producer will be to plan for, manage and oversee regional & global campaigns across Hypebeast + Hypebae (branded content). The Creative Producer will report to the Senior Business Director (Middle East), to successfully execute campaigns, as well as to create organic content.

You will need to bring an experienced knowledge base of content production, a strong network and a hardworking collaborative outlook. You will be working closely with internal teams, external vendors and clients & be excellent in deck / proposal creation.

Responsibilities:

• Own regional creative & production process from idea generation to final execution, including but not limited to: concept ideation, creative-storyboarding, deck creation, presenting creative ideas internally & externally, production logistic management (pre, during & post), asset finalisation.
• Execute proactive & reactive pitches.
• Work on stills & video productions (social / short-form & mid-form / full).
• Maintain an organized system for administrative duties - bids, invoicing, outreach, equipment, and third party vendor management.
• Create, manage and oversee timelines, budgets, production plans and talent/vendor contracts.
• Secure, vet, negotiate, manage talent, crew, locations, etc.
• Ensure all productions are wrapped in a timely manner and within budget.
• Track project timelines and deadlines - ensuring Senior Business Director, clients and vendors are kept informed and workload is maintained at a manageable level.
• Collaborate with Regional Social Team to create & execute new content concepts.
• Assist Regional Social Team as and when required with Social-related tasks.
• Including shooting & editing social video.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in content and/or agency production.
• Skilled - In Creative ideation & excellent in Deck creation.
• Connected - Someone who is plugged into the culture locally. Who is up to date on fashion, music and the arts, and is connected to local brand & culture business owners. Who fully understands regional sentiments / nuances.
• Confident - Outgoing and a good presenter.
• Creative - You are a visual storyteller who can develop new and innovative ideas with the team to elevate all projects.
• Very Well Organized - Punctual and methodical, with a stellar memory, and with airtight organizational skills. You are the person the team will count on to be on top of everything.
• Flexible - Humble and willing to tackle sometimes mundane but essential tasks with overall willingness to learn.
• Resourceful - The ability to secure talent, locations, and resources quickly. Can pivot and adapt to unforeseen circumstances that often arise. The expertise to foresee when outside resources are necessary.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please provide your cover letter, CV, portfolio and expected salary.

This position is based and located in Dubai. Candidate must be eligible to work in UAE.

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