Associate Producer
TED Conferences, LLC
Full-time
On-site
New York New York United States
Company Description
TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
TED is looking for a quick learner to integrate in a fast paced broadcast environment. We are looking for a candidate that is collaborative and ready to learn TED’s style of production.
The Associate Producer reports to the Supervising Producer on all events and special production team projects as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
DAY-TO-DAY
Support the Supervising Producer and Director of Partnerships Production
Assist in pre-production for all events
Assist in the development of interstitial programs including research and pitch building
Misc. technical support, such as occasional video and audio editing
Contribute to special projects as needed, such as remotely filmed TED Talks and virtual events
Support the Head of Production with light administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings
Conference Onsite
Support Head of Production and Supervising Producer
Assist in onsite production administrative tasks such as taking notes and updating tracking documents
Assist in management of the control room such as monitoring livestream/broadcast feeds
Execute interstitials programs and speaker assets such as facilitating last minute legal requests and producing last minute video with editors
Know upcoming TED talks inside and out, study scripts and visual presentations as they come in and evolve
Manage TEDLive (virtual conference software) metadata
Travel 30% of the year
Qualifications
BA or BS degree
4+ years of production experience
Broadcast experience or similar high-pressure experience is a must
Inquisitive, analytical, solution-oriented, detail-oriented
Excellent writing, communication, and management skills
Ability to foster teamwork: Highly collaborative and communicative with internal/external production and other departments within TED
Ability to meet deadlines
Understanding of pre-production, production, and post workflows
Decision-making skills: able to execute tasks and make intelligent decisions in fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Google Suite, Keynote, and Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in Final Cut Pro and AirTable is a plus
Passionate about TED’s mission, interested in events, video, logistics, content creation with excellence
Additional Information
SALARY: $65,000 - 77,500
BENEFITS
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
Paid family leave
Work-life balance encouraged (TED offers a flexible, unlimited PTO policy and 1-week winter break plus you're eligible for additional paid time off)
Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
401k with match
TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter.
TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
TED is looking for a quick learner to integrate in a fast paced broadcast environment. We are looking for a candidate that is collaborative and ready to learn TED’s style of production.
The Associate Producer reports to the Supervising Producer on all events and special production team projects as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
DAY-TO-DAY
Support the Supervising Producer and Director of Partnerships Production
Assist in pre-production for all events
Assist in the development of interstitial programs including research and pitch building
Misc. technical support, such as occasional video and audio editing
Contribute to special projects as needed, such as remotely filmed TED Talks and virtual events
Support the Head of Production with light administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings
Conference Onsite
Support Head of Production and Supervising Producer
Assist in onsite production administrative tasks such as taking notes and updating tracking documents
Assist in management of the control room such as monitoring livestream/broadcast feeds
Execute interstitials programs and speaker assets such as facilitating last minute legal requests and producing last minute video with editors
Know upcoming TED talks inside and out, study scripts and visual presentations as they come in and evolve
Manage TEDLive (virtual conference software) metadata
Travel 30% of the year
Qualifications
BA or BS degree
4+ years of production experience
Broadcast experience or similar high-pressure experience is a must
Inquisitive, analytical, solution-oriented, detail-oriented
Excellent writing, communication, and management skills
Ability to foster teamwork: Highly collaborative and communicative with internal/external production and other departments within TED
Ability to meet deadlines
Understanding of pre-production, production, and post workflows
Decision-making skills: able to execute tasks and make intelligent decisions in fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Google Suite, Keynote, and Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in Final Cut Pro and AirTable is a plus
Passionate about TED’s mission, interested in events, video, logistics, content creation with excellence
Additional Information
SALARY: $65,000 - 77,500
BENEFITS
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
Paid family leave
Work-life balance encouraged (TED offers a flexible, unlimited PTO policy and 1-week winter break plus you're eligible for additional paid time off)
Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
401k with match
TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter.