Associate Producer

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 countries. , we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
The Associate Producer supports the print and digital production of marketing materials for TMS. This role will work with Account, Creative, and Digital Asset Managers to create feasible and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
This role will manage multiple projects independently and support their supervisor in coordinating more complex projects.

• Acts as day-to-day production lead on assigned client projects; provides project updates on status calls/emails
• Responsible for the preparation of project bids (estimates), schedules, and milestones for team members
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external partners to identify program needs and create effective solutions to ensure final products represent the quality of TMS
• Implement policy, procedure, and protocol to facilitate and enhance timely and accurate production; help drive overall operational excellence by actively engaging in production policy, procedure and protocol
• Stay on top of advances in print and digital technology and implementation as necessary

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing Communications, or related field with agency, printing or digital experience
• 1-2 years of production experience in brand or agency environment (traditional, digital and video)
• Highly organized with an ability to work under tight deadlines and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment. Pays strong attention to details.
• Proficient in a wide range of computer programs and file types, multi-platform user a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Keen listener to understand team needs and offer practical solutions
• Resourceful self-starter who is organized and has a highly collaborative team spirit.
• Maintains professionalism and positive attitude when working in high-stress environment

Starting salary between $60,000-$70,000
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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