Creative Producer, Marketing Content

*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Richmond, CA. In-office expectation is 3 days a week*. ABOUT THE POSITION With the relaunch of our brand look and feel in 2023, our marketing creative has worked hard to differentiate Mountain Hardwear and affirm our position as both a tenured yet forward positioned brand - and we need a sharp, driven, experienced, and outrageously organized producer to continue seeking our wilder path. We're

looking for

a

Content Producer

that will

support the MHW

Marketing

Creative

T

eam

to deliver

progressive outdoor

marketing creative (

photography, video,

written and visual

stories

)

e

ach

season.

Working closely with the MHW Brand Creative Director, y

ou will be the main point of contact for

our

20+

seasonal

external

creative partners

regarding

contract negotiations, procurement

,

designing and driving project timelines,

managing budgets and scope of work, orchestrat

ing

photo and

video

shoots

(

in the wild

and

in

studio

)

,

receiv

ing

and organiz

ing

assets on

Content Hub

,

and ensur

ing

successful delivery of seasonal assets across all channels

to internal and external partners

. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Bring

,

foster

, and

maintain

positive

relationships with current

,

project-appropriate,

on-brand creative partners.

Assist

in

assembling external project teams who align with budget and MHW creative vision.

Manage content creation budget and cost negotiations with external creative partners.

Be an expert project manager by

desig

ning

and

smoothly

driv

ing

project

timelines

,

dates

and gates

in all phases

-

from

production to

post

-

production,

feedback rounds

, and

final

asset deliv

ery and placement -

for on-time

completion

,

clearly communicat

ing

MHW expectations to partners.

Order, receive, and manage seasonal apparel and equipment samples and accessories

.

A

ssemble, pack

, and

deliver /

send apparel and equipment kits

on time

for shoots.

Track name and color of product that has been shot.

Anticipate needs and challenges for e

ach

shoot

and be prepared

in advance

with s

olutions.

Stay informed and focused on seasonal marketing initiatives and budget priorities.

Attend

on-location shoots

when necessary

to

manage

product

, people, and

adeptly

suppor

t external creative teams

in the field

(trail, rock, snow)

.

Communicate

clearly and kindly

with internal MHW

internal

'clients and partners

',

external

project team members,

and post-production personnel as needed to complete each job.

Ensure all

final

images

and video

are

sized, formatted,

named, placed, and tracked accurately.

Display and maintain fluency with necessary computer

programs and

keep

up to speed with

new technology in the field of digital

and film

photography

and video

.

Utilize the Columbia server structure

and Content Hub

as

they

relate to image

hosting, storage, and

archiving.

Perform basic functions within Figma to collaborate with and provide assets to the MHW Marketing Creative Team.

Support seasonal creation of PDP website photography.

Contribute to the creation of images of products

and people

as directed.

Prepare sets for upcoming shoots and ensure all equipment is available and functioning well.

Fluency and ability to

assist

in setting /

adjust

lighting a plus.

Adhere to all departmental guidelines and standard operating procedures.

YOU ARE Passionate

about

, knowledgeable,

and comfortable in the

outdoors

in pursuits

like

hiking, trail running, climbing, bouldering,

snowboarding,

and skiing.

Extremely

organized and

a

clear, kind, strong

communicator.

Successful

in

directly interacting and building relationships with

internal and external collaborators.

A

seasoned, strong

producer

with experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Agency experience a plus.

YOU HAVE Bachelor's degree, applicable

certification

or equivalent

appropriate

experience

.

2-4 years

o

f professional experience

and

proficiency

with

software

tools, systems, and procedures

required

to

accomplish

the job

of producer

.

H

igh level

of project ownership, accountability for product

ion assets

, and project-based communication with internal and external stakeholders.

S

elf-motivated

and anticipatory. A

ble to work independently

and

as part of a team.

Highly proficient

technical skills, easily able to navigate Outlook,

Asana,

Content Hub,

Milanote

, Excel,

and financial tracking systems

.

Basic

Figma experience a plus.

Exceptional communication skills

that

facilitate

work

ing

with remote team

s

seamlessly.

Ability to lift ~50lbs.

#Mountainhardwear #hybrid #LI-JC1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.Material job duties that will be considered in evaluating criminal convictions post-conditional offer of employment include cash handling, working with minors, servicing the public, and access to customers' confidential information.Salary Range: $72,600 - $121,400*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate's capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr