Account Production Lead

at  MLSE

Company Description
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.
We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.
Job Description
In the Account Production Lead role, management and execution of creative development and production across integrated marketing platforms including print, social, web/app, video, out-of-home, in-game, and experiential. You are a creative self-starter with an ongoing awareness and responsiveness to client satisfaction with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role will work closely with the Creative, Strategy, Brand, and Digital teams; Focusing on delivering engaging content and experiential initiatives that connect our fans to our brands.
As the creative shepherds, Account Production Leads are responsible for leading all project stakeholders through creative development.

Position Type: 10-Month Freelancer Contract

• Primary point contact for assigned projects. Responsible for managing projects end-to-end: from intake to production to final delivery ensuring that the work is on brief, on time, and on budget.
• Conduct efficient and directed intake meetings to ensure alignment across all stakeholders prior to work commencing.
• Schedule and manage project-related meetings across all stakeholders and following up with meeting notes and next steps to keep the project on track.
• Providing a framework and participating in creative Ideation as projects develop.
• Coordinate key elements of the project, ensuring deliverables reflect the brief/statement of work (SOW).
• Developing and monitoring timelines for each project, as well as managing the commitment to workback schedules that are approved by all stakeholders.
• Ensure sufficient resources are available to support requested work on proposed timelines and manage external resources as required.
• Liaise with internal and external collaborators for materials and approvals, as well as management of scope creep.
• Ensure all projects are quality-checked and meet expected standards prior to delivery.
• Prepare postmortem analysis regarding project overview, delivery, future recommendations, and key learnings.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the “Message to the Hiring Manager” section of our online application.

• Post Secondary Graduate from a Marketing or Advertising program.
• 3-5 years experience in an ad agency, design firm or communications company is an asset.
• Experience in account planning across multiple platforms (print, digital, email marketing, motion graphics & video).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to listen, understand and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of research and media metrics.
• Confident in gathering feedback and communicating solutions.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative self-starter with an ongoing awareness and responsiveness to client satisfaction.
• Excellent presentation, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop professional relationships.
• Passionate, committed, outgoing, enthusiastic, reliable, and works well within a team environment.
• Understanding of Adobe editing and design software and systems, and WorkFront (or other project management tool) is an asset.
• Ability to assess scope of work and troubleshoot quickly and take hands-on action as needed.
• Adaptability: MLSE is a constantly growing and changing environment, and while processes are required, a fluid approach and willingness to change according to corporate priorities and transitions is necessary.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Additional Information

Please refer the Job description for details