Executive Creative Producer

Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking an Executive Creative Producer to join ourCreative Production team. Want to help us transform the travel experience? The ideal candidate will have had experience at other brands, at agencies / studios or in editorial. 

We believe in being intentional about our approach to modern work. Our hybrid model drives our commitment to fostering an environment that empowers, enables and supports our workforce to do their best work with in-person moments that matter. Thisrole reports to the Head of Marketing Operationsand will require a weekly in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.

• Produce all our large scale video and photo productions: 1-2 productions per month,  both locally and internationally and ranging in size

• Oversee all aspects of photo and video production from pre to post—including budget and timeline, vendor organization, contract negotiations, on-set production, post production and more 

• Help scale our video production capabilities to enable shooting both long and short form storytelling / content with a social first lens 

• Strategically identify what resources are needed for each project—such as directors, photographers, set designers, external production teams, etc—use your network and collaborate with the creative team to bring on appropriate partners ensuring a seamless and highly creative shoot

• Manage and mentor a small team of full time and freelance producers – source freelance producers when needed 

• Manage or work with junior producers to execute smaller scale productions that will require some line producing 

• Create long term scalable relationships with external creative partners we can build with

• Hone your cultural compass for acute awareness of creativity happening in the zeitgeist to inform and guide projects 

• Understand creativity, how to to bring it to life and who to call on for creative excellence 

• Drive efficient communication between business owners and all project stakeholders—including internal team and external vendors

• Work closely with project managers to keep all production aspects of creative projects on time, within budget and executed up to brand standards

• Manage day-to-day escalations and troubleshooting of production challenges

• Work closely with business affairs, legal and finance to minimize risk and ensure timely payments and project actualizing 

• Travel as needed for specific shoots and production-related responsibilities

• Minimum of 9 years of directly relevant experience at an agency, in editorial or at another brand

• Experience shooting and being on set for myriad types of content shooting including video, photo and how to cater those to different channels (including social, e-comm, email, and more) 

• Exceptional planning skills with a natural ability to hold yourself accountable to timelines and budgets

• You are creative minded and have robust network of external vendors and freelancers—including production companies, directors, photographers, videographers and more

• Leader who encourages and has experience mentoring and managing a small team 

• Entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast paced environment

• Ability to be agile and flexible and can pivot when new information is presented 

• Consumer of culture who stays up on creative and cultural trends – has a strong point of view on creativity 

• Personable and communicative, with the ability to explain complicated initiatives to creatives, business owners and external partners 

• Highly organized and experienced in managing varied size complex projects with multiple stakeholders and creative outputs

• A strategic thinker who can translate creative concepts into reality

• Team player with a "no task is too small" attitude

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

• Passionate about transforming travel (but that’s a given!)

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards program that also includes benefits, bonus, equity and various social and professional investment opportunities at Away. Pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including scope and qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other Away employees. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at Away to fall healthily within the range based on these factors.

• Salary Range: $162,000.00 - $172,000.00 annually 

• This role is eligible to participate in Away’s Annual Company Performance Bonus Plan, the terms of which are determined on an annual basis at the discretion of the company

• Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company

• Benefits Overview:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

  • Life and AD&D insurance

  • 401(k) with a company match

  • Flexible spending, health savings and commuter benefits

  • Paid Time Off (vacation, personal well being, volunteer, paid holidays, floating holidays, bereavement and jury duty)

  • Paid Parental Leave, Short & Long-term disability

  • Product stipends and recognition awards

Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. The company launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on and has since expanded to offer an array of luggage and travel essentials built for the modern traveler. Headquartered in New York City, with teams in London and Toronto, Away currently ships products to three countries around the world. Away has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies”, has been recognized on TIME’s list of “Best Inventions”, and Inc's Best Led Companies. To learn more, visit awaytravel.com.

• We travel. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have generous PTO to explore new places and access to Away products to ensure your travels are seamless. 

• We’re not just employees. We’re people. We deeply value the talent our team brings to the table, and believe that fair and equitable total rewards packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here. We offer insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental), tax savings plans for retirement, dependent care, commuter benefits, generous and inclusive parental leave, and a stocked kitchen.

• We’ll invest in your career. Our company’s growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to a number of professional development opportunities, as well as access to one-on-one professional coaching services, so we can support you as the company's needs evolve.

• We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too. Through people-focused initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, monthly cultural programming, our hybrid approach to ways of working, and our newly designed HQ that centers intentionality & collaboration, we're building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their best selves to work.

• And so much more…! You can bring your dog to work. We organize ways to give back to our local communities.

EEOC Statement: 

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com.