About the role
Who are we?
MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.
About this role
We are seeking a Senior Content Producer to join our Production department. This role will lead high-end film and content production across MATTE’s diverse client portfolio. As a senior member of the team, you’ll oversee multi-million-dollar production initiatives, guide a mix of full-time and freelance staff, and collaborate closely with our Creative Directors, Client Service Directors, and Director of Production.
This is a leadership role for a producer who thrives at the intersection of creativity, logistics, and business—bringing bold ideas to life while ensuring flawless execution.
Production Leadership
- Oversee all phases of content production from greenlight through delivery, including pre-pro, shoot, and post.
- Build production plans, schedules, and budgets; lead pre-pro meetings; and manage on-set execution as lead producer.
- Source and manage talent, locations, crew, writers, and contractors to match the creative and client vision.
- Bid, hire, and oversee external vendors and partners, ensuring high quality and cost-effective delivery.
- Collaborate with Creative Directors to translate concepts into executable production strategies.
- Proactively identify risks, monitor scope changes, and manage approvals with agility.
- Serve as a client-facing leader on production calls, pitches, and presentations.
Quality & Process
- Uphold MATTE’s standards of excellence across all content deliverables.
- Ensure all work aligns with client brand guidelines while pushing for creativity and innovation.
- Partner with the Head of Content Production to refine workflows, processes, and best practices across the department.
- Maintain consistency and quality across visuals, edits, and production outputs.
- Coach and mentor junior producers and production staff to elevate team performance.
Team & Vendor Oversight
- Source, vet, and manage production crew across projects of varying scale.
- Motivate and direct teams to achieve excellence under tight timelines.
- Maintain clear communication with internal teams to ensure projects move forward smoothly.
- Stay on top of emerging trends, technologies, and production techniques to keep MATTE’s work at the forefront of the industry.
What you will bring
- 6+ years of experience in brand advertising / creative / digital / video production
- A deep understanding of production and post-production workflows
- Track record of managing a team, with experience managing employees with different working styles
- Must be able to think fast, problem solve, present solutions and react positively to unexpected issues
- Approachable, collaborative, results-oriented, problem-solver who can both provide and take direction well.
- Has a great network of vendors and industry connections
- Excels at client relationship management and team management
- Strong work ethic and sense of project ownership
- Experience managing $3-5M+ department budgets
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000–$150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.
Location & Work Schedule
This is an on-site role based in New York City. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the New York City area and able to work from our office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are remote optional.
Benefits include
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k with a competitive company contribution max match
- Citibike membership
- Talkspace membership
- Competitive PTO package
- End of Year Recharge
- Sabbatical Program
- 12x weeks Paid Parental Leave
Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.