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Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.
Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.
We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Production to lead a dynamic team of creative producers. In this role, you will oversee the production of high-quality creative assets that drive engagement and elevate our brand presence, while managing and mentoring a talented team.
Responsibilities
Provide mentoring, coaching, and day-to-day management to creative producers including; 1-on-1s, weekly team meetings, employee development, morale and team building.
Guide high impact projects from an EP level to ensure clean working style, minimized road bumps, and successful/smooth executions.
Oversee external vendor negotiations, onboardings, budgets and relationships on the whole. Ensure that projects come in on budget and foster good relationships in an effort to boost the company's ongoing reputation in the industry.
Develop and maintain production processes including core production forms/templates/structures for the creative team.
Partner with Director of Creative Operations to proactively identify obstacles between internal and external team dynamics to drive productive results.
What It Takes To Catch Our Eye
9+ years of experience in production or a related role required, as well as 3+ years of experience managing a team
Demonstrated leadership, teambuilding, workload management and ethics; ability to understand the needs of other teams and collaborate with leads to define processes which yield effective and efficient project delivery while maintaining team health, and working to grow and lead the team, while helping to avoid burnout or overloading.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills; able to establish good working relationships with employees at all levels, resolve conflict and provide feedback, and to devise and implement creative solutions to problems
Strong communication skills, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to speak up appropriately and to raise issues to teams and management
An adaptive planner who is forward-thinking and proactive, with the ability to identify risk early and suggest effective mitigation strategies
Deep knowledge of video, animation, photography, and post production processes and ability to teach/share knowledge to team of producers.
Come Change How The World Works.
At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also hire full-time employees in 19 states in the United States.
At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.
We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.
Check out our Careers page to learn more about the employee experience.
Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The annual base salary range for this position in California and Washington is displayed below. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.
Annual Base Compensation
$136,000—$184,000 USD
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet and Human Resources Services
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