Multimedia Producer

Job Description

Who are we Elsevier is a world-leading provider of information solutions that help you make better decisions, deliver better care, and sometimes make groundbreaking discoveries in science, health, and technology. We serve researchers, professionals, and clinicians, through the application of technology and analytics to content, empowering them to create knowledge, contribute to social progress, and enhance human well-being. We are delivering next-generation professional information solutions and technology to our broad client base and we need a team of exceptional sales leaders and professionals to join us on the journey.Elsevier publish over 2,500 journals and more than 33,000 book titles , and provide web-based, digital solutions among them ScienceDirect , Scopus , Evolve , Knovel , Reaxys and ClinicalKey .Job Title: Multimedia ProducerPurpose of the JobTo manage projects in Multimedia, ensure quality and liaise with internal customer s viz. editorial development, project managers, developers across the globe.Key responsibility Area:

• Strategic Planning/Coordination Consult with Editors, Authors, and Developers to evaluate technical and financial feasibility of potential interactive and online products.
• Project Planning Prepare and communicate baseline documents including estimates, proof of concepts, information architectures, timelines, and functional specifications to editorial teams and developers.
• Provide technical guidance around the development of media assets to our stakeholders to ensure the success of a project.
• Direct multimedia production transmittal meetings and communicate tasks, responsibilities, expectations and business requirements to project team.
• Budget Control Accountable for tracking budget vs. actual cost, maintaining project scope, completion of project within established timeline, cost structure, and functionality of application.
• Responsible for reporting project status to internal customers and management in terms of timelines and costs. Escalate issues to Senior Producer and Team Manager and work with them to bring resolution.
• Project management Requests, reviews, and assesses developer bids. Negotiates favourable developer contracts with selected vendors. Manages all developer contracts, Work in progress, tracks budget. Responsible for on-time and on-budget delivery 100~ 150 projects a year, evaluate, and respond to editorial and user feedback during all stages of development to guarantee a successful product launch.
• Ensure proper testing and revision is taking place in a timely manner to avoid costly revisions and delays. Share final product testing results with Customer Service and Marketing. Technical analysis / planning Track and evaluate industry developments to ensure state-of-the-art functionality is incorporated into every Elsevier Science electronic product. Continually adapt production strategy and standards to maximize software re-usability and platform independence Communication Implement effective project management techniques to keep all parties informed regarding production schedules, project status, and publication dates. Periodically distribute and update product design and development plans through direct client contact and status memos.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities; demonstrate understanding of team s pain points and take action toward improvement.

Functional and Technical CompetenciesAt the direction of the Team Leader/Manager, Support Electronic Publishing Services, manage electronic production, interactive multimedia assets and online design and development. Provides editors with technical assistance, consultation, and project management services for electronic titles and content. Responsible for the production of electronic ancillaries that accompany Elsevier Science book products as well as stand-alone products sold separate from book products. Establish and maintain successful online and multimedia production processes in coordination with the existing Elsevier Science publishing model.Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experiences (and any other requirements)

• Minimum 3-5 years of Project management and Multimedia development experience
• Any Degree
• Knowledge of Multimedia & eLearning concepts and Product development
• Strong cross - platform interactive product development experience should include; Strong Project Management skills, Microsoft Office tools, Audio & Video & Animation production, Web technologies, Multimedia authoring, HTML, XML, Web development.

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