Dougall Media, Thunder Bay's only locally owned broadcast and multimedia company, is hiring a full-time Creative Producer to join our team. If you're passionate about storytelling, client collaboration, and bringing creative ideas to life, this is an exciting opportunity to lead video production projects from concept through final delivery. Dougall Media values work/life balance and fosters a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
The Creative Producer is a high-impact, cross-functional role bridging the gap between client strategy, business development, and creative execution. This individual owns the complete lifecycle of our video production products serving as the primary architectural force from the initial discovery session through to final delivery.
Primary Duties:
1. Client Discovery & Strategy
-
Lead collaborative discovery sessions with local and regional clients to identify core business goals, target demographics, and brand guidelines.
-
Deconstruct client briefs into actionable creative directions that align with specific marketing and audience objectives.
-
Act as the primary strategic partner and liaison for the client, managing expectations and ensuring clear communication throughout the production process.
2. Concept Development & Pitching
-
Collaborate heavily with the creative writing and production teams to conceptualize video formats, commercial campaigns, and narrative concepts.
-
Ensure all scripts and creative angles precisely target the client's desired demographics.
-
Construct professional presentation decks that translate complex creative ideas into clear business propositions, including detailed project scopes, visual references, and next steps.
-
Develop accurate cost estimates, project quotes, and resource allocations for client sign-off.
-
Present storyboards derived from approved scripts directly to client stakeholders to secure buy-in.
3. Production Management & Execution
-
Oversee the end-to-end operational execution of each video production campaign.
-
Lead pre-production logistics, including sourcing and casting talent, securing filming locations, and arranging required props or gear.
-
Build, monitor, and enforce comprehensive production schedules, ensuring all internal milestones and final broadcast/digital delivery deadlines are met.
-
Coordinate all internal and external team communications, aligning writers, videographers, editors, and voice talent.
Other duties as requested, especially those that support the organization’s stated goals and objectives
Required Credentials & Skills:
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in video production, agency account management, commercial directing, or a blended creative project management role.
-
Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to understand marketing principles, audience demographics, and media landscapes.
-
Client-Facing Confidence: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record pitching concepts and managing corporate accounts.
-
Logistical Excellence: Highly organized with experience building budgets, timelines, resource plans, and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
-
Creative Insight: Strong storytelling sensibilities with the ability to judge, critique, and shape scripts and visual concepts effectively.
-
Local knowledge of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario is an asset
-
Locally connected or willingness to connect is an asset
-
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds if needed
-
Valid Ontario driver's license is required
Dougall Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dougall Media is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should an applicant require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 346-2569.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Dougall Media. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly, and interviewed candidates will receive updates regarding the status of their application in accordance with applicable legislation.
If interested, please click apply where you can submit your resume and cover letter to begin the application process. Start your career with Dougall Media today!
