Freelance Assistant Project Producer for D&AD Shift with... in Berlin

Job title: FreelanceAssistant Project Producer for D&AD Shift with Google (Berlin)

Reports to: Project Producer & Senior Marketing Manager

Contract: Fixed term part-time contract — starting on the 20th November and delivery required part-time (inc. evening work) from 26th February (2023)– 27th June (2023)

Location: Berlin (requiring both remote and in-person working)

Salary: €150 - €200 per day (Depending on experience)

Deadline: 18th October

About D&AD

Founded in 1962, D&AD is an organisation that is all about the pursuit of creative excellence within advertising and design - inspiring it, celebrating it and enabling it. A fundamental way of us achieving this is through our world-class learning programmes which upskill the current and future workforce.

Whilst our remit focuses on the advertising and design industry there is a broader goal, to demonstrate the positive impact that creativity can have across education, the economy and within society.

Purpose of job

We are looking to expand the team that delivers D&AD Shift with Google.

What is D&AD Shift with Google?

Shift exists to challenge the idea that there is only one route into a creative career. College/university fees and other systemic barriers have prevented some of the best talent from becoming part of our industry. The creative industry needs to change the way we recruit. We need to look at creating alternative pipelines and alternative education channels, in order to change the balance.

Shift is a different kind of talent program. A free, industry-led night school for outstanding, untapped and fresh creatives who don’t have a college degree or industry networks but are looking to kick-start a creative career.

Meeting twice a week online and within agencies around the city, a group of 20 emerging creatives will work on briefs and creative challenges for 15 weeks, culminating in a showcase and paid placements.

Your role will be to work with our established Shift team to help make this incredible opportunity happen for the 2nd year in Berlin.

The opportunity

We are looking for a German-speaker Freelance Project Producer to support the delivery of our award-winning learning program in Berlin. In this role, you will work closely with the Shift team currently based in London, São Paulo, New York and Sydney. You will be supporting the Project Manager in the successful delivery of the Berlin programme.

You'll be a pivotal force in driving the project successfully while helping reshape the future of design and advertising to be more inclusive and accessible for everyone.

Find out more about D&AD Shift with Google - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h1NUDCgDZ0

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the wider team of people responsible for the delivery of the Shift program
• Curriculum delivery; specifically helping to reach out to industry experts and securing their involvement in the program
• Supporting the outreach of the relevant grassroots organisation
• Supporting D&AD PR team with PR requirements in-market with local industry and consumer press
• Supporting project planning and management
• Session hosting and facilitation
• From time to time reacting to last-minute changes to the program due to unforeseen circumstances
• Giving constructive feedback on creative work
• Supporting the management of partners and key sponsors
• Monitoring and reporting progress – helping to ensure outcomes are achieved
• Establishing an excellent working relationship with the Shift cohort and be a point of contact for them
• Being a contact for industry employers, in order to maximize employment opportunities for the Shift cohort
• Supporting with event management and administration, including managing guest lists and organising catering
• Liaising with suppliers including venues and printers
• Documenting the night school and working with the London-based marketing team to share updates on social media
• Representing D&AD to Shift partners

Key Experience and Skills:

• Effective project delivery experience
• Experience of event/learning program delivery
• Experience in resource management
• Experience in facilitating discussion and/or training
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Keen interest in / experience in design and advertising
• Capable presenter

Desirable:

• Basic InDesign skills

D&AD is committed to diversity, equality, equity, inclusion and respect for all. Providing a work environment in which all employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity