Senior Producer

WPP Company; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production in Vancouver seeks a Senior Producer to lead creative production from concept through delivery, balancing budgets and timelines.

You will supervise on-set production, coordinate post-production pipelines, and partner with agency stakeholders and clients to drive high-end campaigns.

The role embraces a hybrid work model, advanced tech adoption, and opportunities across global brands.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of integrated production management experience in a creative agency or global production studio.
• Experience leading high-end shoots with strong craft/technical requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working with high-profile talent and unions (SAG-AFTRA familiarity).

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Management: scope, ballpark, and execute creative concepts; build detailed project schedules.
• On-Set Leadership: lead production on set and coordinate communication between agency, clients and partners.
• Post-Production Oversight: manage CGI, color correction, and editing pipelines for broadcast, social, and digital deliverables.
• Creative Problem Solving: propose high-quality solutions within budget/time constraints.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: keep Creative, Account Services, Business Affairs and Talent aligned on milestones.

Skills

Integrated production

Budgeting & estimates

Post-production pipelines

Talent coordination

Client-facing

On-set leadership

Project management tools

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

About WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Senior Producer do at WPP Production?

As a Senior Producer, you will be a creative production leader and critical thinker who elevates every project regardless of scale. Working closely with senior leaders, you will oversee day-to-day production responsibilities, ensuring projects are executed to the highest standards within established budgets and timelines. You will act as a primary, client-facing point of contact for both on-set production and complex post-production workflows. The ideal candidate will have ambitions that push production and technological limits, possessing deep experience across integrated platforms, physical shoots, and post-production management.

Creative & Production Execution

• End-to-End Management: Scope, ballpark, and execute creative concepts, break down scripts, build detailed project schedules, and manage project scope from inception through final delivery.
• On-Set Leadership: Lead physical production on set, facilitating all communication between the agency, clients, and external production partners.
• Post-Production Oversight: Serve as the lead point of contact for complex post-production pipelines, overseeing CGI, color correction, and online/offline editing for broadcast, social, and digital deliverables.
• Creative Problem Solving: Actively contribute to the elevation of the creative product; seek innovative, high-quality solutions to financial or time limitations.

Relationship & Account Management

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate proactively with Creative, Account Services, Business Affairs, and Talent departments regarding milestones and deliverables to keep processes flowing smoothly.
• Client Partnership: Serve as a trusted, client-facing partner, articulately presenting complex production plans to stakeholders with varying levels of production knowledge.
• Industry Relations: Research, select, and negotiate with top-tier directors, cinematographers, and specialized vendors, maintaining the agency's reputation and standard of excellence.

Financial, Legal & Talent Business Affairs

• Budget & Financial Management: Generate estimates, track invoices, manage budgets, and partner with Business Affairs Managers on final project actualizations and efficient wrap-outs.
• Compliance & Talent Regulations: Maintain a strong working knowledge of client compliance, legal guidelines and talent/union regulations (including SAG-AFTRA guidelines and costs) to advise both agency teams and clients.

Innovation & Team Mentorship

• Trend & Tech Leadership: Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies (including Al tools and next-generation production processes), and award-winning work.
• Team Support: Mentor and support fellow producers, helping guide teams away from avoidable challenges using proactive risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7-10 years of integrated production management experience within a creative agency or global production studio.
• Production Expertise: Strong, proven experience producing integrated campaigns, ideally for major global brands. Candidates should have experience leading high-end shoots, with a strong understanding of the craft and technical requirements across a range of categories.
• Talent Experience: Demonstrated experience working with high-profile talent, celebrities, models, creators, and subject-matter experts, including the production, talent, and Business Affairs considerations that come with large-scale talent-led campaigns.
• Sector Expertise: Proven track record in physical production, post-production (CGI, editing, VFX), and a strong portfolio. Experience in digital and experiential platforms is a plus.
• Technical & Process Knowledge: Deep technical understanding of post-production workflows and physical shoot logistics.
• Talent/Union Acumen: Strong familiarity with SAG-AFTRA rules, talent contracts, and union/non- union talent costing.
• Financial Acumen: Proven experience in budgeting, estimating, scoping, and overall project financial management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Tech Savviness: Proficiency in modern project management tools, software, and an openness to leveraging next-generation Al and production tools.

Why work here

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world‑class talent, cutting‑edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next‑generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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