PRODUCER AUDIOVISUAL

WPP Company; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and accident insurance

Flexible compensation plan

Job summary

WPP Production is seeking a seasoned Production Lead to steer complex multi-market content projects from brief to delivery. You will be the primary day-to-day contact for clients, agencies and internal teams, translating concepts into practical production plans, scopes, timings and budgets.

You will manage multiple projects, defend estimates, track costs, and coordinate with external suppliers and studios to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from brief to delivery.
• Strong budgeting and cost-tracking experience.
• Excellent communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from briefing through production, post-production and delivery.
• Serve as main day-to-day production contact for clients and agencies.
• Translate concepts into production plans, scopes, timings and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring deliverables, budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare and defend project estimates and budgets; track costs end-to-end.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and studios.
• Oversee audiovisual, photography, digital and content productions.
• Maintain clear communication on status, risks and next steps.
• Coordinate with international teams for global projects.
• Handle project financial administration including POs and billing.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client liaison

Negotiation

Team coordination

English (C1)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial briefing and scoping through production, post-production and final delivery.
• Act as the main day-to-day production contact for clients, creative agencies and internal teams.
• Work closely with Creative, Account and Production teams to translate creative concepts into realistic production plans, scopes, timings and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables, budgets and deadlines remain on track.
• Prepare, manage and defend project estimates and budgets, tracking costs throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and negotiate directly with production companies, post-production studios, sound studios, photographers, talent agencies and other external suppliers.
• Manage audiovisual, photography, digital and content productions, ensuring smooth coordination across all stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, agencies and suppliers to obtain briefs, schedules, assets and technical specifications.
• Anticipate production challenges and identify solutions that balance creative ambition, timing and budget.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with clients and internal teams, providing visibility on project status, potential risks and next steps.
• Coordinate with international teams and partners when required for global or multi-market projects.
• Manage the financial administration of projects, including POs, cost tracking, reconciliation and billing.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in production, preferably within a creative, advertising or integrated agency environment.
• Solid understanding of agency dynamics and workflows, including collaboration with Creative, Account, Production and Client teams.
• Experience managing national and international accounts.
• Hands-on experience across audiovisual, photography, digital and/or content production.
• Good understanding of the complete production and post-production process, from briefing to final delivery.
• Experience working and negotiating directly with external suppliers such as production companies, post-production studios, photographers, sound studios and talent agencies.
• Strong experience managing budgets, estimates, timelines and production resources.
• Ability to independently manage several medium to complex projects at the same time.
• Strong organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
• C1 level of English is essential, with the confidence and fluency to lead meetings and negotiations with international clients, production companies and partners.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and project management/collaboration tools.

Conditions

• A dynamic and creative working environment.
• The opportunity to work on projects for national and international clients.
• An international environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Full-time position with flexible working hours.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Flexible compensation plan.

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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