Versioning Producer

WPP Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production in Chennai, India seeks a Versioning Producer to coordinate post‑production workflows, manage budgets, and ensure high creative standards for TV commercial versioning.

With 3+ years in a post‑production role, you will collaborate with producers, editors, and account teams to deliver on schedule and within budget while expanding client relationships and adopting new technologies.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a Junior Producer or Producer for a Post Production facility.
• Knowledge of the kit: Maya, Flame, Smoke, Final Cut and AFX.
• Results driven and adds value.
• Maintains lasting client relationships internally & externally.
• Reinforces team approach throughout development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production workflow is adhered to and define, communicate and enforce production standards.
• Be familiar with all roles, functions, capabilities, equipment, and applications within Broadcast Production.
• Work with Broadcast Production Team to ensure projects are produced to a high creative standard, on time and within budget.
• Arrange briefings with client/agency, understand budget, quote, assign lead operators, book suite time, conduct kick-offs, schedule client reviews, distribute feedback, track costs and progress.
• Attend and take notes during briefings/reviews and circulate information to Producers/Account Management.
• Check that all material needed to undertake a job is requested and on system.
• Check and sign off invoices before sending to client/agency and provide regular cost updates.
• Explore new avenues of potential work internally and externally.
• Increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Understand technologies used such as Fido & FCS and ensure proper usage by producers.
• Build relationships between Producers, Operators and account teams.
• Attend post production and tech briefing meetings and present findings between areas of the business.
• Help develop capabilities of the business.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Pro-active not re-active

Tools

Maya

Flame

Smoke

Final Cut

AFX

Job description

Job Description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPPs 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 todays always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin 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.

Versioning Producer – WPP Production

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPPs 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 todays always on, AI driven marketing world. WPP Production is part of WPP.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com

A hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats 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 Versioning Producer do at WPP Production?

The Role:

• Ensure production workflow is adhered to and define, communicate and enforce production standards
• Have a sound working knowledge of all the various roles, functions, capabilities, equipment, and applications within the Broadcast Production Department
• Work with Broadcast Production Team to ensure that the assigned projects are produced to a high creative standard, delivered on time and within the agreed budget
• Arrange briefings with client/ agency, find out proposed budget, agree a quote, assign lead operators, book suite time, conduct kick-off meetings, schedule client reviews, distribute feedback, track costs and manage project progress
• Attend and take notes during all briefings/reviews and circulate info Producers/ Account Management where necessary
• Be responsible for checking that all material needed to undertake a job has been requested and is on the system in the correct place
• Check and sign off invoices before going to client/ agency and send regular updates of costs incurred so far
• Encourage and explore new avenues of potential work both internally and externally
• Continually define ways to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Have an understanding of the technologies used such as Fido & FCS, make sure the producers are using these technologies correctly
• Build relationships with and between Producers, Operators and account teams
• Attend post production and tech briefing meetings and present findings to the Broadcast producers also be the point person between the two areas of the business
• Help develop capabilities of the businesses

Requirements:

• 3 years experience as a Junior Producer or Producer for a Post Production facility
• Be happy to work on versioning of TV commercials
• Knowledge of the following kit - Maya, Flame, Smoke, Final Cut and AFX
• Results driven and adds value
• Maintains lasting client relationships internally & externally
• Reinforces team approach throughout development efforts
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Pro-active not re-active

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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