Creative Producer

Horizontal Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a senior production lead to bring brand stories to life across experiential, AV, static, social, and paid media. The role balances launch work with ongoing execution, collaborating across teams to turn ambitious ideas into polished, on-time deliverables.

You will drive production across campaigns, manage budgets and timelines across multiple locations, and coordinate with vendors, agencies, and internal partners to keep programs moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years producing high-volume brand campaigns across AV, static and social channels.
• Proven ability to manage multi-location production plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Strong collaboration across creative, agency, vendor, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated accountability for on-time, on-brand deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead production across launch campaigns, brand moments, and ongoing assets.
• Build and manage production plans, timelines, and budgets across locations.
• Coordinate partners, vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to keep programs moving.
• Oversee pre- through post-production, logistics, asset delivery, and approvals.
• Support experiential activations and on-site execution as needed.
• Review concepts for feasibility, identify risks, and propose solutions early.
• Manage bids, estimates, and talent considerations while controlling costs.
• Anticipate bottlenecks and adapt plans when priorities shift.
• Maintain consistency and quality across high-profile and smaller campaigns.
• Ensure deliverables are reviewed, approved, and distributed on time.

Skills

8+ years production experience

Brand marketing/agency/entertainment

Campaign asset production

Budget & timelines management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Ambiguity handling

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Bring brand stories to life in a fast-moving creative production role supporting immersive, multi-channel campaigns across experiential, AV, static, social, and paid media. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned producer who thrives on balancing launch work with always-on execution, collaborating across teams to turn ambitious ideas into polished, on-time deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead production across a wide range of creative work, from launch campaigns and brand moments to seasonal and always-on assets.
• Build and manage production plans, timelines, and budgets across multiple locations and workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional partners, external vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Oversee execution from pre-production through post-production, including logistics, asset delivery, and final approvals.
• Support experiential activations and location-based initiatives, including vendor management, fabrication, and on-site execution as needed.
• Review creative concepts for production feasibility, helping identify risks, constraints, and solutions early in the process.
• Manage production bids, estimates, and talent-related considerations while maintaining budget and schedule discipline.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, solve problems proactively, and help keep programs on track when priorities shift.
• Help maintain consistency and quality across both high-profile and smaller-scale campaigns.
• Ensure deliverables are reviewed, approved, and distributed to the right partners on time.

Skills

• 8+ years of production experience in brand marketing, agency, or entertainment environments.
• Proven experience producing high-volume campaign assets across AV, static, social, and paid channels.
• Strong background in managing both large-scale brand launches and ongoing campaign production.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and budgets with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across teams and partners.
• Strong judgment in fast-paced environments with the ability to work through ambiguity.
• Experience working with creative partners across a range of production styles and scopes.
• Comfort operating as a senior individual contributor without direct reports.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with experiential production and location-based activations.
• Design exposure or experience working closely with design teams.
• Familiarity with creative partner selection and vendor negotiations.
• Experience supporting integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels and formats.
• Knowledge of production considerations such as music licensing, union matters, and talent clearances.
• Ability to balance short-term deliverables with longer-term launch planning.

Horizontal is committed to building inclusive teams and fostering a workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We value diverse perspectives, equitable practices, and a collaborative environment that supports belonging for everyone.