Senior Producer

BarkleyOKRP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BarkleyOKRP is seeking a Senior Producer to manage production end-to-end for broadcast and digital content in Chicago. You will lead projects from concept through delivery, coordinating with Creative and Client Experience teams to ensure impactful results on time and within budget.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration, with a preference for bilingual Spanish speakers. Broadcast experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Creative and resourceful mindset.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and accountable.
• Strong written and spoken communication abilities.
• Ability to build consensus across cross-functional teams.
• BA/BS degree with 3+ years in a production environment; broadcast experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Creative and Client Experience teams to plan production approaches.
• Participates early in development to provide feasible, innovative input.
• Supports and advances the creative idea through execution.
• Creates a production roadmap with milestones and timing.
• Researches and pre-screens directors, production partners and resources.
• Reviews and selects production partners aligned to project goals and budget.
• Assembles resources and negotiates costs to meet client budgets.
• Manages production partners throughout the workflow.
• Develops comprehensive estimates; closely controls project budget.
• Initiates contracts and coordinates with Legal for SOWs and rights.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Creative

Resourceful

Highly organized

Strong communication

Consensus-building

Education

BA/BS degree + 3+ years production

Job description

From kick-off to completion, the Senior Producer manages every aspect of production to create content across all media platforms - including broadcast TV commercials, online or other non-broadcast content, radio commercials, photography, social executions, experiential and activation projects.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Creative and Client Experience Teams to determine the best possible approach to bring creativity to life. Has a solid understanding of production processes and is able to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Engages early and often in the development of creativity to provide ongoing feedback and input. Weighs in on feasibility while continually assessing how best to leverage the creative opportunity.
• Supports protects, and advances the idea, ensuring the best possible execution of the creative at every step.
• Develops a road map for production, laying out optimal timing and milestones with Project Management and Client Experience Teams.
• Researches and pre-screens production partners including Directors, Production Companies, Music, Sound Design, Editorial, Motion Graphics, Animation, Experiential and other resources as needed.
• Works closely with Creative Teams to review and select the best production partners for a project - keeping an eye on the scale to make sure the approach is appropriate for the project objectives and budget.
• Assembles resources and negotiates costs to achieve client budget objectives. Coordinates and supervises production partners throughout the process.
• Develops comprehensive estimates with a thorough understanding of all moving parts. Closely manages project budget to keep costs in line.
• Initiates production contracts and Statement of Work for partners and facilitates their execution with the internal Legal Team.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of SAG/ AFTRA guidelines for production. Works closely with Talent Manager and Payroll Service to ensure the Agency is in compliance with the SAG/AFTRA contract at all times.
• Works with internal Legal Team and outside resources to negotiate and secure rights and clearances for work as needed.

Qualifications

• *Strongly preferred: Bilingual (Spanish)
• Creative and resourceful.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and accountable.
• Able to identify and solve problems while keeping a cool head in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to build consensus among diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Can develop strong working relationships inside and outside of the Agency.
• BA/BS Degree from a four-year college with 3 or more years of related work experience in a production environment. Broadcast experience preferred.

BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

• At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.