Senior Producer

WPP Production; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production is seeking a Senior Producer to lead creative production efforts across integrated platforms, balancing on-set oversight with complex post-production management. You will work closely with senior leaders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of craft.

The role requires a track record in physical and post-production, with experience in CGI, editing, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of integrated production management experience within a creative agency or global production studio.
• Proven track record in physical production and post-production (CGI, editing, VFX).
• Strong portfolio with digital and experiential campaigns is a plus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Management: scope, ballpark estimates, detailed schedules, and project scope from inception to delivery.
• On-Set Leadership: lead physical production and coordinate with agency, clients, and external partners.
• Post-Production Oversight: manage CGI, color correction, and online/offline editing pipelines for broadcast and digital assets.
• Budget & Financial Management: track invoices, budgets, and wrap-out final productions.
• Mentorship & Risk: guide teams, anticipate challenges, and apply proactive risk assessment.

Skills

Production management

Post-production

Budgeting

Talent/union knowledge

Project management tools

Client facing

Tools

AI tools

PM software

Job description

About WPP Production

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 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]

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.

Responsibilities

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 theagency, clients, and external production partners.
• Post-Production Oversight: Serve as the lead point of contact for complex post-productionpipelines, overseeing CGI, color correction, and online/offline editing for broadcast, social, anddigital 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, BusinessAffairs, and Talent departments regarding milestones and deliverables to keep processes flowingsmoothly.
• 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, andpartner 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) toadvise both agency teams and clients.

Innovation & Team Mentorship

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

Qualifications

• Experience: 7-10 years of integrated production management experience within a creativeagency or global production studio.
• 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.
• Food & Beverage Expirence:Strong, proven experience producing food & beverage campaigns, ideally for major global brands. Candidates should have experience leading high-end food and beverage shoots, with a strong understanding of the craft and technical requirements specific to this category.
• Technical & Process Knowledge: Deep technical understanding of post-production workflowsand 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 projectfinancial management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to managemultiple complex, concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Tech Savviness: Proficiency in modern project management tools, software, and an openness toleveraging next-generation Al and production tools.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range as listed below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package

US Pay Range

$60,000—$140,000 USD

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.