Sr. Integrated Producer

INSIDE IDEAS GROUP LTD; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Ideas Group in Chicago, part of The Brandtech Group, seeks a Senior Producer to drive production across photography, video, motion graphics, and experiential projects. You will manage complex, multi-format programs—from brief through delivery—on time and on budget, collaborating with creative, brand, and production teams in fast-paced environments.

The role requires 5+ years in production management, strong budgeting and vendor negotiation skills, SAG/non-union knowledge, and willingness

Qualifications

• Must be 21+.
• 5+ years of experience as producer or production manager in a production company or agency.
• Experience across digital, social, broadcast, and event production.
• Experience managing complex, multi-format productions (photo, video, live events).
• Experience creating, managing, and reconciling production budgets.
• Vendor management: sourcing crews, negotiating rates, ensuring timelines.
• SAG and non-union talent guidelines knowledge.
• Ability to travel for shoots.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production for photo, video, motion graphics, and experiential projects in-studio, on-location, and remote.
• Lead pre-production planning: crew assembly, location logistics, talent casting, permits, and scheduling.
• Oversee post-production workflows, directing editors and designers to meet quality and deadlines.
• Review briefs with brand teams to select the most effective production approach for goals.
• Guide the creative team to ensure concepts are executably logistically and financially.
• Manage vendor bidding: sourcing, negotiating, and presenting bids for approvals.
• Navigate talent requirements and renewals in line with best practices.
• Maintain project documentation and keep stakeholders informed of progress and deadlines.
• Act as accountability bridge between creative and brand teams to align priorities.

Skills

Production management

Budget management

Vendor relations

Talent guidelines (SAG)

Communication

Organization

Multi-format production

Travel willingness

Job description

Established in 2004, Inside Ideas Group is a rapidly growing global agency network that helps clients drive their businesses forward from the Inside. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Senior Producer

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hybrid: (1-2 days in the office)

About the role: As Senior Producer, you are the production engine of the studio. You'll manage complex, multi-format projects simultaneously - keeping them on time, on budget, and to a high standard - while staying a trusted partner to creative, account, and brand teams throughout. You'll navigate union and non-union production environments, lead vendor relationships, and ensure the financial and logistical integrity of every project from brief to final delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Own end-to-end production for photo, video (short and long form, motion graphics, animation), and experiential/event projects - in-studio, on-location, and remote.
• Lead pre-production planning including crew assembly, location logistics, talent casting, permit coordination, and shoot scheduling.
• Manage post-production workflows for motion and stills, directing editors, motion designers, and retouchers to meet quality and deadline expectations.
• Partner with brand teams to review project briefs and advise on the most effective production approach to meet creative and commercial goals.
• Guide the creative team in developing concepts that are logistically and financially executable without compromising output quality.
• Manage the full vendor bidding process: sourcing, negotiating, and presenting competitive bids for brand approval.
• Navigate SAG and non-union talent requirements, including executing and renewing talent usage contracts in line with current best practices.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation and keep all stakeholders informed of progress, next steps, and deadlines at every phase.
• Act as a clear, consistent point of accountability between creative and brand teams - aligning priorities to produce the best possible output.

What you need to be great in this role:

• Must be 21+
• 5+ years of experience as producer or production manager in a production company or agency, with knowledge of the digital, social, broadcast, and event production
• Solid experience as a Producer or Production Manager within a production company, agency, or in-house studio, across digital, social, broadcast, and experiential formats.
• A proven track record managing complex, multi-format productions: photography (stills, GIFs, cinemagraphs), video (short and long form, motion graphics, animation), and live events - in-studio and on-location.
• Experience creating, managing, and reconciling production budgets across a wide range of project scales.
• Confidence managing vendor relationships: sourcing crews, negotiating rates, and holding external production partners to quality and timeline standards.
• Working knowledge of SAG and non-union talent guidelines, including talent usage contract execution and renewal.
• Familiarity with social and digital content formats and platform-native delivery best practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills: clear with stakeholders, current on documentation, and proactive about flagging issues before they become problems.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a demanding environment, adapting quickly as priorities shift.
• Willingness to travel for shoots when required.

At the time of thisposting, the base salary for this position may range according to what's stated below. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER's total compensation package.

Salary Range: $102,000 USD - $114,000 USD

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Ambitious to succeed

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be Results-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

Our recruitment process does not employ artificial intelligence for selection. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgement.Candidate evaluation and selection are conducted without AI-supported screening or decision-making. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Inside Ideas Group, part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Inside Ideas Group has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.