Senior Producer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Experience: 7-10 years of integrated production management experience within a creative agency or global
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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 unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in 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
- On-Set Leadership: Lead physical production on set, facilitating all communication between the agency, clients,
- Post-Production Oversight: Serve as the lead point of contact for complex post-production pipelines, overseeing
- Creative Problem Solving: Actively contribute to the elevation of the creative product; seek innovative, high-
Relationship & Account Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate proactively with Creative, Account Services, Business Affairs, and
- Client Partnership: Serve as a trusted, client-facing partner, articulately presenting complex production plans to
- Industry Relations: Research, select, and negotiate with top-tier directors, cinematographers, and specialized
Financial, Legal & Talent Business Affairs
- Budget & Financial Management: Generate estimates, track invoices, manage budgets, and partner with
- Compliance & Talent Regulations: Maintain a strong working knowledge of client compliance, legal guidelines,
clients.
Innovation & Team Mentorship
- Trend & Tech Leadership: Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies (including Al tools and next-
- Team Support: Mentor and support fellow producers, helping guide teams away from avoidable challenges using
Qualifications
- Experience: 7-10 years of integrated production management experience within a creative agency or global
- Production Expertise: Strong, proven experience producing integrated campaigns, ideally for major global
craft and technical requirements across a range of categories.
- Talent Experience: Demonstrated experience working with high-profile talent, celebrities, models, creators,
with large-scale talent-led campaigns.
- Sector Expertise: Proven track record in physical production, post-production (CGI, editing, VFX), and a strong
- Technical & Process Knowledge: Deep technical understanding of post-production workflows and physical shoot
- Talent/Union Acumen: Strong familiarity with SAG-AFTRA rules, talent contracts, and union/non- union talent
- Financial Acumen: Proven experience in budgeting, estimating, scoping, and overall project financial
- Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple
- Tech Savviness: Proficiency in modern project management tools, software, and an openness to leveraging next-
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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More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead integrated production projects from scoping and scheduling through on-set execution and final delivery, managing budgets, timelines, and complex post-production workflows. Partner with clients, agency teams, talent, and vendors while ensuring compliance, solving production challenges, and mentoring fellow producers.
Requirements
Requires 7–10 years of integrated production management experience in a creative agency or global production studio, with a strong record producing campaigns and leading high-end shoots. Candidates should bring expertise in physical and post-production, talent and union regulations, budgeting, and managing multiple complex projects; digital and experiential experience is a plus.
Skills
- Integrated Production Management
- Campaign Production
- Physical Production
- On-Set Leadership
- Post-Production Management
- CGI
- Video Editing
- VFX
- Budgeting And Estimating
- Project Scheduling
- Talent And Union Regulations
- SAG-AFTRA Compliance
- Vendor Negotiation
- Risk Assessment
- Team Mentorship
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Creative & Media
- Management & Leadership
- Marketing
Keywords
- Integrated Campaigns
- Creative Production
- Physical Production
- Post-Production
- CGI
- Color Correction
- Online Editing
- Offline Editing
- VFX
- Broadcast
- Social Media
- Digital Content
- Experiential Platforms
- Project Scoping
- Project Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Cost Estimation
- Invoice Tracking
- Project Actualization
- SAG-AFTRA
- Talent Contracts
- Union Regulations
- Client Compliance
- Business Affairs
- Vendor Negotiation
- Risk Assessment
- Artificial Intelligence
- Production Technology
- Project Management Tools