Executive Producer
New York, NY USA
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 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 an Executive Producer do at WPP Production?
The Executive Producer will be a creative production expert and critical thinker, elevating each project regardless of scale. The Executive Producer will contribute to the maintenance and growth of strong team/client/agency relationships, producing work that is distinct, consistent, and honors the level of style and craftsmanship that goes into every touchpoint that makes up our brands. The Executive Producer will be a partner in the creative process to ensure success on all levels from pre through post-production.
The ideal candidate for this position will have experience and skills that push the production technological limits and creative partners and solves on all projects, which can be experienced across integrated platforms. The Executive Producer is responsible for leading and mentoring clients, teams and other team producers, on all production standards and practices supporting a strong and informed alliance in the department, on all jobs.
The Executive Producer will require exceptional planning and organizational skills in order to manage the agency, client, and vendor relationships and responsibilities when in planning and engaging in production. The Executive Producer will liaise between the agency and suppliers, maintaining fair process and channeling clear, positive communication in order to deliver our product successfully, on time, in budget and with the highest level of creative standards.
The Executive Producer will have no less than 10-15 years of experience, with creative and production knowledge in AI, live production, music, luxury brands with automotive a plus.
The Executive Producer reports into the Head of Production on all projects.
Requirements
- Responsible for excellence in all day-to-day including scoping and ballparking creative concepts, breaking down scripts, building detailed project schedules, managing project scope, researching and securing the best production resources, music houses, quality controlling all deliverables, maintaining project documentation and communication with project teams through final delivery.
- Ability to contribute to the elevation of the creative product through actively participating with team. Support, inspire, and educate on production opportunities that apply to each project.
- Aware of top industry trends, techniques, directors, cinematographers, GCI, AI, and all new technologies in an effort to elevate the creative product.
- Responsible for building critical relationships and maintaining the agency’s reputation and standard of excellence within the production industry, maintaining an active knowledge of cross-discipline external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple, often concurrent projects.
- Trusted to lead workloads independently and manage up to the Head of Production where needed or appropriate.
- Ability to utilize industry expertise to select and negotiate with the appropriately based on creative/scope/budget/timeline and identify which partner is best suited to execute the creative vision.
- Knowledgeable of compliance and client legal guidelines.
- Ability to leverage valuable experience to proactively predict issues and guide the team away from avoidable challenges during all stages of production.
- Responsible for supporting and participating in efforts to cultivate a diverse, equal and inclusive culture of production within our work.
- Ability to communicate proactively with Client, Creative, Account Services, Business Affairs, Talent Affairs, on all aspects of the production including milestones, deliverables in order to keep the production process flowing smoothly.
- Able to serve as a client-facing member of the team, and to articulate all aspects of production plans with varying levels of knowledge at each level of the process.
- Ability to explain talent language and costs to both Agency and Client, while also staying on top of the latest talent/union information from SAG.
- A partner working closely with the Business Affairs Manager to compile final estimate and final actualizations. Wrap out efficiently at the end of each project.
- Knowledge and ability to source music partners, produce original and licensed music on behalf of clients.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $100,000 to $230,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click [here](opens in a new tab) for more details.
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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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