Associate Producer
Chicago, United States
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.
Associate Producer
Job Description
The Associate Producer is responsible for working with the team to assist in translating creative ideas and briefs into project plans and deliverables for small-scale live events, brand activations, and pop-ups within budget and schedule parameters.
Duties & Responsibilities
- For small-scale projects:
- Oversee the management and delivery of projects, ensuring consistently high standards throughout
- Scope out projects based on initial briefs, building teams, sourcing vendors, creating project plans and budgets accordingly
- Act as a day-to-day contact for client project leads, managing their needs and maintaining WPP Productions relationships
- Build, manage and reconcile project budgets – managing both client expectations and WPP Production’s margin targets
- Lead internal process requirements for project delivery, including managing project folders, vendor set up and payments
- Manage project teams, overseeing the quality and timeliness of their work and ensuring their time spent is budgeted accordingly
- In coordination with the other members of the team, to research, appoint and manage suitable vendors to assist in the delivery of projects
- Lead the production team onsite including, but not limited to client management, onsite schedule ownership and oversight of all production and delivery, daily reports to client and internal team
- Debrief projects to ensure postmortem learning and future business development
- Line Produce/assist on elements of the production of large-scale events under Senior / Executive Producers
- Travel is required and typically over weekends and some holidays
- Fully understand and implement greater Agency Process
- Contribute to growing a healthy company culture and always looking to improve our communication and processes
- Consider and actively pursue sustainability practices within our projects as best we can
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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, click here for more details.
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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