Senior Versioning Editor

Overview

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging.

The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Versioning Editor to join our dynamic team. The Senior Versioning Editor will be responsible for leading the adaptation and localization of our creative content across a multitude of platforms, regions, and technical specifications. This role requires an expert-level understanding of video editing, motion graphics, and file delivery workflows, coupled with meticulous attention to detail and strong project management capabilities.

The ideal candidate will ensure the highest quality and technical compliance of all localized assets, playing a critical role in our global content distribution strategy.

This role reports to the Executive Producer

You will work closely with the local and global teams.

• Versioning & Localization Leadership: Lead the end-to-end versioning process for a high volume of creative assets (e.g., commercials, promos, social media videos, digital ads, long-form content).
• Oversee the adaptation of master creative assets into multiple language versions, regional cuts, and platform-specific formats.
• Manage the integration of localized elements including:
  • Replacing on-screen text (supers, lower thirds, end cards).
  • Swapping out localized graphics and animations.
  • Integrating translated voiceovers and dubs.
  • Implementing localized music and sound effects.
  • Adjusting timings and pacing to accommodate different language lengths.
• Ensure all localized content maintains the original creative intent and brand integrity.

• Rigorously adhere to and enforce technical specifications for various delivery platforms. This includes aspect ratios, frame rates, codecs, bitrates, audio levels (LUFS), safe areas, and legal disclaimers.
• Perform comprehensive quality control (QC) checks on all outgoing versions to identify and rectify any visual, audio, or technical errors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to file formats, codecs, and delivery specifications.

• Organize, manage, and archive master and versioned assets…