Senior Producer

About the Role

As Senior Producer, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end management of production projects including broadcast productions, social video production, still shoots, experiential/activations, and mobile platform campaigns. You are responsible for delivering a completed project on time, on specification, and on budget. The Senior Producer also manages senior‑level relationships and oversees implementation of tactical plans while ensuring deliverables are aligned with strategy and meet quality standards.

The Senior Producer may directly manage other producers. You must demonstrate an excellent understanding of project management tools and best‑practice methodology, and flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams that deliver balanced integrated solutions.

• Manage large projects independently from initiation through completion
• Oversee all production activities (pre‑production, shoots, post‑production)
• Work with stakeholders to create, develop, produce, and deliver content to our client
• Liaise across departments and brand leads including account services, creative teams, production consultants, brand leads, strategy, business affairs, etc
• Serve as the expert on integrated marketing campaigns, working with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced joint agency environment
• Serve as the main agency contact on your projects: help define and maintain vision, clarify strategic requirements, demystify complex ideas, and manage team expectations
• Develop realistic and justifiable estimates, scope and timeline for all projects, and be accountable for the scope and budget as the project progresses
• Track ongoing costs throughout project lifecycle, and reconcile estimates to actuals on all projects
• Proactively identify project issues/risks, assist in issue/risk resolution
• Meet regularly with key stakeholders to contribute toward the overall development and health of the account
• Ongoing review of production process and practices with an eye toward enhancing and increasing effectiveness
• Manage a small to mid‑size team to successfully execute programs/projects
• Manage multiple projects within time/budget constraints
• Optimize work streams and find ways to create output more efficiently (e.g., team reallocation)
• Mentor junior members of the team in problem solving/course correcting projects
• Be an experienced, calm leader of the internal and external cross‑functional team – inspire the team to strive for superior client results and team accomplishments; proactively identify and solve conflict among team members
• Experience across the production lifecycle from in‑camera capture to multi‑channel deployment
• Strong understanding of the post‑process and the resources needed to deliver projects across stills, video, animation and digital

• 4+ years of production experience in an interactive or integrated agency or similar environment
• Experience with live action, celebrities, SAG, animation, experiential, etc
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems with solutions that work for all parties without compromising the quality of the deliverables or the project
• Innate understanding of the project finance, staffing and profitability and the relationship to project management
• Successful history of project leadership to clients and account, with demonstrable experience in setting and managing stakeholder expectations

Ogilvy 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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