Executive Producer

Where you’ll be working:

Portland, OR

• Production Leadership
• • Lead the agency’s production function, overseeing projects from concept through final delivery.
  • Develop production strategies that align creative vision with budget, schedule, and operational needs.
  • Assign internal and external producers based on project scope, complexity, and expertise.
  • Continuously improve production workflows, processes, and best practices to support a growing agency.
• Production Management
• • Partner with Creative, Strategy, Account Services, and Project Management during concept development to assess production approaches, budgets, and feasibility.
  • Develop production schedules, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
  • Manage all phases of production, including pre-production, production, post-production, and project closeout.
  • Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and meet the agency’s standards for creative excellence.
  • Proactively identify risks and develop solutions before they impact project delivery.
• Vendor & Financial Management
• • Build and maintain strong relationships with directors, photographers, production companies, editors, animators, music partners, sound designers, post-production facilities, and freelance production talent.
  • Source, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, scopes, and pricing.
  • Partner with Account Services to develop production estimates and manage budget revisions throughout production.
  • Review bids, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure responsible stewardship of client budgets.
  • Maintain accurate production documentation, financial records, licensing information, and final project assets.
• Team Leadership
• • Mentor and support producers while fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented production culture.
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop production talent as the agency grows.
  • Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Promote collaboration across departments to ensure seamless project execution.
• Client Partnership
• • Serve as a trusted production advisor to clients, helping navigate production decisions with confidence and transparency.
  • Communicate proactively with clients and internal teams regarding timelines, budgets, creative solutions, and project updates.
  • Work closely with procurement teams and client stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and production requirements.
• Industry Leadership
• • Stay current on emerging production techniques, technologies, creative talent, and industry trends.
  • Continuously expand the agency’s network of production partners and creative collaborators.
  • Identify innovative production approaches that improve efficiency while elevating creative quality.

You’re an experienced producer who knows that great creative work depends on exceptional planning, collaboration, and execution. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex production challenges, and bring a calm, solutions-oriented approach to every project. You’re equally comfortable negotiating a production budget, leading a crew on set, mentoring producers, or presenting recommendations to clients.

You also bring:

• 10+ years of production experience within a creative, advertising, or production agency environment.
• Experience producing integrated campaigns across broadcast, video, photography, digital, social, experiential, and branded content.
• Previous experience leading production teams and mentoring creative operations professionals.
• Strong financial acumen with experience developing estimates, managing budgets, and negotiating vendor contracts.
• Deep network of production partners, directors, editors, photographers, composers, and post-production resources.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with exceptional…