Summary: This role oversees the Post, Content, and Studio production process, managing budgets, schedules, and project delivery across various media formats while upholding creative and craft standards. Highlights: 1. Lead and manage all media production, ensuring creative and craft excellence. 2. Cultivate strong external partnerships and foster a positive team culture. 3. Shape strategic vision for growth in a global market. 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. WPP Production is part of WPP. WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. 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 a Executive Post Producer do at WPP Production?** This role oversees the Post, Content and Studio production process, managing budgets, schedules, and project delivery across various media formats, including video, animation, broadcast, and digital content. The position ensures production standards while upholding creative and craft high stands. We look to this role to stay ahead of industry trends and evolving distribution platforms including AI. Collaborating with producers, creatives, and senior leadership, this individual defines project scopes, optimizes workflows, and develops strategic solutions to production challenges. This role could also be called upon to steer and mentor junior team members. They also lead vendor and talent sourcing, negotiate contracts, and manage RFPs, fostering strong external partnerships. As a motivational and communicative leader, they cultivate a positive team culture and contribute to the company's strategic growth in a global market. **Responsibilities** * Oversee the full life cycle of projects, including estimates, scheduling, maintaining timelines, delivery, and wrap\-up * Lead and manage all media production, including short\- and long\-form content, animation, graphics, field and studio shoots, OLV, broadcast, and social/digital content * Champion the pursuit of excellence in craft and creativity, ensuring they are the driving force behind everything we do * Partner with primary producers, project managers, creatives, and client teams to define project scopes, align on Statements of Work (SOWs), and ensure all deadlines and budgets are met * Manage and adjust production strategies as needed, proactively identifying issues and providing strategic solutions * Collaborate with the Managing Director on project needs, talent sourcing, opportunities, and sales strategies * Oversee all video production and post\-production workstreams, ensuring alignment across teams and optimizing workflows * Build, nurture, and sustain strong relationships with your team, external production and creative partners, artists, vendors, and contract talent, while strategically leveraging strong negotiation skills * Craft and manage RFPs for external vendors and contractors, overseeing selection and ongoing relationships * Act as a highly communicative and motivational leader, fostering team growth while maintaining a positive and calm approach in high\-pressure situations * Work collaboratively with senior leadership to shape a strategic vision for growth, driving expansion in a global market **Requirements** * You know the value of "Managing the people first, then the project". At the end of a long day, your staff, co\-workers and clients look forward to coming back to do it all over again * You're self\-driven and take ownership of your work. You're enthusiastic and embrace change * An expert knowledge of post\-production processes along with an understanding of video production * Expert knowledge of post\-production tools, tech and project management software(s) * Must be familiar with the use of project management and scheduling software * Exemplary people skills (you know how to "read the room" and manage to it) * Strong understanding of current industry software and an awareness of new trends * Strong communication and customer service skills * A broad rolodex of freelance resources * 8\+ years of experience in Post\-Production experience ideally within the Creative or Ad Agency space \#LI\-Hybrid \#LI\-RM1 **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. 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