Senior Producer

WPP Production • Kansas City, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

WPP Production is seeking an experienced Senior Post Producer to join its Creative Production team. The role works with post-production leadership to assess project needs, prepare bids, produce projects, and reconcile post-production work. The Senior Producer manages complex budgets, coordinates communication and delivery across creative partners and post-production disciplines, and serves as a key contact for clients and production staff. The role also supports talent development and maintains a freelance talent roster.

WPP Production is a global production company bringing together WPP’s content producers, studios, and craft experts. The company works across multichannel content production, combining craft expertise and technology in a collaborative environment. This position follows a hybrid working model, with teams generally in the office around four days per week; accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in the post-production field.
• Mastery of VFX, motion graphics, and editorial workflows.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of basic post-production accounting procedures, specifically AICE forms and actualizing procedures.
• Ability to manage relationships with a roster of primarily full-time talent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Collaborative, optimistic, solutions-oriented approach, with a willingness to take on whatever responsibilities are needed.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound critical thinking and maintain composure in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Agency experience.
• Farmers Wife experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex post-production budgets and communicate budget status to studio leadership and client partners.
• Work with discipline leads to provide regular feedback and assist with mentoring and developing talent.
• Coordinate communication and delivery of necessary elements among creative partners, including directors, composers, VFX, and sound designers, for offline, color grading, final mixing, online, and visual effects.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and post-production staff.
• Maintain and expand the freelance talent roster.
• Attend and document project briefings and kickoffs.
• Ensure client needs are met and post-production talent has what they need to perform their jobs.
• Demonstrate sound critical thinking and composure in stressful situations to gain trust and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed