VP, Group Director, Integrated Production

EVERSANA•New York, NY

3d•$143,170 - $206,000

About The Position

The VP, Group Director, Integrated Production oversees EVERSANA INTOUCH’s Integrated Creative Production and Post-Production teams and is accountable for their direction, performance, and financial impact. The department’s services include video, broadcast, print, social content, art buying, emerging production, event production, AR/VR production, and post-production, including motion graphics and editing. The role ensures work is delivered on time and within budget while achieving creative excellence, and provides expert leadership on the talent, techniques, and technology required to execute work to high standards. This people-leadership role manages production staff, freelancers, contractors, and external vendors; assigns and balances workloads; supports estimates and billability goals; and develops the department’s people, services, processes, and workflows. It partners with clients, brand teams, agency leadership, Resource Management, Human Resources, and Executive Producers to advise on production best practices, forecast work, staff projects, and support business development. The role also oversees project quality and delivery from concept through completion, develops direct reports, and supports inclusive hiring and management practices.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in Integrated Production, with progressively expanding roles in an advertising agency environment.
Extensive understanding of video and print production, motion graphics, and video editing processes.
Confidence estimating hours and out-of-pocket costs for production requests.
Experience implementing solutions that deliver high-quality services profitably and sustainably.
Demonstrated success hiring, managing, motivating, and developing team members.
Experience developing internal training materials and resources to support team and individual growth.
Experience auditing and redesigning Integrated Production processes and workflows.
Client-facing experience.
Change management experience.
Strong written and presentation skills.
Results-driven, responsible, and accountable approach.
Business acumen and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire and guide creative and production teams.
Extensive conflict-resolution skills and experience.
Ability to delegate tasks, provide guidance, and support smooth project execution.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of emerging production trends and ability to integrate them into agency offerings as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead as a Producer on large-scale, high-visibility production projects as needed.
Directly manage the Integrated Production and Post-Production teams, including producers, motion graphics designers, and editors.
Manage the freelance and external vendor pool, including freelancer and contractor assignments and time.
Meet team billability goals and business needs; assign staff to projects and balance workloads.
Provide estimates and input to estimates as required.
Develop the department and its services, and attract, develop, and deploy production talent.
Ensure the overall quality of work and that goals are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Support business development efforts by helping prepare and present written, video, and audio presentations.
Set goals for direct reports, mentor them, and manage performance reviews.
Advise project brand teams and clients on best practices, process, scope, schedules, and pricing while building strong relationships.
Work with Resource Management and affiliate Executive Producers to manage workloads and forecast incoming projects and resource needs.
Evolve operational processes and workflow documentation and oversee projects from concept to delivery.
Partner with Human Resources to identify and hire Integrated Production talent, including recruiting with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing development, inclusive behaviors, and proactive bias management.
Oversee the department; interview, select, and supervise staff; and communicate company policies and procedures.
Set job objectives, work methods, and performance standards; review and discuss employee performance; and authorize and communicate personnel actions, including salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge.
Perform other duties as assigned.