Producer (6 months FTC)

About WPP Production 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. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 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 Producer do at WPP Production? We are looking for an ambitious, craft-driven Midweight Producer to join our Production team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you’ll champion craft, solve complex creative puzzles, and turn big ideas into standout integrated campaigns. You possess the autonomy to lead mid-to-large-scale productions independently, while collaborating with Senior and Lead Producers on complex, multi-touchpoint global projects. If you are obsessed with culture and creative excellence, commercially sharp, and passionate about bringing groundbreaking ideas to life across traditional and emerging channels, this role is for you. The Role - Day-to-day, you’ll be leading on: Collaborating with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Art Directors from early concepting. Bringing a solution-oriented "how we can make this extraordinary" mindset, elevating scripts and creative concepts into feasible, high-craft executions across film, stills, audio, social, content, and emerging tech. Curating world-class, diverse talent. Sourcing and building shortlists for directors, photographers, animators, sound designers, CGI artists, and emerging digital creators who align with the agency's ambition for inclusion and innovation. Owning your production pipeline from brief through to final master delivery. Planning and facilitating pre-production meetings (PPMs), leading shoot logistics (on-set or remote), managing post-production workflows, and ensuring flawless technical delivery. Navigating production deadlines, and shifting scopes with calm authority and quick creative troubleshooting. Building, managing, and reconciling detailed production budgets. From running triple-bidding processes to negotiating third-party vendor fees, and ensuring financial accuracy and agency profitability. Monitoring project milestones proactively. Identifying budget or timing drifts early and implementing clear solutions before they impact delivery or margin. Giving a reassuring voice of production in front of clients. Presenting production plans, schedules, and budgets clearly, instilling confidence at every stage. Working hand-in-hand with Account Management, Strategy, Business Affairs, and Resource Management to keep integrated campaign work streams aligned. Leading sustainable production standards on every job, utilising AdGreen carbon calculations and environmentally responsible production practices. Managing project governance, supporting with legal/talent clearances, and ensuring all project assets and documentation are stored securely & correctly. What We’re Looking For 3-5+ years of ad agency or production company experience delivering integrated campaigns across film, stills, digital, and social formats. Clear grasp of production processes, post-production workflows (offline, grade, VFX, sound design), stills shoots, and social-first content creation. Deeply connected to current culture with a strong network of production partners, directors' reps, photographers, post-houses, and digital creators. Strong skills in budget building, vendor negotiations, talent usage rights, and scoping. Clear, persuasive, and calm communicator with strong stakeholder and client management skills. Obsessed with details, resilient, highly collaborative, and fiercely protective of creative craft. #LI-RH1 #LI-HYBRID 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. 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