Senior Producer (Post Production) Job at VML South Africa in Kansas City

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Producer to join our Creative Production team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end production of high-quality live-action video and photography content across all platforms, working with both internal teams and external production partners. You will be a creative problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, a passion for storytelling, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional work on time and within budget.

What you'll do:

Production Management:

• Lead the production process from concept to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, casting, location scouting, crew hiring, shoot production, post-production, and final delivery.
• Develop and manage production budgets of varying scales, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring all deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed of progress.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage external production partners, including crew, directors, production companies, and photographers
• Oversee all aspects of production logistics, including travel, accommodation, equipment rentals, and permits.
• Manage client expectations and communication throughout the production process, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns.
• Ensure all legal and rights clearances are obtained for all production elements.

Creative Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with creative teams, account teams, and clients to understand project objectives, target audiences, and creative briefs.
• Provide production expertise and guidance during the creative development process, ensuring concepts are feasible and executable within budget and timeline constraints.
• Contribute creative ideas and solutions to enhance the production value and impact of projects.
• Maintain a strong understanding of emerging technologies and trends in video and photography production.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and guide junior production staff, providing training and support to foster their professional development.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting open communication and effective problem-solving.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of production processes and workflows.

Who you are:

• A Builder | Entrepreneurial attitude coupledwith a strong business acumen. Ability and appetite to bring people together. Innate ability to marshal people and create gravity around ideas.
• Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive,and we’re working with a lot of unknowns – you must champion team environments that are comfortable and encouraging.
• Optimistic | Digsin and figuresout how to work around problems.Takes care of self and team. Balancestomaintain stamina and positivity.
• Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working for a Brand and/or Advertising agency in a production role.
• Proven experience managing all aspects of live-action video and photography productions from concept to completion.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality video and photography work across various platforms.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills as a team leader and team player.
• A skilled creative, confident presenter, and demonstrated strong negotiator.
• Demonstrated budget and scheduling management skills.
• Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people|We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture|We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusivecommunity that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits| What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.