Executive Post Producer

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience.

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What does a Executive Post Producer do at Hogarth?
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

Our Hogarth Values:
Hands on
No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty
We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It's not always easy but it's always worth it.

Heart & Soul
We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond "good enough" ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we're always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family
Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry
Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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