Senior Producer

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a Senior Producer. The senior producer will maintain, strengthen and grow relationships with clients through management of small to large projects, constant communication and exceptional planning and organization. The producer is the liaison between VML and our suppliers throughout the entire production process, from the award date until the production is delivered to the client. The producer is the channel of communication that helps to interpret the needs of the client into specific goals that can be achieved by our internal or external resources.

What you’ll do:

The senior producer will plan, schedule, put bids together, source talent/put a crew together and control specific project activities toward defined objectives and adhere to defined production requirements. On set, the senior producer facilitates communication between the agency and our suppliers and vendors. Overall, the producer maintains project processes, which allows for increased efficiency and usability of resources. The senior producer is responsible for leading the development of projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and at the highest level of quality.

Who you are:

• A Builder | Entrepreneurial attitude coupled with 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 | Digs in and figures out how to work around problems. Takes care of self and team. Balances to maintain 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 in house at a production company and/or Advertising agency
• Confidence in contributing to creative development and unique production executions
• Experience negotiating and putting bids together and sourcing talent
• Excellent oral and written and communication skills
• Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and capable of self-managing and multitasking in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Superb problem-solving skills
• Able to apply critical and strategic thinking
• Stress-tolerant, quick-thinking and accurate
• Strong interpersonal communication skills as a team leader and team player
• Flexibility, initiative, dedication and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel
• A sense of humor, outgoing, articulate, well-informed, intelligent, confident and resourceful
• A skilled, creative, confident presenter and negotiator
• Website or link to reel of completed work required

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 inclusive community 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.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

_$75,000—$180,000 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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