Senior Producer
BarkleyOKRP · Chicago
From kick-off to completion, the Senior Producer manages every aspect of production to create content across all media platforms - including broadcast TV commercials, online or other non-broadcast content, radio commercials, photography, social executions, experiential and activation projects.
Responsibilities:
- Works closely with Creative and Client Experience Teams to determine the best possible approach to bring creativity to life. Has a solid understanding of production processes and is able to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Engages early and often in the development of creativity to provide ongoing feedback and input. Weighs in on feasibility while continually assessing how best to leverage the creative opportunity.
- Supports protects, and advances the idea, ensuring the best possible execution of the creative at every step.
- Develops a road map for production, laying out optimal timing and milestones with Project Management and Client Experience Teams.
- Researches and pre-screens production partners including Directors, Production Companies, Music, Sound Design, Editorial, Motion Graphics, Animation, Experiential and other resources as needed.
- Works closely with Creative Teams to review and select the best production partners for a project - keeping an eye on the scale to make sure the approach is appropriate for the project objectives and budget.
- Assembles resources and negotiates costs to achieve client budget objectives. Coordinates and supervises production partners throughout the process.
- Develops comprehensive estimates with a thorough understanding of all moving parts. Closely manages project budget to keep costs in line.
- Initiates production contracts and Statement of Work for partners and facilitates their execution with the internal Legal Team.
- Has a comprehensive understanding of SAG/ AFTRA guidelines for production. Works closely with Talent Manager and Payroll Service to ensure the Agency is in compliance with the SAG/AFTRA contract at all times.
- Works with internal Legal Team and outside resources to negotiate and secure rights and clearances for work as needed.
Qualifications:
- *Strongly preferred: Bilingual (Spanish)
- Creative and resourceful.
- Highly organized, self-motivated and accountable.
- Able to identify and solve problems while keeping a cool head in challenging situations.
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to build consensus among diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Can develop strong working relationships inside and outside of the Agency.
- BA/BS Degree from a four-year college with 3 or more years of related work experience in a production environment. Broadcast experience preferred.
BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
- At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.