About the role
Versioning Producer – WPP Production
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. WPP Production is part of WPP.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for
our people, planet, clients, and communities. For more information, visit
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 Versioning Producer do at WPP Production?
A Versioning Producer at WPP Production is responsible for taking a masterpiece of creative content (TV commercials, digital ads, social videos, print assets, etc.) and adapting it into multiple versions for different markets, languages, platforms, and technical requirements.
The Role:
• Ensure production workflow is adhered to and define, communicate and enforce production standards
• Have a sound working knowledge of all the various roles, functions, capabilities, equipment, and applications within the Broadcast Production Department
• Work with Broadcast Production Team to ensure that the assigned projects are produced to a high creative standard, delivered on time and within the agreed budget
• Arrange briefings with client/ agency, find out proposed budget, agree a quote, assign lead operators, book suite time, conduct kick-off meetings, schedule client reviews, distribute feedback, track costs and manage project progress
• Attend and take notes during all briefings/reviews and circulate info Producers/ Account Management where necessary
• Be responsible for checking that all material needed to undertake a job has been requested and is on the system in the correct place
• Check and sign off invoices before going to client/ agency and send regular updates of costs incurred so far
• Encourage and explore new avenues of potential work both internally and externally
• Continually define ways to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Have an understanding of the technologies used such as Fido & FCS, make sure the producers are using these technologies correctly
• Build relationships with and between Producers, Operators and account teams
• Attend post production and tech briefing meetings and present findings to the Broadcast producers also be the point person between the two areas of the business
• Help develop capabilities of the businesses
Requirements:
• 3 years' experience as a Junior Producer or Producer for a Post Production facility
• Be happy to work on versioning of TV commercials
• Knowledge of the following kit - Maya, Flame, Smoke, Final Cut and AFX
• Results driven and adds value
• Maintains lasting client relationships internally & externally
• Reinforces team approach throughout development efforts
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Pro-active not re-active