Senior Producer

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.