Executive Producer

THE ROLE We Are Social is looking for an Executive Producer to join our team! You are the strategic leader of the WAS Production team, bridging the gap between high-level departmental vision and flawless execution. You are responsible for managing the overall production strategy for many workstreams, overseeing complex financial budgets, and scaling the department's operational growth. By implementing new strategies and mentoring a robust production team, you ensure the agency remains at the forefront of efficiency and creative excellence. WE ARE A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what's trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it "Ideas Worth Talking About," and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald's, adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on AUXOur passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 16 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and moreYou best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it's how we learn)From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we're passionate about making a difference YOU ARE A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactivelyNot interested in just following trends - you want to create themA self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro What You'll Do Proactively solve big picture project and business problems on your own and update management retroactively after issue has been resolvedForecast team capacity and project health across multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring resource allocation aligns with both client needs and staff bandwidthBe a trusted partner in meetings, providing authoritative reporting on departmental status and resourcingLead high-impact client presentations and new business Q&A sessions, serving as the definitive voice for agency production capabilitiesCollaborate with Group Account Directors on long-term account planning and high-level client strategy to ensure production approaches are both innovative and sustainableEnsure that all key stakeholders are kept informed and (if needed) educated on the production processAbility to understand SOW's with clear scope, risk, assumptions and deliverables and review those drafted by project management.Ability to understand SOW's with clear scope, risk, assumptions and deliverables and review those drafted by project management.Lead advocacy for improved communication and work processes across disciplinesLead process discussions and proactively suggest improvements, inclusive of budget trackers, timeline templates, resourcing grids, etc.Own the end-to-end financial lifecycle for projects, including OOP budgets of $1M+ and deliver accurate builds with minimal oversightProactively identify and resolve potential budget overages and scope creep before they impact the bottom linePartner with Finance and Account leads to oversee complex reconciliations, ensuring 100% accuracy in staff fee structures and hour breakdownsCreate staff fee and hours breakdowns accurately with minor input from managementElevate the creative by bringing solutions to keep good ideas alive and help tell stories in an innovative wayBuild trusted relationships with outside partners and have a wide network of resources for a variety of workLeverage AI within Google Workspace and enterprise tools to accelerate the development of resource plans and new business opportunitiesDefine and drive the departmental AI roadmap, ensuring AI tools are deeply embedded into the production process to create measurable valuePhysically attending shoots and understanding this role may consist of 25% travel Requirements 10+ years of production experience within an agency environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership roleExpert-level knowledge of the end-to-end production process for both digital content and large-scale experiential activationsExceptional presentation skills, capable of leading "New Business" pitches and communicating departmental issues to the Senior Leadership A "solutions-first" mindset with the ability to resolve complex project roadblocks without needing immediate escalationTechnical familiarity with advanced AI integration for project management and resource forecastingConfident and positive with a ‘can-do' attitude Benefits JOIN US At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work. Let's do cool stuff together. Apply now! We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf