TV Producer

Who We Are VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com . Who we’re looking for: As a TV Producer at VML, you will be a creative and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the end-to-end television production process. This role demands a strong ability to develop compelling content ideas and narratives, coupled with expert skills in budgeting, scheduling, and managing all aspects of TV production. You will be responsible for bringing creative concepts to life, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, all while strategically aligning content with overall marketing objectives for our diverse client portfolio. What you’ll be doing: Lead and manage all aspects of TV commercials, branded content, and other television-related projects from pre-production through post-production, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Develop and manage detailed production schedules, comprehensive budgets, and robust production plans, utilizing industry-standard software and best practices. Secure necessary permits, releases, and insurance for all productions, ensuring strict compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Manage crew and vendor relationships, including sourcing, vetting, hiring, negotiating rates, and overseeing contracts. Collaborate effectively with internal creative teams, account teams, and clients to ensure alignment on creative vision, project goals, and timelines. Proactively identify and troubleshoot potential production challenges (e.g., location issues, talent availability, weather delays) and implement creative and effective solutions. Manage location scouting and logistics, ensuring a smooth and efficient on-set experience. Oversee all post-production activities, including editing, color correction, sound design, and visual effects, ensuring all deliverables meet technical specifications for television broadcast. Possess a strong understanding of storytelling and visual aesthetics for television, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating compelling content. Contribute to creative brainstorms and provide expert production and content expertise during the creative development process, offering insights on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and potential challenges. Oversee all aspects of physical production, including casting, set design, wardrobe, and equipment rentals, ensuring adherence to the creative brief and brand guidelines. Develop and manage production budgets, accurately estimating costs and tracking expenses, utilizin…