Senior Producer

Department: Unilever Production

Location: London

Contact type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)                    

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: Executive Producer

About Ogilvy:

Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science.

Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Unilever (owner of Dove, Dove Men and Hellmanns) Molson Coors (owner of Madrí beer), Valeo Foods UK (owner of Kettle Chips and Rowse Honey), Argos, Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx and Pernod Ricard. 

In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their 75th anniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally, and hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock – now in its 12th year.

The Role:

Join our team as a Senior Producer, to drive creative moving image production. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading and managing the production process of Unilever brand campaigns from concept to completion, through the lens of Unilever’s AdPro policies and processes.

The Senior Producer will report to the Head of Production, working alongside key members of the account and leadership team. Immersed in a fast-paced creative environment, we are looking for someone with a love and knowledge of popular culture; a creative problem solver who is passionate about making exciting work.

This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional production skills and knowledge, and a deep understanding of both agency and production company production processes. You will be adept at delivering for TVC broadcast, social, digital and modular channels, comfortable managing both medium and large-scale productions, and possess the ability to work with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work.

You'll collaborate closely with global teams to craft and execute creative ideas that resonate with our brands. Your responsibilities will revolve around leading complex advertising campaign productions through the lifecycle of projects: managing clients, partners, timelines, budgets and resources, to ensure on-time and within-budget project deliveries. You will collaborate across markets, and departments to align projects with our overarching business objectives, embracing a culture of inclusivity and diversity. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead agency production processes from inception to final delivery, through the Unilever AdPro lens.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of leadership, account management team, writers, designers, and creative professionals to bring innovative concepts to life.
• Lead on multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that all creative work meets brand guidelines and maintains high-quality standards, valuing diverse perspectives in our creative output.
• Develop and lead end-to-end agency production for Unilever integrated campaigns and supershoots, including TVC broadcast, digital, social and modular content, in line with campaign content strategy, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain good relationships with third-party production/post suppliers, and Unilever AdPro RAP team and brand contacts.
• Champion Unilever AdPro Production processes, policies and guidelines, keeping abreast of developments (including Gen AI and supershoots), and share learnings with colleagues.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to projects’ success, and address challenges that arise during the production process. 
• Maintain detailed records of project progress, budgets, and other relevant information. 
• Communicate thoughtfully with colleagues and clients to understand their needs and offer creative solutions that resonate with audiences.
• Maintain deep knowledge of industry trends and implement best practices, celebrating diversity and inclusivity in our approach.
• Oversee and mentor junior producers, production assistants, and other team members. 

Requirements:

• Proven previous experience as a Senior Advertising Agency and/or Production Company Producer
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, delegate tasks effectively, and manage conflicts. 
• Understanding of production processes, budgeting, scheduling, and relevant industry standards. 
• Ability to identify and resolve problems, make quick decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances. 
• Ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and diverse client needs. 
• Conduct thorough reviews and approvals of all project assets, including scripts, storyboards, rough cuts, and final deliverables.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects concurrently while valuing and promoting inclusivity. Expertise in budget management, financial tracking and reporting, ensuring equitable resource allocation.
• Proficient in project management software and tools, utilising technology to promote inclusivity and diversity.
• Deep knowledge of industry trends, digital social best practices and formats, embracing diversity as a key driver of innovation.
• Expertise in budget management and financial reporting, ensuring equitable resource allocation.
• Resume and portfolio highlighting successful projects and campaigns.

How we help you thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day 
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year 
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they’re here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.

We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.

If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.