Executive Post Producer

HOGARTH IS LOKING FOR A EXECUTIVE POST PRODUCER

What does a Executive Post Producer do at Hogarth? 

This role oversees the Post, Content and Studio production process, managing budgets, schedules, and project delivery across various media formats, including video, animation, broadcast, and digital content. The position ensures production standards while upholding creative and craft high stands. We look to this role to stay ahead of industry trends and evolving distribution platforms including AI. Collaborating with producers, creatives, and senior leadership, this individual defines project scopes, optimizes workflows, and develops strategic solutions to production challenges. This role could also be called upon to steer and mentor junior team members. They also lead vendor and talent sourcing, negotiate contracts, and manage RFPs, fostering strong external partnerships. As a motivational and communicative leader, they cultivate a positive team culture and contribute to the company's strategic growth in a global market. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full life cycle of projects, including estimates, scheduling, maintaining timelines, delivery, and wrap-up 
• Lead and manage all media production, including short- and long-form content, animation, graphics, field and studio shoots, OLV, broadcast, and social/digital content 
• Champion the pursuit of excellence in craft and creativity, ensuring they are the driving force behind everything we do 
• Partner with primary producers, project managers, creatives, and client teams to define project scopes, align on Statements of Work (SOWs), and ensure all deadlines and budgets are met 
• Manage and adjust production strategies as needed, proactively identifying issues and providing strategic solutions 
• Collaborate with the Managing Director on project needs, talent sourcing, opportunities, and sales strategies 
• Oversee all video production and post-production workstreams, ensuring alignment across teams and optimizing workflows 
• Build, nurture, and sustain strong relationships with your team, external production and creative partners, artists, vendors, and contract talent, while strategically leveraging strong negotiation skills 
• Craft and manage RFPs for external vendors and contractors, overseeing selection and ongoing relationships 
• Act as a highly communicative and motivational leader, fostering team growth while maintaining a positive and calm approach in high-pressure situations 
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to shape a strategic vision for growth, driving expansion in a global market 

Requirements: 

• You know the value of "Managing the people first, then the project". At the end of a long day, your staff, co-workers and clients look forward to coming back to do it all over again 
• You're self-driven and take ownership of your work. You're enthusiastic and embrace change 
• An expert knowledge of post-production processes along with an understanding of video production 
• Expert knowledge of post-production tools, tech and project management software(s) 
• Must be familiar with the use of project management and scheduling software 
• Exemplary people skills (you know how to "read the room" and manage to it) 
• Strong understanding of current industry software and an awareness of new trends 
• Strong communication and customer service skills 
• A broad rolodex of freelance resources 
• 8+ years of experience in Post-Production experience ideally within the Creative or Ad Agency space 
  

Skills:

• Strategic Production & Project Leadership
• Exceptional Leadership & Team Development
• Strategic Partnership & Vendor Management
• Innovation & Workflow Optimization
• Creative & Craft Excellence Advocacy

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.

We are a 100% open and diverse company, which is why we want our talent to be recognized for their skills and competencies applicable to this open position. We are committed to inclusiveness and celebrating diversity.

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