Overview
Post Producer Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at WPP Production
About WPP Production
We are WPP Production – the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
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.
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What does a Post Producer do at WPP Production?
WPP Production is an integrated facility born to bring ideas to life in an adaptable and creative environment. Our award-winning talent in VFX, Colour Grading, Editing, Sound Design and Content Production sit under one roof to provide end to end services for the advertising and creative industries. We collaborate with our clients to craft campaigns across multiple platforms and disciplines, adopting an innovative and agile approach to creative and post-production processes.
The Post Producer participates in, and manages, the post production of assigned projects, which can range from national commercial campaigns featuring WPP Production produced live action and VFX, to fully graphic and animated web pieces, to simple straightforward content projects and sizzle reels. The Post Producer needs to be resourceful, contribute significantly to the production process and takes full responsibility for all aspects of the post production that will include development, supervising the post-production team and coordinating the work of various third parties.
Reporting lines and key stakeholders
This role reports to the Executive Post Producer
You will work closely with client, primary, and post production teams
Responsibilities
- Ensures that assigned projects are produced to a high creative standard and delivered on time and within the agreed-upon budget
- Manages the full life cycle or assigned elements of production projects. This may include: briefings with clients and agency partners, understanding proposed budgets, agreeing to quotes, assigning lead operators, booking suite time, conducting kick-off meetings, finding post production operators and production crew, scheduling client reviews, distributing feedback, tracking costs and managing project progress
- Schedules all work and produces documented schedules and timelines to share with client and agency partners
- Ensures that all production and account staff are aware of client briefings/reviews/feedback
- Responsible for ensuring that all material needed for assigned jobs has been requested and is on the system in the correct place
- Identifies and anticipates issues, recommends solutions and establishes resourceful conclusions
- Negotiates rates and manages 3rd party production vendors
- Ensures that all work is reconciled correctly and comes in within the agreed budget
- Reconciles and approves invoices before going to client/agency and sends regular updates of costs incurred
- Ensures production workflows are adhered to and define, communicate and enforce production standards
- Works closely with WPP Production’s International Centers of Excellence identifying areas of expertise and resourcing accordingly to meet quality and delivery dates
- Contribute to WPP Production NY office agency culture by exhibiting ownership, professionalism, passion and leading by example
Requirements
- 2-3 years experience in a Post Production environment as an active producer within advertising
- Understanding of production, post production and adaptation project work flows
- Complete understanding of all post production techniques, software, and how each are used to complete projects (After Effects, Maya, Nuke, Cinema 4D, Flame, etc.)
- Knowledge of the various roles, functions, capabilities, equipment, and applications within the Post Production Department
- Results driven and proactive
- Good interpersonal and client relationship management skills
- Working knowledge of technology including Premier, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and After Effects
- Able to adapt to new working methods & technology advances
- Experience with booking VO talent and utilizing stock music libraries
- Excellent time management skills, organized and detail oriented & multi-tasking abilities
- Strong client relationship management skills
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from CA$45,000 to CA$95,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
Ontario Pay Range
$45,000—$95,000 CAD
Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Title: Post Producer
Company: WPP Production
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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