Temporary Executive Producer (Creative Production)

Our client, a wellness brand, is seeking an Executive Producer (Creative Production) to join the team in NYC on a hybrid schedule. This is a temporary role that is scheduled to begin ASAP and continue for 5 months.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned production leader with deep experience in advertising, content studios, or production companies, along with a strong network of directors, production companies, post-production partners, editors, photographers, vendors, and subject-matter experts. This individual will lead end-to-end production across branded content, advertising, and marketing campaigns while balancing creative ambition, quality, timelines, and budgets.

Job Duties Include:

• Serve as a senior production authority for the in-house creative studio, establishing a high standard for craft, quality, and execution across content formats.
• Lead end-to-end production of video, film, photography, and integrated content from initial brief and pre-production through final delivery.
• Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to translate creative vision into thoughtful, executable production plans.
• Advise on production approach, format, staffing, vendors, timelines, and execution strategy.
• Identify opportunities to create production efficiencies, consolidate shoots, and develop creative solutions that maximize budgets without compromising quality.
• Stay current on emerging production techniques, technologies, formats, and industry talent to continuously elevate the studio's work.
• Leverage an established industry network to identify and engage the right directors, production companies, editorial houses, post-production facilities, VFX studios, photographers, and specialty vendors for each project.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with preferred vendors, freelance talent, and production partners while ensuring high standards for quality, reliability, and cost.
• Lead competitive bidding processes and evaluate production partners based on creative fit, capabilities, cost, and track record.
• Build and manage a flexible vendor ecosystem capable of supporting both large-scale brand campaigns and fast-turnaround content.
• Continuously identify and vet new directors, production companies, specialists, and emerging creative talent.
• Own the full production lifecycle for video and photo projects, including pre-production, location scouting, casting, talent contracting, shoot execution, and post-production.
• Direct-produce shoots when appropriate, serving as the primary on-set production authority responsible for budget, timeline, and quality.
• Oversee post-production workflows including editorial, color, sound mix, VFX, and final delivery.
• Manage relationships with post-production partners and ensure creative integrity is maintained through final delivery.
• Oversee a broad range of production including brand films, broadcast and digital advertising, social content, product launches, experiential activations, photography, 3D/CGI, and OOH.
• Own production budgets from initial estimates through final reconciliation, ensuring productions remain on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Develop detailed production budgets, estimates, and bid comparisons and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies.
• Establish effective budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Provide proactive financial updates and communicate budget risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Negotiate production contracts, vendor agreements, talent deals, usage rights, and other production terms.
• Apply strong knowledge of industry-standard rates, production structures, and deal terms to maximize value.
• Proactively source and engage subject-matter experts, on-camera talent, brand ambassadors, athletes, fitness professionals, and other specialized contributors based on project needs.
• Manage relationships with talent agencies, casting directors, and talent representatives.
• Source and evaluate specialized partners including music supervisors, licensing partners, motion graphics and animation studios, influencer networks, and production technology providers.
• Develop production staffing plans and team structures based on project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Determine the appropriate balance of internal staff, freelance talent, and external production resources.
• Manage multiple concurrent productions while maintaining visibility into priorities, dependencies, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Establish efficient production workflows, schedules, and communication standards across the studio.
• Serve as the operational production partner to Creative leadership, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and aligned throughout the production process.
• Partner closely with Creative, Marketing, Brand, Apparel, and other cross-functional teams to align production plans with broader business objectives.
• Present production strategies, timelines, budgets, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Creative leadership, providing expertise on production approach, vendor selection, talent, and cost strategy.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and effectively navigate a fast-paced, high-volume creative environment.

Job Qualifications Include:

• 12+ years of professional production experience, with significant experience in advertising agencies, content studios, branded entertainment companies, production companies, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience as an Executive Producer or Senior Producer leading complex, high-profile productions.
• A strong, established network of directors, production companies, post-production partners, photographers, editors, and specialty vendors.
• Deep expertise across video and film production, including pre-production, on-set producing, and post-production oversight.
• Strong creative judgment, production craft, and the ability to translate creative concepts into effective production strategies.
• Proven experience developing and managing production budgets ranging from lean, fast-turnaround content to large-scale integrated campaigns.
• Demonstrated success negotiating vendor agreements, conducting competitive bids, and developing cost-efficient production plans.
• Established relationships across a broad range of production disciplines and creative partners.
• Experience sourcing and managing SMEs, talent, and specialized contributors.
• Strong understanding of production contracts, talent agreements, usage rights, and vendor negotiations.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority productions simultaneously.
• Strong communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence stakeholders and confidently navigate complex production decisions.
• Experience producing work for a major consumer lifestyle, fitness, sports, or culturally relevant consumer brand.
• Experience spanning both agency/studio environments and in-house creative organizations.
• Experience with broadcast advertising production, including familiarity with SAG-AFTRA, union labor standards, and talent usage agreements.
• Established relationships with directors, DPs, and production companies working across brand advertising, editorial, and cultural content.
• Familiarity with emerging production formats, including short-form video, creator-led content, interactive experiences, and live production.
• Experience working with high-growth, industry-leading, or culturally relevant consumer brands.
• Experience producing content within health, wellness, fitness, lifestyle, or adjacent consumer categories.

Compensation: $110/hr

The description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

While PCG appreciates all applicants, only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you believe you are a great candidate for this position, and the salary listed does not meet your expectations, we would still love to speak to you! PCG, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. PCG and our clients may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation including incentive pay, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, details of which will be provided during the hiring process.

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