Overview

DDB San Francisco is a communications agency dedicated to making creative work that works.

We believe in the power of creativity to create the change we want to happen in the world and develop audacious and famous ideas for our clients that help to grow their businesses and shape culture by driving behavior change at scale.

We are a global network of agencies who believe firmly in respect, kindness, openness, self-expression, and creativity, making spaces for the lived and learned experiences of all our people, and helping them to be the best they can be. We are intellectually curious about difference, embracing change for the better, and are committed to opposing injustice and constantly challenging the status quo. We are a place packed with the energy and passion to make things happen.

The Senior Integrated Producer has the experience and leadership skills to produce any kind of project. This person will take ownership of and help manage production communications across client business in partnership with the Head of Production.

Responsibilities

• Producing projects in a smart, strategic, and innovative fashion that allows our work to excel and be recognized by the agency, client and the industry.
• Staying current on production partners that work with the agency’s model of being agile and cost effective, as well as delivering on creative excellence.
• Leads the production in an organized proactive fashion and manages it in a strong and focused way, showing a good business sense while also elevating the creative through production. Demonstrates consistent performance and leadership in production that builds relationships within the agency, both in the creative department and account management department.
• Recognizes and takes advantage of creative opportunities in production. Establishes and maintains good or excellent relations with key clients. Demonstrates to our clients that they are working with a professional who is sensitive to all needs.
• Inspires trust both internally and with clients. Projects a sense of confidence that shows he or she can handle most any situation with focus and leadership.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of costs on all projects. Shows concern for our client's money and demonstrates care with how it is spent. Also, is conservative with personal expenses that use either client or agency money.
• Listens carefully, has great attention to detail and shows a real commitment to independent follow-through.
• Treats those in a support capacity with dignity and respect.
• Strong grasp on the international production landscape and utilizing this to bring greater efficiency and creative excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in integrated production required.
• Strong knowledge in bidding processes and the ability to accurately estimate costs, while implementing risk management strategies to mitigate potential challenges.
• Solid expertise in partnering and developing relationships with non-traditional production vendors (experiential marketing, PR and Celebrity marketing firms, event marketing, etc.)
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior production team members in support of their professional growth and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The ability to proactively identify potential issues and utilize problem-solving strategies to address challenges timely to maintain project momentum.
• Demonstrated experience working with internal teams such as creative and account management to facilitate seamless collaboration and meet project objectives.
• Skillful in engaging with clients to understand their requirements, address concerns, and ensure overall satisfaction.
• Effective and clear communication with both internal and external partners using various communication channels.
• The ability to multi-task in a high-pressure work environment.

What we offer:

• Annual salary range: $115,000-$130,000 commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family Planning Assistance
• Stock Discounts
• Transit Discounts
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Employee Assistance Program

Please let us know should you require any additional support or assistance through the recruitment process.

DDB is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.

This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.