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Senior Producer

BarkleyOKRP
Chicago Posted Sep 4, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Senior Producer

From kick-off to completion, the Senior Producer manages every aspect of production to create content across all media platforms - including broadcast TV commercials, online or other non-broadcast content, radio commercials, photography, social executions, experiential and activation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Works closely with Creative and Client

Experience

  • Teams to determine the best possible approach to bring creativity to life. Has a solid understanding of production processes and is able to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

  • Engages early and often in the development of creativity to provide ongoing feedback and input. Weighs in on feasibility while continually assessing how best to leverage the creative opportunity.

  • Supports protects, and advances the idea, ensuring the best possible execution of the creative at every step.

  • Develops a road map for production, laying out optimal timing and milestones with Project Management and Client

Experience

  • Teams.

  • Researches and pre-screens production partners including Directors, Production Companies, Music, Sound Design, Editorial, Motion Graphics, Animation, Experiential and other resources as needed.

  • Works closely with Creative Teams to review and select the best production partners for a project - keeping an eye on the scale to make sure the approach is appropriate for the project objectives and budget.

  • Assembles resources and negotiates costs to achieve client budget objectives. Coordinates and supervises production partners throughout the process.

  • Develops comprehensive estimates with a thorough understanding of all moving parts. Closely manages project budget to keep costs in line.

  • Initiates production contracts and Statement of Work for partners and facilitates their execution with the internal Legal Team.

  • Has a comprehensive understanding of SAG/ AFTRA guidelines for production. Works closely with Talent Manager and Payroll Service to ensure the Agency is in compliance with the SAG/AFTRA contract at all times.

  • Works with internal Legal Team and outside resources to negotiate and secure rights and clearances for work as needed.

  • Qualifications:

  • Strongly preferred: Bilingual (Spanish)

  • Creative and resourceful.

  • Highly organized, self-motivated and accountable.

  • Able to identify and solve problems while keeping a cool head in challenging situations.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.

  • Ability to build consensus among diverse, cross-functional teams.

  • Can develop strong working relationships inside and outside of the Agency.

  • BA/BS Degree from a four-year college with 3 or more years of related work experience in a production environment. Broadcast experience preferred.

  • BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

  • At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.

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