Company Description
Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com. Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead production for a quick service restaurant (QSR) agency-of-record engagement spanning broadcast, studio and location-based productions, digital, social and instore signage. You will run and oversee high impact productions end-to-end, manage vendor and client relationships, and mentor a team of Producers while ensuring all work meets best in class creative and operational standards. As a senior leader, you will act as the primary production point of contact—bridging creative vision to delivery across the client’s organization working closely with stakeholders, including direct engagement with C‑suite executives. This role calls for strategic decision‑making,steady composure under pressure, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of end-to-end production. Responsibilities
Producing & Production Management Oversee end‑to‑end production strategy and day‑to‑day operations for the QSR AOR. Create detailed bid specifications and solicit, evaluate and compare vendor proposals. Negotiate vendor contracts, rates, change orders and partnership terms. Produce Level of Effort (LOE) estimates, production schedules and other key documentation. Manage budgets, financial forecasting, out‑of‑pocket tracking and approvals. Coordinate legal and rights compliance with business affairs; manage clearances and usage terms. Engage Diversity & Inclusion resources when appropriate and ensure inclusive production practices. Identify production risks early, develop mitigation plans and resolve high‑level challenges. Oversee vendor procurement, vendor relationship management and quality control of deliverables. Spot opportunities to expand services, support new business initiatives and improve production processes.
Hands on Production Lead on‑set direction for photo and video shoots, managing crew, talent, vendors and day‑of logistics. Coordinate technical setup: camera, lighting, sound, grip, and other equipment requirements. Manage permits, location logistics, safety protocols and union/talent requirements. Oversee post‑production and animation pipelines, including editorial, color, sound design, VFX and motion graphics. Define and enforce technical specs and delivery standards for broadcast, digital, social and POS assets. Supervise asset handoffs, versioning, review cycles and final master creation to ensure quality and brand consistency. Troubleshoot production and post issues in real time; implement contingency plans to keep schedules and budgets on track. Maintain working expertise across multiple specialties (e.g., broadcast, 2D/3D motion, social‑first, experiential, live events, podcasts, UX/interactive). Manage stock licensing, usage tracking and rights clearances for imagery, music and archival material. Oversee asset management, metadata, archiving and distribution to ensure easy retrieval and reuse. Coordinate client review sessions and consolidate notes to drive efficient revisions and approvals. Travel frequently to shoots and vendor facilities as needed for on‑site leadership and quality control.
AI and Technology Integration: Leverage AI and other emerging technologies to optimize workflows and production processes. Stay updated on technology trends and lead initiatives to test and implement new tools and platforms. Ensure approval for all tools the team is using and follow Publicis Groupe’s best practices. Understanding of tools such as OpenAI, Runway, ElevenLabs, and Veo3 and how they integrate with traditional production workflows.
Team Management and Stakeholder Collaboration: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Create playbooks, training and staffing models; define roles/RACI to streamline cross‑functional workflows. Act as primary production partner to account leadership and senior clients (including C‑suite), managing expectations and presenting production plans. Build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships (Creative, Strategy, Media, Legal, Finance, D&I, etc.) to align priorities and ensure smooth execution. Establish communication cadences and KPIs to monitor production health, timelines and budgets. Drive inclusive hiring, psychological safety and equitable vendor selection; mediate conflicts and resolve escalations. Lead post‑mortems and continuous improvement efforts; manage strategic vendor relationships and enforce SLAs.
Qualifications
10+ years of production experience in an agency, production company or in‑house production environment. Proven leadership managing multi‑discipline production teams and delivering high‑profile campaigns. Experience on AOR accounts; QSR experience strongly preferred. Track record running at least three production specialties (e.g., broadcast, 2D/3D motion, social‑first, experiential, live events, podcasts, UX/interactive). Expert in creating bid specs, LOEs and production estimates; soliciting and evaluating vendor proposals; and negotiating contracts/rates. Strong financial acumen: budget creation, forecasting, out‑of‑pocket tracking and approval processes. Deep knowledge of rights management, talent deals, licensing, clearances and business affairs coordination. Hands‑on production experience: comfortable on set for photo/video shoots and experienced managing post‑production and animation pipelines. Proven experience mentoring, evaluating and developing Producers and other production staff. Technical familiarity with MS Office, Google Suite; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects); Frame.io, VimeoPro and common production workflow tools. Experience evaluating and integrating production technology and AI tools, including governance and ROI assessment. Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills, including regular engagement with senior and C‑suite leaders. Based in Austin or San Antonio with hybrid flexibility; ability to travel frequently for shoots and client or vendor meetings. Preferred: demonstrated commitment to inclusive hiring and production practices, and experience working with Diversity & Inclusion teams. Additional Information
At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period. Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $129,485 - $177,200 per/year. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 3/15/26.
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Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com. Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead production for a quick service restaurant (QSR) agency-of-record engagement spanning broadcast, studio and location-based productions, digital, social and instore signage. You will run and oversee high impact productions end-to-end, manage vendor and client relationships, and mentor a team of Producers while ensuring all work meets best in class creative and operational standards. As a senior leader, you will act as the primary production point of contact—bridging creative vision to delivery across the client’s organization working closely with stakeholders, including direct engagement with C‑suite executives. This role calls for strategic decision‑making,steady composure under pressure, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of end-to-end production. Responsibilities
Producing & Production Management Oversee end‑to‑end production strategy and day‑to‑day operations for the QSR AOR. Create detailed bid specifications and solicit, evaluate and compare vendor proposals. Negotiate vendor contracts, rates, change orders and partnership terms. Produce Level of Effort (LOE) estimates, production schedules and other key documentation. Manage budgets, financial forecasting, out‑of‑pocket tracking and approvals. Coordinate legal and rights compliance with business affairs; manage clearances and usage terms. Engage Diversity & Inclusion resources when appropriate and ensure inclusive production practices. Identify production risks early, develop mitigation plans and resolve high‑level challenges. Oversee vendor procurement, vendor relationship management and quality control of deliverables. Spot opportunities to expand services, support new business initiatives and improve production processes.
Hands on Production Lead on‑set direction for photo and video shoots, managing crew, talent, vendors and day‑of logistics. Coordinate technical setup: camera, lighting, sound, grip, and other equipment requirements. Manage permits, location logistics, safety protocols and union/talent requirements. Oversee post‑production and animation pipelines, including editorial, color, sound design, VFX and motion graphics. Define and enforce technical specs and delivery standards for broadcast, digital, social and POS assets. Supervise asset handoffs, versioning, review cycles and final master creation to ensure quality and brand consistency. Troubleshoot production and post issues in real time; implement contingency plans to keep schedules and budgets on track. Maintain working expertise across multiple specialties (e.g., broadcast, 2D/3D motion, social‑first, experiential, live events, podcasts, UX/interactive). Manage stock licensing, usage tracking and rights clearances for imagery, music and archival material. Oversee asset management, metadata, archiving and distribution to ensure easy retrieval and reuse. Coordinate client review sessions and consolidate notes to drive efficient revisions and approvals. Travel frequently to shoots and vendor facilities as needed for on‑site leadership and quality control.
AI and Technology Integration: Leverage AI and other emerging technologies to optimize workflows and production processes. Stay updated on technology trends and lead initiatives to test and implement new tools and platforms. Ensure approval for all tools the team is using and follow Publicis Groupe’s best practices. Understanding of tools such as OpenAI, Runway, ElevenLabs, and Veo3 and how they integrate with traditional production workflows.
Team Management and Stakeholder Collaboration: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Create playbooks, training and staffing models; define roles/RACI to streamline cross‑functional workflows. Act as primary production partner to account leadership and senior clients (including C‑suite), managing expectations and presenting production plans. Build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships (Creative, Strategy, Media, Legal, Finance, D&I, etc.) to align priorities and ensure smooth execution. Establish communication cadences and KPIs to monitor production health, timelines and budgets. Drive inclusive hiring, psychological safety and equitable vendor selection; mediate conflicts and resolve escalations. Lead post‑mortems and continuous improvement efforts; manage strategic vendor relationships and enforce SLAs.
Qualifications
10+ years of production experience in an agency, production company or in‑house production environment. Proven leadership managing multi‑discipline production teams and delivering high‑profile campaigns. Experience on AOR accounts; QSR experience strongly preferred. Track record running at least three production specialties (e.g., broadcast, 2D/3D motion, social‑first, experiential, live events, podcasts, UX/interactive). Expert in creating bid specs, LOEs and production estimates; soliciting and evaluating vendor proposals; and negotiating contracts/rates. Strong financial acumen: budget creation, forecasting, out‑of‑pocket tracking and approval processes. Deep knowledge of rights management, talent deals, licensing, clearances and business affairs coordination. Hands‑on production experience: comfortable on set for photo/video shoots and experienced managing post‑production and animation pipelines. Proven experience mentoring, evaluating and developing Producers and other production staff. Technical familiarity with MS Office, Google Suite; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects); Frame.io, VimeoPro and common production workflow tools. Experience evaluating and integrating production technology and AI tools, including governance and ROI assessment. Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills, including regular engagement with senior and C‑suite leaders. Based in Austin or San Antonio with hybrid flexibility; ability to travel frequently for shoots and client or vendor meetings. Preferred: demonstrated commitment to inclusive hiring and production practices, and experience working with Diversity & Inclusion teams. Additional Information
At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period. Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $129,485 - $177,200 per/year. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 3/15/26.
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