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Saylor · 11 hours ago

Sr. Producer

Los Angeles, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $135K/yr

7+ years exp

Saylor is a social-led, entertainment-first creative agency based in Los Angeles. The Senior Producer will lead high-stakes projects, translating ambitious creative concepts into executable realities while mentoring junior talent and managing multidisciplinary teams.

AnimationContent CreatorsSocial Media Management

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of complex, multi-channel campaigns (Social, Digital, AV, Experiential) from ideation through final delivery

Anticipate production bottlenecks before they happen and provide creative solutions that keep projects on track without sacrificing craft

Take accountability for the health of high-profile accounts, ensuring we deliver on time, on budget, and above expectations

Managing day-to-day communications with the client

Manage large-scale project budgets, ensuring maximum "production value" on screen while protecting agency margins

Partner with the Head of Production to forecast staffing needs, balancing team capacity with project priorities

Source and manage external partners, creators, and vendors, negotiating contracts that align with project SOWs

Oversee rights and clearances for music, talent, and third-party IP in partnership with the Head of Production

Partner with leadership to design and optimize agency workflows (Asana architecture, asset management, ingest pipelines) to ensure our processes scale as we grow

Lead the implementation of new production tools and methodologies, ensuring the team is trained and empowered to work efficiently

Manage and mentor Associate Producers and Producers, providing regular feedback, career guidance, and performance reviews

Foster a collaborative, ego-free environment where the production team feels supported to take risks and solve problems creatively

Act as the central hub for information across large-scale client teams (Brand, Legal, Talent, Strategy), ensuring all feedback is consolidated, clear, and actionable for the internal team

Proactively lead conversations between Account, Strategy, and Creative departments to ensure internal goals align with client business objectives, preventing scope creep and ensuring a unified agency voice

Skillfully navigate the complexities of global organizations, anticipating approval layers and potential hurdles to keep production momentum moving forward

Articulate the strategic value of creative decisions to business-minded stakeholders, bridging the gap between "what looks good" and "what achieves the KPI

Qualification

Production experienceBudget managementProject management toolsSocial platforms knowledgeSpreadsheets proficiencyMentoring experienceCuriosityCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

7–10 years of production experience within a creative agency, ideally with a focus on

Proven track record of managing complex budgets ($3M+) and multidisciplinary teams

Deep knowledge of social platforms, content trends, and the technical requirements of modern digital production

Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Harvest) and a passion for building efficient systems

Proficient in spreadsheets and database tools (e.g. Google Sheets, Airtable) to be able to forecast costs, manage resources, and organize complex projects

At least 2 years of experience managing or mentoring junior-to-mid-level staff

You are curious, collaborative, and thrive in the fast-paced, ever-changing landscape of entertainment marketing