Executive Producer
Publicis Groupe
2 - 5 years
Mumbai
Posted: 26/02/2026
Job Description
Job Title: Executive Producer
Location: Urmi Estate, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Experience Required : 15+ years
Role Overview Were looking for a seasoned Executive Producer with extensive experience in ad film production to lead our production function at a strategic and creative level. This role is strictly focused on advertising filmsnot OTT, long-form films, or corporate AVs. As an Executive Producer, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall production output, setting benchmarks for quality and execution, and acting as a senior strategic partner to creative, business, and client leadership. You will guide high-stakes, large budget productions while building strong production frameworks, teams, and partnerships that enable ambitious creative work at scale. You will work within a mature production ecosystem that includes Producers and Associate Producers, an in-house post-production studio, and a business team driving growth and innovation. This role requires a sharp balance of creative judgment, operational excellence, and financial accountability
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership across all ad film productions, ensuring consistency, quality, and creative excellence
Oversee and guide large-scale, high-budget commercial projects, stepping in on critical or high-risk productions when required
Partner closely with senior creative leadership, business heads, and key clients to shape production strategies and solutions
Set production standards, workflows, and best practices across teams and projects
Own overall budget governance, cost efficiencies, and margin performance across productions
Build, mentor, and lead senior production talent, fostering a high-performance production culture
Establish and maintain long-term relationships with directors, vendors, and production partners
Anticipate risks and proactively resolve challenges across production life cycles
Oversee post-production strategy in collaboration with the in-house studio leadership
Ensure compliance, documentation, reconciliations, and financial closure across projects
Act as the final escalation point between creative ambition, production feasibility, and business objectives
Experience and Qualifications
15+ years of experience in ad film production, with leadership exposure on large scale commercial work
Proven experience overseeing multiple high-budget productions and production teams
Strong client-facing experience with the ability to inspire confidence and trust
Deep industry network across directors, vendors, crews, and production partners
Expert understanding of production economics, workflows, logistics, and execution risk
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Strong business acumen with a focus on scalability, profitability, and quality
Track record of delivering high-impact, brand-led advertising content
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