Studio Lead (Content)

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.  Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

Role Summary: The Studio Lead is responsible for developing compelling creative concepts, scriptwriting, and overseeing end-to-end video production processes, including on-set direction and post-production editing, while ensuring alignment with client needs and industry trends. The role demands strong visual storytelling skills, team collaboration, familiarity with AI technologies, and proficiency in production workflows to deliver innovative and high-quality content

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative concepts and write scripts for video projects such as commercials and short videos based on project requirements
• Oversee the entire production process, including pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production editing, ensuring the final output meets expectations
• Manage and coordinate on-set activities, including directing talent, managing shot composition, and maintaining overall shoot quality
• Collaborate closely with production teams (e.g., cinematographers, editors, art directors, postproduction) to ensure successful execution of creative ideas
• Actively participate in client meetings and presentations, understand client needs, and propose effective solutions
• Stay updated on industry trends and continuously enhance creative strategy with innovative visual storytelling
• Possess foundational knowledge of AI technologies and work with tech teams to explore creative applications of AI in video production.

 Requirements: 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in video or short-form content production, with proven project success preferred
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling and excellent scriptwriting skills
• Familiar with video production workflows and experienced in on-set directing
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve is a plus
• Basic understanding of AI technologies and their potential applications in video creation
• Familiarity with photography and art direction is an advantage

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