What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Producer position at Thesis?
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Classification: Exempt, Full Time
WHO WE ARE
We are Thesis. Proudly headquartered in Portland, OR, while serving clients globally for over 20 years. Thesis is a creative agency that drives business success through marketing across technology, strategy and operations.
THE JOB
Thesis is seeking a strategic, positive, curious, and solutions-oriented individual to join our team. The Executive Producer will lead a team of production and account professionals, overseeing multiple client relationships to drive growth and ensure sustained engagement. They hold ultimate responsibility for the overall success of each client’s partnership with Thesis. Additionally, they will play a key role in navigating, training, and enhancing the production process and team development.
AS A PERSON, YOU ARE:
An accomplished leader and strategic partner. You have an intimate understanding of external stakeholders and internal business operations, and use this expertise to chart the path forward.
A big-picture thinker who leads with an acute awareness of client relationships, client opportunities, and the agency’s business goals.
Tactful. You excel in building healthy, successful relationships with fellow Thesians and clients alike. You manage and resolve conflicts and challenges through proactive feedback, kind conversation, and problem solving.
An experienced leader and collaborator. You employ your past experiences to effectively guide and inspire, empowering a cross-functional team to recognize need and proactively solve.
An expert negotiator. You are experienced and successful at anticipating and proactively solving challenges through data-informed action and remain composed, assured, and effective under pressure.
An Excellent Communicator. You will work closely and effectively with the Group Director and Head of Accounts to keep them well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
Perceptive. You can read a room and stay one step ahead of potential risks and opportunities — all whilst cultivating and upholding critical relationships.
A Master at Prioritization. You handle competing priorities with grace, and follow through on projects to timely and successful completion.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Develop and implement comprehensive growth strategies and plans for clients.
Manage multiple client relationships simultaneously, ensuring full-cycle engagement.
Facilitate consistent and effective communication between clients and internal teams.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of client projects.
Identify and capitalize on opportunities for new business within existing accounts.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure client needs are effectively met.
Draft, negotiate, and finalize detailed scopes of work for assigned clients.
Work closely with Legal and Finance teams to ensure proper application of client contracts and Master Service Agreements.
Develop financial strategies, negotiate rate cards, and build relationships with client procurement departments.
Build and manage realistic project timelines, schedules, and budgets, while managing expectations on both client and agency sides.
Oversee the resourcing and staffing of production teams to ensure the success of client projects.
Actively participate in project production from intake to wrap as needed.
Maintain composure and effectiveness in a dynamic environment, ensuring the team remains calm and focused.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
Oversee the daily workflow of the team.
Conduct constructive and timely performance evaluations and create growth plans for all direct reports, providing leadership and mentorship.
AS FOR EXPERIENCE, YOU NEED:
8 years related experience, with 2 years in an Executive Producer role required.
Proven experience in leadership and management of supervisor/manager level direct reports.
Proven experience in production and account services within a digital marketing or agency environment.
Ability to handle multiple clients and complex projects and run projects directly without ego.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to act with integrity, composure, and confidentiality.
Approaches all rooms inside and outside the agency in a friendly, professional, optimistic and solutions-oriented manner.
Experience with facilitating team development.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Experience managing developmental teams and working directly with clients on websites, applications and digital products is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the agency are available to address the following requirements.
Using standard office equipment, computers, and related technology.
Certain activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Minimal travel is anticipated for this role.
Thesis operates using a flexible hybrid model, work occurs remotely two days/week and in the office three days/week.
As a proud B-Corp, Thesis prioritizes candidates based in the Portland Metro area to allow for a hybrid working set-up in our beautiful office in NW Portland.
EEO STATEMENT
Workplace equity is not a single checkbox.
It's a vital way of thinking, working, and moving through the world. At Thesis, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll see this in our hiring practices, growth projects, and workplace programs — because our agency, our work, and our society are better when diverse perspectives come together.
Thesis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Thesis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Thesis Human Resources as HR@Thesis.Agency for more information.
VALUES
Be Lean, Take Action: We believe in thinking big, rolling up our sleeves, and getting the job done. And while we love a good plan, we believe in using process as an engine, not a brake.
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: We’re all here to learn, grow, and evolve together, which requires connecting, conflicting, and embracing. Honesty and ideas are welcome; ego is not.
Show Up Fully: We invite you to bring your whole self to work — your perspective, cultural background, lived experiences — while creating room for others’ strengths to complement your own. What makes you remarkable is welcome at Thesis.
ENCOURAGEMENT
Above all, be hungry to learn and grow beyond this job description.
Research shows that women and people of color often only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We understand experience can manifest in different ways, and we want to hear about it.
We also know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. So, please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you.
