Content Production Manager

Hogarth is the Global Content Production 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. The Company: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 unrivalled 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 6,000 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.The Role:Content Production Manager works closely with Content Studio to execute and create all required localized screens featured within our website or other marketing materials, including reviewing content for cultural viability in Japan. The role also supports the creative team with “buckets of content” and versions of photography. The Content Production Manager coordinates with Cross Functional teams, Creative Director & Business Affairs to choose content for any new project including apps, music, movies, and TV shows and podcasts. The position works closely with screen building team in Geo to execute all required screen versions necessary for projects.Key Responsibilities:Build consolidated short lists of campaign imageryRequest file building from Geo Content Studio for new screens to be builtRequest photo retouching for all lifestyle photos to be featuredRoute loose Cross Functional imagery for approvalFullfil image requests from various functional teamsCommunicate with Worldwide CPMs for WW requests, project information and transferring of assetsWork with Business Affairs on 3rd party assets relevant to Japan marketWork with WW Digital Asset Managers to transfer launch assets to long-term Digital Asset systemManage Geo asset databaseManage and train additional new members for special projectsLearn and understand the nuances of different languages and be able to identify what content requires localization and convert it to a brief for the graphic production teamPlan, manage, and track the content localization of assets throughout the production process to achieve on-time deliveryManage the staging and organization of final assets on serversReview deliverables and communicate edits and final asset delivery, specifically to the graphic production teamMaintain and organize an archive of previous jobsCollaborate with the lead CPM to plan job distribution on a monthly and quarterly basisRequirements:A minimum of 6 years’ experience in graphic production/photo producing and/or project management at design firm, ad agency or interactive shopJapanese proficiency – native levelFluent in EnglishFlexible, creative, solution-oriented individual with experience in using Adobe Creative Suite’s PhotoshopKnowledge of image and production specific needs for image reproduction; including web site builds, POS, Motion Graphics and email marketingAccuracy, excellent memory and an eye for detailAbility to work in a fast paced, demanding, creative, and production environment. Flexibility is key to this role as well as working beyond the 9:00-18:00 framework and occasionally on weekendsMust be able to work on-site at the client office in Tokyo when required.Understanding of the Japanese marketOur Hogarth Values:Hands onNo egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.Honesty We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.Heart & Soul We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.Happy FamilyCreating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.HungryCuriosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.Inclusion and Impact WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. 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