Senior Creative Producer Jobs in California
Senior Creative Producer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in entertainment, advertising, digital media, and branded content production, with openings at every level from associate producer through seasoned senior lead. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the core hiring markets, where studios like Netflix, production-side teams at Apple, and agencies such as TBWA\Chiat\Day maintain consistent demand. Integrated campaign production, interactive and experiential content, and streaming-era episodic development are the specialties drawing the most search activity right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Creative Producer
ABOUT MPG
Market Performance Group (MPG) is a leading end-to-end, strategy & services omnichannel commerce agency focused on creating the best PATH FORWARD — from market strategy to in-market reality — for today’s fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success. Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today’s dynamic omnichannel marketplace.
At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue and bottom-line profit, having held senior operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 400+ strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach. All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth.
Position Overview
The Producer/Creator plays a key role in executing social-first video concepts and campaigns by managing the day-to-day production of creator-driven content. This role works closely with creative strategists (creative/production directors & account managers), copywriting team, and a network of creators to brief, produce and deliver high-performing assets across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The Producer aspect of the role supports the full content lifecycle (concept through final delivery) while maintaining clear communication across internal teams and external partners. The Content Creator aspect of the role includes hands-on content creation to support specific brand, campaign, and production needs. Content creation will be a component of the role rather than the employee’s full-time responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Producer
- Coordinating creator outreach and assigning/casting video concepts
- Onboarding first-time creators to brands and internal processes
- Working with Casting to find the best talent required for their content
- Managing timelines and deliverables of all assigned projects
- Helping creators set up their shoots (pre-production planning & coordination, set decorating, lighting, coordinating talent appearance (wardrobe, H&MU), lighting, audio, coordinating/shipping product etc.).
- Setting up and producing/directing shoots with the creators
- Coaching and guiding the creators on performance and post-production creative direction
- Coordinating and acquiring releases/contracts and permits as needed
- Review cuts and provide clear, actionable feedback. (Giving notes for brand alignment ensuring all assets meet internal and platform best practices and campaign objectives.)
- Track revisions and approvals while ensuring projects stay on schedule.
- Confirm final assets meet platform specifications and client requirements as well as coordinate final delivery and asset organization.
- Follow required file naming, folder structures, and storage protocols assisting creators making sure they are following the required conventions on their end.
- Collaborating with the in-house editor to guide and execute more advanced, complex edits and video projects.
- Support and assist Sr. Producers and Directors with larger scale projects and productions
- Stay current on emerging trends in content production, social platforms, and creator best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to evolve and elevate our creative output
- Participate in creative brainstorms and production meetings. Identify opportunities to keep content fresh, relevant, and innovative.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment. Good vibes!
- Content Creator
- Plan, shoot, appear in, and edit high-quality video, photography, and multimedia content.
- Create content as needed for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, as well as internal videos, commercials, and brand campaigns.
- Photography: Conduct photo shoots as needed. (Product, lifestyle, campaign etc)
- Follow brand guidelines, editorial calendars, approved scripts, and creative direction. Maintain consistency in brand voice, tone, messaging, and timing.
- Attend and capture content at events, campaigns, behind-the-scenes opportunities, and on-location shoots.
- Stay current on social media, digital content, video production, content styles and marketing trends.
Required Experience and Education
- 3–5+ years of experience in social media production, content production, video production, creative production, or a related field.
- Experience producing social-first video content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
- Experience managing the full production lifecycle, from concept development and pre-production through shooting, post-production, revisions, approvals, and final delivery.
- Experience producing and/or directing video shoots, including working directly with creators, talent, crew, and production teams.
- Experience working with content creators and/or influencers, including casting, onboarding, briefing, coaching, and managing deliverables.
- Hands-on experience with video creation and editing, including the ability to independently shoot and edit social content when needed.
- Experience providing creative feedback and actionable edit notes with consideration for brand guidelines, campaign objectives, storytelling, and social-platform best practices.
- Experience coordinating production logistics, including scheduling, product shipments, locations, talent, wardrobe/HMU, lighting, audio, and other shoot needs.
- Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, revisions, and deliverables simultaneouslyin a fast-paced agency or production environment.
- Experience working with brand guidelines, scripts, creative briefs, editorial calendars, and client requirements.
- Strong understanding of current social media trends, content styles, platform best practices, and emerging creator/content formats.
- Experience with photography and/or multimedia content creation is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and experience maintaining file organization, naming conventions, asset management, releases, and production documentation.
- Experience working in a marketing agency, advertising, branded content, entertainment, media, or similar fast-paced creative environment is preferred.
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and other compensation programs.
Benefits
MPG offers a generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K. In addition to paid holidays, we reward an employee’s extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.
Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is a part of our DNA. We embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG’s DEIB efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential by fueling innovation, connection, and growth. We recognize the value of having a diverse and engaged team. We are an organization driven by PEOPLE. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. We will always strive for improvement and thus we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEIB. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
It is MPG’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. We are dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@mpgllc.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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Creative Producer
ABOUT MPG
Market Performance Group (MPG) is a leading end-to-end, strategy & services omnichannel commerce agency focused on creating the best PATH FORWARD — from market strategy to in-market reality — for today’s fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success. Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today’s dynamic omnichannel marketplace.
At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue and bottom-line profit, having held senior operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 400+ strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach. All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth.
Position Overview
The Producer/Creator plays a key role in executing social-first video concepts and campaigns by managing the day-to-day production of creator-driven content. This role works closely with creative strategists (creative/production directors & account managers), copywriting team, and a network of creators to brief, produce and deliver high-performing assets across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The Producer aspect of the role supports the full content lifecycle (concept through final delivery) while maintaining clear communication across internal teams and external partners. The Content Creator aspect of the role includes hands-on content creation to support specific brand, campaign, and production needs. Content creation will be a component of the role rather than the employee’s full-time responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Producer
- Coordinating creator outreach and assigning/casting video concepts
- Onboarding first-time creators to brands and internal processes
- Working with Casting to find the best talent required for their content
- Managing timelines and deliverables of all assigned projects
- Helping creators set up their shoots (pre-production planning & coordination, set decorating, lighting, coordinating talent appearance (wardrobe, H&MU), lighting, audio, coordinating/shipping product etc.).
- Setting up and producing/directing shoots with the creators
- Coaching and guiding the creators on performance and post-production creative direction
- Coordinating and acquiring releases/contracts and permits as needed
- Review cuts and provide clear, actionable feedback. (Giving notes for brand alignment ensuring all assets meet internal and platform best practices and campaign objectives.)
- Track revisions and approvals while ensuring projects stay on schedule.
- Confirm final assets meet platform specifications and client requirements as well as coordinate final delivery and asset organization.
- Follow required file naming, folder structures, and storage protocols assisting creators making sure they are following the required conventions on their end.
- Collaborating with the in-house editor to guide and execute more advanced, complex edits and video projects.
- Support and assist Sr. Producers and Directors with larger scale projects and productions
- Stay current on emerging trends in content production, social platforms, and creator best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to evolve and elevate our creative output
- Participate in creative brainstorms and production meetings. Identify opportunities to keep content fresh, relevant, and innovative.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment. Good vibes!
- Content Creator
- Plan, shoot, appear in, and edit high-quality video, photography, and multimedia content.
- Create content as needed for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, as well as internal videos, commercials, and brand campaigns.
- Photography: Conduct photo shoots as needed. (Product, lifestyle, campaign etc)
- Follow brand guidelines, editorial calendars, approved scripts, and creative direction. Maintain consistency in brand voice, tone, messaging, and timing.
- Attend and capture content at events, campaigns, behind-the-scenes opportunities, and on-location shoots.
- Stay current on social media, digital content, video production, content styles and marketing trends.
Required Experience and Education
- 3–5+ years of experience in social media production, content production, video production, creative production, or a related field.
- Experience producing social-first video content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
- Experience managing the full production lifecycle, from concept development and pre-production through shooting, post-production, revisions, approvals, and final delivery.
- Experience producing and/or directing video shoots, including working directly with creators, talent, crew, and production teams.
- Experience working with content creators and/or influencers, including casting, onboarding, briefing, coaching, and managing deliverables.
- Hands-on experience with video creation and editing, including the ability to independently shoot and edit social content when needed.
- Experience providing creative feedback and actionable edit notes with consideration for brand guidelines, campaign objectives, storytelling, and social-platform best practices.
- Experience coordinating production logistics, including scheduling, product shipments, locations, talent, wardrobe/HMU, lighting, audio, and other shoot needs.
- Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, revisions, and deliverables simultaneouslyin a fast-paced agency or production environment.
- Experience working with brand guidelines, scripts, creative briefs, editorial calendars, and client requirements.
- Strong understanding of current social media trends, content styles, platform best practices, and emerging creator/content formats.
- Experience with photography and/or multimedia content creation is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and experience maintaining file organization, naming conventions, asset management, releases, and production documentation.
- Experience working in a marketing agency, advertising, branded content, entertainment, media, or similar fast-paced creative environment is preferred.
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and other compensation programs.
Benefits
MPG offers a generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K. In addition to paid holidays, we reward an employee’s extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.
Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is a part of our DNA. We embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG’s DEIB efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential by fueling innovation, connection, and growth. We recognize the value of having a diverse and engaged team. We are an organization driven by PEOPLE. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. We will always strive for improvement and thus we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEIB. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
It is MPG’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. We are dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@mpgllc.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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- Media & Entertainment
- Marketing & Advertising
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior creative producer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in film production, communications, or a related creative field
- Seven or more years of end-to-end production experience across video, digital, or branded content
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary creative teams and agency or studio partners
- Proven budget ownership and vendor negotiation skills across large-scale productions
- Proficiency with production management tools such as Airtable, Frame.io, or Shotgrid
- Strong portfolio showing launched campaigns, episodic projects, or integrated content series
Senior Creative Producer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior creative producer in California?
The path to a senior creative producer role in California runs through a combination of a relevant bachelor's degree and a steady progression from coordinator or associate producer roles upward. California has no state-issued license for this role, but the industry benchmark is a portfolio of produced work across multiple formats. Los Angeles-based studios and agencies consistently promote from within, so entry into a production coordinator or junior producer role at a California entertainment company or creative agency is the most direct route to eventual senior-level consideration.
How much do senior creative producers make in California?
Senior creative producers in California earn a median of about $129,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,570 for the lowest 10% to over $306,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior creative producers in California?
Employers hiring senior creative producers in California right now include ONA, Sony, and Plaid, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of streaming platforms, global advertising agencies, and technology companies with in-house creative studios makes it one of the deepest markets in the country for this level of role.
Which California cities have the most senior creative producer jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Thousand Palms have the most senior creative producer openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because it is home to the largest concentration of studios, streaming platforms, and creative agencies in the country, while San Francisco draws demand from technology companies with large in-house content teams, and San Diego's growing advertising and biotech marketing sector accounts for a meaningful share of openings outside the two main metros.
Are there remote senior creative producer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many creative roles, because senior creative producers spend a significant portion of their time in pre-production planning, client communication, and project oversight work that travels well to remote settings. About 86% of senior creative producer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though production-intensive phases that require on-set or studio presence typically pull even distributed roles back on-site. Post-production coordination and campaign strategy work tend to be the most fully remote portions of the job.
How can I get hired as a senior creative producer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production coordinator or production assistant role at a California studio, streaming company, or integrated creative agency, where you gain hands-on exposure to the full production cycle. Netflix, Apple TV+, and major Los Angeles advertising agencies regularly hire production assistants and coordinators into structured pipelines that develop talent for senior roles. Building a portfolio of even small-scale produced projects and earning an associate producer credit on a collaborative or independent project gives you the concrete evidence California employers look for when moving candidates up.
Where can I find and apply to senior creative producer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to senior creative producer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each one without any intermediary step.
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