Creative Producer with 15+ years of experience leading video and content production for global brands, agencies, and startups. Skilled in managing end-to-end production—from concept to delivery—across live-action and motion graphics. I’m passionate about building stories that connect with audiences, solving complex creative challenges, and leading collaborative teams. Originally from Argentina and now based in San Francisco, I bring a global perspective and a hands-on approach to every project. I’ve led productions across various industries, always delivering high-quality content on time and on budget.

Maria Laura Martínez

Creative Producer with 15+ years of experience leading video and content production for global brands, agencies, and startups. Skilled in managing end-to-end production—from concept to delivery—across live-action and motion graphics. I’m passionate about building stories that connect with audiences, solving complex creative challenges, and leading collaborative teams. Originally from Argentina and now based in San Francisco, I bring a global perspective and a hands-on approach to every project. I’ve led productions across various industries, always delivering high-quality content on time and on budget.

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Creative Producer with 15+ years of experience leading video and content production for global brands, agencies, and startups. Skilled in managing end-to-end production—from concept to delivery—across live-action and motion graphics. I’m passionate about building stories that connect with audiences, solving complex creative challenges, and leading collaborative teams.

Originally from Argentina and now based in San Francisco, I bring a global perspective and a hands-on approach to every project. I’ve led productions across various industries, always delivering high-quality content on time and on budget.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led end-to-end production of integrated marketing campaigns across broadcast, digital, animation, and social platforms. Partnered with marketing and product stakeholders to translate strategic briefs into executable production plans. Managed agencies, editors, designers, and production studios from pitch through final delivery. Owned scopes of work, timelines, budgets, and workback calendars for multi-phase launches. Delivered high-craft storytelling aligned with brand positioning and audience insight. Provided production feasibility guidance during early creative development to balance ambition with executional realities.
Director of Video Production at Wunderman
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Oversaw large-scale integrated campaigns for global clients across broadcast, digital, and experiential touchpoints. Served as primary liaison between internal account/strategy teams and external production vendors. Supervised live-action commercial shoots and documentary-style content. Managed multi-million-dollar production budgets and vendor negotiations. Elevated production standards while ensuring operational clarity and timeline discipline.
Senior Agency Producer at BBDO & J. Walter Thompson
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Produced national broadcast campaigns, branded content, and experiential brand activations. Directed complex production workflows across multiple media channels. Collaborated closely with Creative Directors to maintain high creative standards from concept through post. Negotiated contracts and managed external production companies and talent. Delivered high-impact campaigns under aggressive deadlines.
Junior Agency Producer at BBDO & Altheim
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Supported broadcast production, vendor coordination, and campaign logistics. Contributed to the execution of integrated brand campaigns.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Production at UAI – Argentina
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Web Development Bootcamp (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) at Udemy – Online Course
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Professional Development Program at CCSF – San Francisco
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
ESL Courses at CCSF – San Francisco
January 1, 2021 - February 27, 2026
Leadership Workshops at CCSF – San Francisco
January 1, 2021 - February 27, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Production
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Web Development Bootcamp (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Professional Development Program
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
ESL Courses
January 1, 2021 - February 27, 2026
Leadership Workshops
January 1, 2021 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services