OKRP names Elena Robinson Head of Production

OKRP names Elena Robinson Head of Production

O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul has hired highly regarded production leader Elena Robinson as its Head of Production with the goal of redefining, expanding, and growing its production capabilities.

Robinson takes over leadership of both the agency’s production work for clients and its independent production capability from long-time agency exec Scott Mitchell. Mitchell will refocus on producing key agency projects at OKRP, with the new title of Executive Producer. 

A long-time industry pro, Robinson’s resume includes everything from Cannes winning brand work to integrated production jobs at big agencies like Energy BBDO, R/GA, and Leo Burnett. Starting her career on the TV side with the Oprah Winfrey led series, Brewster Place, Elena has worked on nearly every side of the production table from full-service agency to start up digital and everything in between. Most recently she spent the past year inhouse at Allstate, managing  client-side production. Before that she worked for independent production company Wayfair Entertainment, shooting award winning, purpose driven branded documentaries.

“Elena’s the leader we need right now to build on our past success and define and drive our next era through a time of unprecedented upheaval in the industry fueled by changing production demands and the impact of COVID,” explained Tom O’Keefe, CEO of OKRP.  “She’s produced great work at every scale and has true command of the constantly “blurring lines” between marketing, entertainment, innovation and art. We’re excited to have her lead such an important part of our business.”

OKRP has rapidly grown its production capabilities through its stand-alone production unit. Over the past year it has produced hundreds of television commercials, radio spots and unique digital and social videos as well as still content for online video, photography and social posts. It also produces print and out-of-home materials for such clients as the Illinois Lottery and the State of Illinois which rely heavily on out of home. 

“OKRP is experiencing an impressive period of growth, and being able to put my experience to work here is a wonderful convergence of timing and opportunity. I’m very glad to be a part of it. And their active commitment to the pressing social issues of the day is super important to me,” said Elena Robinson. She added that “I believe that as producers, we bring good ideas to life. We take it from the page to the screen and out into the world. Our goal is to enhance the idea through creative execution.”


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