Job Description
Role We are looking for an integrated Head of Content Production to oversee our North America studios. A process-led leader with experience mentoring and overseeing a team of producers in a fast-paced creative agency environment. An astute commercial thinker, capable of quickly assessing a request to identify risks and opportunities. Management and development of integrated producer & demand planning team of 6-10, with skills and experience in content production across various disciplines including (but not limited to) CGI, VFX, Film, Photography & Post Production. Creation and management of regional talent black-book, for development of outsource and freelance relationships. Definition and optimization of Content Studio production processes across 2-3 studios in North America, including (but not limited to) Demand Planning, Intake, Review & Approvals, Project Reconciliation, Invoicing & Accruals etc. Intake and definition of early stage project budgets and/or ballparks against concepts in progress. Preparation and review of project estimates, timing, resource plans, SoWs, MSAs, NDAs etc. Assignment of projects and clients to producer team. Ability to manage, coach and lead teams of production artists and direct reports. Ability to craft and review SOWs with experience in accurately identifying project risks. Ability to quickly and effectively draft indicative project budgets in advance of concept approval. Proficient in MS Office Suite plus project management tools such as Shotgrid, Jira, Trello etc. Having a point of view on the tools required by teams to ensure consistency in best practice for production management – what to use when, and why. 10+ years of experience in an integrated content production environment. ~ Experience of pre/post-production & shooting of video content. ~ Background working in brand or packaging centric creative agencies. ~ Experience working in globally connected, creative production studios. ~ Interest or experience in the implementation of project management tools and systems. ~ Extensive black-book of talented industry contracts across multiple disciplines. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.