Summary
Visioneers is hiring a Head of Production to lead production operations across Wasl Channel. The role oversees film, video, photography, digital, social media, and branded-content projects from pre-production through final delivery, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and production teams. Responsibilities include developing workflows, controlling costs, negotiating contracts, and mitigating project risks. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and proven experience managing high-value productions, budgets, teams, and vendors. The role is based in Dubai; no salary or visa conditions are stated.
The posting
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The Head of Production is responsible for leading and managing all production operations across Wasl Channel. This role oversees the end-to-end delivery of media projects, ensuring productions are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest creative and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
-Lead all aspects of production across film, video, photography, digital, social media, and branded content projects.
-Develop production strategies, workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
-Build and maintain a high-performing production team, including producers, production managers, coordinators, and freelancers.
-Oversee resource planning and allocation across multiple projects.
Project & Production Management
- Supervise projects from pre-production through post-production and final delivery.
- Ensure production schedules, budgets, and deliverables are effectively managed.
-Review production plans, call sheets, crew requirements, and logistical arrangements.
-Identify and mitigate production risks to ensure smooth project execution.
-Maintain oversight of studio, equipment, and production resources.
Financial Management
-Develop and approve project budgets and cost estimates.
-Monitor production spending and profitability across all projects.
-Negotiate rates and contracts with suppliers, crew, talent, studios, and vendors.
-Ensure accurate project forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Team Leadership & Development
-Recruit, mentor, and develop production staff and freelance talent.
-Foster a collaborative, creative, and solutions-focused culture.
-Conduct performance reviews and support professional development initiatives.
Requirements
-Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media, Communications, Business, or a related field.
-Proven experience managing high-value commercial, broadcast, digital, or branded content productions.
-Strong understanding of pre-production, production, post-production, and content delivery workflows.
- Experience managing production budgets, schedules, contracts, and teams.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
-Strong commercial and financial acumen.
-Advanced project management and organizational abilities.
-Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
-Strong understanding of production technology, workflows, and industry best practices.
-Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
-Excellent communication, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
-Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.