Head of Production

Role Overview

Head of Production at Visioneers, leading 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.

Role Purpose

Lead and manage all production operations, directing the delivery of film, video, photography, digital, social media, and branded content projects from conception through final delivery while maintaining quality, schedule, and financial performance.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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 thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities.