Head of Production

5 days ago


Central Inverclyde, United Kingdom Cut Media Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead our production team and provide maternity leave cover. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong drive to deliver projects efficiently and cost-effectively.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading production teams, managing budgets, and delivering projects on time and on budget. They will also have experience in managing international shoots and crews, producing branded content, and working with athletes and sports brands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the production team and ensure the delivery of projects on time and on budget
  • Manage and lead productions from concept to delivery, being the main point of contact for new leads and RFPs
  • Produce and manage budgets, with a keen eye for detail
  • Mentor and support production team members
  • Allocate and oversee projects to the rest of the Production team
  • Manage the project slate and forecast production support, taking the lead on resourcing projects as needed
  • Work closely with the Creative team from pitch stage to manage client expectations, budget and schedule parameters, presenting proposals alongside the Creatives and Director when required
  • Utilise budgets creatively, negotiating crew rates and ensuring best use of internal and external resources, keeping a close eye on the bottom line
  • Manage local and international shoots and crews both on location and remotely, ensuring legal, contractual, insurance and safety processes are implemented and documented accordingly
  • Collaborate with Post Production team to plan edit schedules and delivery of assets
  • All aspects of Production-related admin, including budget reconciliation, target margins and client invoicing, as well as project forecasting and future planning
  • Edit produce projects alongside our Creatives and support the post-production team during the final stages of a project
  • Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure contractual, legal and insurance obligations are fulfilled for all productions
About You

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled Head of Production who is passionate about delivering high-quality productions and working with a talented team. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leading production teams, managing budgets, and delivering projects on time and on budget.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a Head of Production role or 5+ years of experience as a Senior Producer in a production company/agency setting
  • Experience creating and managing budgets, with past responsibility for delivering projects on budget
  • Proven experience in managing international shoots and crews
  • Proven experience of on-set production of branded, commercial and documentary shoots
  • Experience producing branded content
  • Good technical knowledge of post-production processes, archive and music clearance, permits, insurance, contracts and safety, as well as demonstrable experience with asset deliveries, ideally for both online and broadcast
  • A great diary of contacts and relationships within the industry
  • Demonstrable experience of working with athletes and/or sports brands and have a keen personal interest in sports
  • A positive attitude and drive to create great work with great people - you'll be adept at collaborating as part of a team and multi-tasking across multiple projects
About Us

Cut Media is an award-winning sports content agency based in Glasgow. We are a close-knit team that is passionate about delivering high-quality productions and working with talented individuals. We offer a range of benefits, including 28 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a development and training programme.

What We Offer

  • 28 days annual leave, with a full studio closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Private healthcare and benefits with Vitality Health Core Cover
  • Annual Summer Out of Office Festival
  • Additional Adventure and Giving Back days
  • Regular company-wide social activities
  • Hybrid working options - 3 days in studio, 2 at home
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • On site indoor bike parking facilities
  • Kitchen stocked daily with snacks and potent coffee
  • Development and training programme
  • Dog-friendly office


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