Director of Video Production

Remote DXB; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Reaction in Dubai is seeking an experienced senior video production leader to oversee all stages from concept to delivery. You will mentor producers, editors, videographers and content creators, and drive on-time, on-brand outputs.

You will partner with social media and strategy teams to align production with content plans, optimize formats for platforms, and refine workflows for efficiency while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Must have 12+ years of video production experience with social media focus.
• Experience leading a production team and multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong knowledge of video production tools including Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of video production from concept to delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of producers, editors, videographers, and content creators.
• Manage production schedules, resources, and budgets for production tasks.
• Collaborate with social media and strategy teams to align production with content strategies.
• Ensure content is optimized for social media platforms and brand consistency.
• Refine production workflows to improve efficiency.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders regarding scope and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Interpersonal communication

Video production

Social media strategy

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of video production from concept to delivery, including pre-production, shooting, and post-production
• Lead and mentor a team of producers, editors, videographers, and content creators
• Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and budgets for all production-related tasks
• Collaborate with social media and strategy teams to align production with content strategies
• Ensure content is optimized for social media platforms and maintains brand consistency
• Implement and refine production workflows to improve efficiency
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders regarding project scope and timelines

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience in video production with a focus on social media content
• Proven experience managing a production team and multiple simultaneous projects
• In-depth knowledge of video production tools and editing software such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms, trends, and best practices
• Expertise in various content formats including short-form, vertical video, and GIFs
• Strong budgeting, resource management, and scheduling skills
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal communication skills

About the Company

Chain Reaction is a digital agency focused on driving growth through creative and strategic digital solutions.