Director of Video Production

Chain Reaction; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Head of Production to lead and manage the entire production process for all video and creative content. You will oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and team leadership while ensuring high-quality output across multiple projects. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in video production, with a strong focus on social media content and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in video production, specifically for social media content.
• Proven experience in managing a production team and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms, trends, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of video production from concept to delivery.
• Lead a team of producers, editors, videographers, and content creators.
• Manage production schedules and budgets for all production tasks.
• Ensure high production quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Creative vision

Video production knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Job description

Job Overview

As the Head of Production, you will lead and manage the end-to-end production process for all video and creative content. You’ll be responsible for overseeing project timelines, resource allocation, team leadership, and ensuring the successful execution of all productions. This role requires strong leadership, creativity, and in-depth knowledge of digital and social media content production.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of video production from concept to delivery, including pre-production, shooting, and post-production.
• Lead a team of producers, editors, videographers, and content creators, ensuring high-quality output.
• Manage production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met across multiple projects.
• Allocate resources, assign responsibilities, and manage budgets for all production-related tasks.
• Develop and mentor production team members, enhancing their technical skills and creative growth.
• Foster collaboration between creative teams, producers, and external stakeholders to ensure a unified vision and clear communication.
• Collaborate with social media, creative, and strategy teams to align production efforts with overall content strategies and maintain consistency in brand messaging, tone, and style across all video and digital content.
• Maintain high production quality standards and stay updated with the latest production technologies, techniques, and social media trends; encourage experimentation with new formats and storytelling techniques to drive engagement.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project scope, timelines, and deliverables; provide regular status updates and address production challenges efficiently.
• Manage production budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency without compromising quality; negotiate with external vendors and contractors when necessary and forecast production costs.
• Implement and refine production workflows and processes to improve efficiency; ensure all productions adhere to legal requirements, copyright laws, and best practices for social media content.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in video production, with a focus on social media content.
• Proven experience in managing a production team and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and teams.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of video production tools, editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, After Effects), and post-production workflows.
• Experience with different content formats (short-form, vertical video, GIFs, etc.) and knowledge of video optimization for social platforms.

Creative Vision

• Strong creative instincts with the ability to conceptualize and execute compelling social media content.
• A keen eye for visual storytelling, and an understanding of how to engage audiences on social media.

Budget & Time Management

• Strong budgeting, resource management, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget constraints.

Problem Solving

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to anticipate production challenges and develop solutions proactively.