Senior Producer

Tactical Digital Agency; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative agency that excels in producing world-class creatives for leading brands. This role is perfect for an operational powerhouse who thrives at the intersection of creativity and logistics. You will lead a talented production team, ensuring the seamless execution of high-impact campaigns and social-first content. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you will mentor your team while implementing efficient workflows that enhance creativity without compromising quality. If you have a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of social media trends, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Creative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration with top brands

Qualifications

• 8+ years in production management with a focus on social-first content.
• Strong network of freelancers and production partners in the GCC region.
• Technical expertise in video production and post-production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire production department for social-first content.
• Oversee planning and execution of regional brand campaigns.
• Develop scalable production strategies for high-frequency content.

Skills

Production Management

Social Media Content Creation

Leadership

Problem Solving

Client Communication

Budget Management

Agile Production Workflows

Team Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Video Production Software

Post-Production Software

Motion Graphics Software

Job description

Tactical is a full-service creative agency.

We produce world-class creatives for partners like Netflix, Snapchat, Spotify & Emirates.

Named Campaign's Independent Agency of the Year in 2024, we exist to solve business problems through creatives that drive incredible brand growth.

Our core services are:

• Social Marketing
• Creative Strategy: Creative Idea Development
• Content Production: Design, Motion Graphics, Video Production

Who you are

You are an operational powerhouse with a passion for enabling creativity through efficient production management. You thrive at the intersection of logistics and creativity, making ambitious ideas happen within budget and timeline constraints without compromising on quality.

You have a social-first mindset, understanding how to create content that resonates on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. You know how to balance fast-paced, agile production for social channels with the demands of high-impact brand campaigns.

Your leadership style is grounded in collaboration and support; you’re not just a manager but a mentor and facilitator, enabling the creative team to achieve bold ideas while making them practically and financially feasible. You thrive in building and maintaining a dynamic, mid-sized production department, from content creators and videographers to editors, motion designers, and production assistants. You’re skilled at scaling resources, leveraging freelancers and vendors, and guiding the team to success on both regional brand campaigns and social-first video projects.

• Lead and manage the entire production department, including post-production, motion graphics, content creators, videographers, and production assistants.
• Develop and implement agile production workflows tailored to social-first content, ensuring high-frequency output without sacrificing quality.
• Guide the in-house production team of social-first video professionals, including shooters, editors, VFX artists, and animators, to deliver engaging, platform-native content.
• Maintain a strong understanding of social platform requirements and best practices, and ensure content is optimized for performance on Reels, TikTok, and other key channels.
• Act as the key advisor to creative teams, providing practical insights into production feasibility, budget allocation, and logistics during the ideation phase.

Regional Brand Campaign Production

• Oversee the planning and execution of high-impact regional brand campaigns, from pre-production through post-production. Where needed, hire and delegate to freelance producers and line-producers.
• Build and maintain an extensive network of freelancers and production partners across the GCC region and beyond to scale production capacity when needed.
• Lead complex multi-regional shoots, coordinating technical crews, production vendors, and logistics partners to bring ambitious concepts to life.
• Troubleshoot production challenges on the fly, ensuring efficient problem-solving and maintaining client satisfaction.
• Budgeting & planning across large scale productions & retained business, ensuring key metrics are feasible to achieve and advising the business on a go/no-go prior to executing on delivery.
• Setup, benchmark and improve key performance indicators such as delivered margin, quality of work against its briefs, and timely completion of projects.

Strategic Production Planning & Execution

• Develop scalable production strategies to handle both high-frequency social content and larger brand campaigns.
• Implement resource planning and budget management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Establish best practices and standard operating procedures for production efficiency and quality assurance.
• Maintain a culture of high standards and continuous improvement, driving innovation within production techniques and social content creation.

What you bring:

• 8+ years of experience in managing mid to large scale productions, with 2+ years leading mid-sized production teams.
• Proven experience managing both social-first content production and large-scale brand campaigns.
• A strong network of freelance producers, production vendors, and creative partners, particularly within the GCC region.
• Technical expertise in video production, post-production, and animation, including workflow management and best practices.
• Deep understanding of social media trends and platform best practices, particularly for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Demonstrated ability to guide creative teams on production feasibility, translating ideas into actionable and budget-friendly plans.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to rapid changes and challenges.
• Client-facing communication skills, ensuring transparency and maintaining strong relationships.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Work with industry-leading brands.

Be part of a forward-thinking, creative team.