Director, Post Production

Cineflix Media; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production company in Toronto seeks a Director, Post-Production. This full-time role involves managing the post-production department, overseeing staff, collaborating on budgets, and ensuring smooth workflows. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in post-production and strong team management skills. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, fostering a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Post-Production Supervisor or equivalent senior role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Deep understanding of post-production technologies and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-production staff and maintain in-house facilities.
• Collaborate on creating budgets and schedules.
• Source and negotiate with post-production facilities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Post-production workflows

Communication abilities

Strategic thinking

Job description

The Company

Creating, producing, and distributing must-watch factual and scripted content for broadcasters, streamers, YouTube, and FAST platforms worldwide, the Cineflix Media group includes Cineflix Rights which ranks #7 in the UK's top distributor list, Cineflix Productions, and Cineflix Studios, as well as joint venture companies Buccaneer and C3 Media. We also share strategic partnerships through first-look deals and co-productions with a hub of producers from the US, UK, and Canada. With a catalogue of more than 7,500 hours of select programming across a wide range of genres, Cineflix is behind some of TV's most popular and long-running shows.

The Role

Cineflix is currently looking to fill the full–time role of Director, Post-Production, based on a hybrid schedule in our Toronto office. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Production and Administration the Director, Post-Production will act as the primary liaison between the Production and Post-Production teams. The Director, Post-Production's main focus will be to lead the day-to-day operations of the Post-Production department, with high involvement in hiring and managing post-production and post-production related personnel, while insuring seamless workflow between teams. This role is ideal for a seasoned Post-Production Supervisor ready to step into a leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Manage post-production staff and maintain in-house online facilities.
• Collaborate in the creation of post-production budgets and schedules with the budgeting team.
• Work with the Technical Director, Post-Production in researching and implementing new technologies and workflows to enhance efficiency.

Production Support

• Hire and manage stock footage researchers, post-production coordinators, supervisors and assistant editors.
• Maintain a robust database of local talent and seek out new talent.
• Review broadcaster deliverable contracts with legal and business affairs.
• Source and negotiate with post-production facilities to ensure budget compliance.
• Assign post coordinators and structure editing schedules in coordination with stakeholders.

Creative Collaboration

• Coordinate with Directors and Series Producers on animation and graphic work, including quotes and visual research.
• Oversee Post bibles for all productions.
• Oversee the Cineflix stock footage database and Cineflix music bank.

Delivery & Compliance

• Oversee delivery of content and material requirements to broadcasters.
• Manage the post-production operating budget and materials delivery team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Post-Production Supervisor or equivalent senior post-production role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Deep understanding of post-production workflows, technologies, and budgeting.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to work assertively and diplomatically across departments.
• Experience with broadcaster deliverables and legal compliance.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to the Director, Human Resources, Mackenzie Graham, via the link. No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected will be contacted.

Cineflix Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment. Cineflix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.