Head of Studios

UNAVAILABLE; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global communications company based in Madrid is seeking a Head of Studios to lead, integrate, and optimize production studios. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in audiovisual or integrated production and be capable of transforming studio operations to handle global brands effectively. This role focuses on ensuring creative excellence, operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of innovation within a collaborative environment. The company offers flexible benefits and growth opportunities in a dynamic workplace.

Servicios

Flexible Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Free Online Training

Work from anywhere

Attractive holidays package

Well-being programs

Formación

• 10+ years in audiovisual, digital, or integrated production.
• Proven experience leading production studios or creative hubs.
• Experience working with global brands and international environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate all production studios under a unified model.
• Optimize production processes to improve costs and quality.
• Ensure the highest quality in all deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Inspirational leadership

Excellent communication

Strategic mindset

Decision-making under pressure

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Publicis Groupe, the world\'s second largest communications group, is a solutions platform that is present in more than 100 countries. Do you want to know more about the agency/brand or area of expertise you will be applying for in this role? Keep reading!

Prodigious is the Cross-Media production platform of Publicis Groupe Spain. Our goal is to offer seamless, relevant, and impactful consumer experiences across all touchpoints in every market. We provide pioneering production solutions that drive performance in a data-driven marketing landscape and help brands succeed in the world of platforms.

We have a unique approach, supported by the integrated Power Of One model, to optimize resources and strike the perfect balance between efficiency and quality.

Multidisciplinary production experts with specific tools to streamline delivery times and provide exceptional quality service. With over 50 production technicians, we can handle IN-HOUSE projects, ensuring total control and efficiency in production.

We specialize in creating tailored production models that cater to specific client needs, focusing on streamlining processes and resource optimization.

Job Description

the Head of Studios will be responsible for leading, integrating, optimizing, and scaling all production studios at Publicis Production, ensuring creative excellence, operational efficiency, and scalability, aligned with the needs of agencies, clients, and the group’s global strategy.

This role will be key in the evolution of Publicis Production into a reference production hub for both local and global brands, working cross-functionally with the Chief Production Officer and the Director of Operations, and in close collaboration with the Center of Excellence.

What We Are Looking ForA leader with vision, sound judgment, and strong execution skills, capable of turning the studios into a competitive, efficient, and creative engine, supporting business growth and raising the market standard.

A leader able to transform the studios into a global engine, prepared to manage international brands, scale production efficiently, and position Publicis Production as a benchmark for production excellence worldwide.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Studio Leadership and Management
• Lead and coordinate all production studios under a unified and scalable model.
• Define structure, roles, capabilities, and sizing for each studio to maximize efficiency and quality, preparing them to serve global brands and international projects.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous innovation.
• Develop and retain talent across multidisciplinary teams. Build and grow high-performing teams with an international vision.
• Operational Excellence and Efficiency
• Optimize production processes to improve costs, timelines, and quality, in collaboration with the Director of Operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and global scalability.
• Establish common standards, methodologies, and production KPIs.
• Work with Operations to ensure planning, capacity management, and cross-market delivery.
• Ensure the production model is scalable to handle demand peaks and global/multi-region campaigns.
• Position the studios as a center of production excellence within the group.
• Creative and Technical Quality
• Ensure the highest quality in all deliverables.
• Serve as a technical and creative reference for agencies and internal clients.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools, and strategic partners.
• Ensure consistency between creativity, production, and final execution.
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate closely with:
• • Center of Excellence (direct client management and PMs)
  • Content & Entertainment
  • Group creative and media agencies
  • Global group teams and international stakeholders
• Act as a senior point of contact for high-complexity projects.
• Align expectations, priorities, and production solutions.
• Strategic Vision and Transformation
• Actively contribute to the evolution of the model and the local and global growth strategy of Publicis Production.
• Identify growth opportunities, new services, and efficiencies. Explore internationalization, new capabilities, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Participate in defining the studios’ evolution roadmap.
• Drive innovation in formats, processes, and production models.
• Contribute to strategic decisions alongside the Chief Production Officer and Director of Operations.
• Lead cultural change toward a more agile, collaborative, and business-oriented model.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years in audiovisual, digital, or integrated production.
• Proven experience leading production studios or creative hubs.
• Strong background in complex environments, agencies, production companies, or international groups.
• Experience working with global brands and international environments.
• Experience in transforming production models (highly valued).

Knowledge

• Broadcast, digital, social, and post-production.
• Budget, margin, and operational efficiency management.
• End-to-end production processes.
• Knowledge of new technologies and industry trends.

Skills

• Inspirational leadership, ability to manage large teams, and strong cross-functional influence.
• Strategic mindset with strong results and efficiency orientation.
• Decision-making ability under pressure.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborative and cross-functional vision.
• Strategic mindset with a global perspective.

Additional Information

Why join us? Because we offer reasons such as:

• 🌟Flexible Benefits (Coverflex):Enjoy more than just work with flexible compensation including meal vouchers, health insurance, transportation, and more.
• 🚀Growth Opportunities:You can advance in your career not only through the experience of working with major clients but also by accessing local and global training programs specialized according to your role, covering both technical and soft skills.
• 📚Free Online Training:You can access unlimited courses from LinkedIn Learning and Udemy Catalogs through our artificial intelligence platform "Marcel".
• 🥇Partner Certifications:You'll have the opportunity to obtain certifications from industry giants such as Meta, Google, or Amazon.
• 🌍Work from anywhere:Telecommute up to 6 weeks from over 100 countries with our #WorkYourWorld program.
• 🎉Attractive holidays packageincluding your birthday & Advertising Day off plus some additional days off. Rest is also important!
• 🧘🏻♂️Well-being:We prioritize the well-being of our staff and organize various health initiatives such as daily meditation or yoga among others.

Employee benefits are an integral part of the company’s annual compensation package. These benefits are subject to the company’s current policies and guidelines and may be modified, updated, or adjusted at the company’s discretion to reflect organizational needs, regulatory requirements, or business conditions.

We are certified as a Great Place to Work, your happiness and providing you with an outstanding experience means a lot to us, let\'s enjoy!

Here at Publicis Groupe, we are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any individual´s status in any group or class protected by law.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

All employees are committed to complying with obligations regarding Information Security and Technologies, obligations related to the use of Artificial Intelligence, obligations stemming from the Quality and Environmental Management System, as well as obligations derived from the Integrity Management System, Corruption Prevention, and the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy. Furthermore, all employees are required to complete mandatory training courses, declarations, and compliance commitments in these areas.