Head Of Production

Noiser; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading podcast production company in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Production to oversee podcast execution and manage budgets, contracts, and production teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive podcast production knowledge, and a passion for storytelling. Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of podcasting industry trends.
• Experience managing budgets and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a production strategy.
• Oversee and control production spending.
• Monitor capacity and manage schedules.
• Negotiate contracts with key partners.
• Supervise production staff and coordinate efforts.
• Identify and mitigate production risks.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of podcast production process

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Overview:

The award-winning Noiser podcast network is looking for an experienced Head of Production to oversee the execution of Noiser's growing slate of podcasts. This role will manage contract negotiations, budgets, and scheduling. Working closely with our creative, commercial, and operations teams, you’ll help shape the future direction of our content and drive the growth of one of the UK’s leading podcast companies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing a production strategy with the senior leadership team.
2. Budget Management: Overseeing and controlling production spending across multiple projects.
3. Schedule Management: Monitoring capacity and allocating production resources effectively to ensure projects adhere to timelines.
4. Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with staff and key partners.
5. Team Leadership: Supervising and coordinating the work of production staff, including producers, editors, writers, and freelancers.
6. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks during production.
7. Quality Control: Ensuring productions meet quality and creative standards.
8. Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and union agreements.
9. Talent Development: Finding and nurturing new talent and ideas.
10. Strategy & Innovation: Staying ahead of trends in podcasting and audio technology, while championing innovation and excellence in audio craft.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong leadership and management skills to motivate and guide a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the podcast production process.
• Knowledge of legal, compliance, and rights issues in media production.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets and costs.
• Negotiation skills for contracts and deals.
• A passion for storytelling, high-quality audio, and innovative content.

About Noiser:

Noiser is one of the UK’s leading independent podcast production companies, creating chart-topping, original shows for audiences worldwide. Specialising in history, biography, and storytelling, our slate includes hits like Real Dictators, Short History Of…, Real Survival Stories, and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. We combine cinematic sound design, compelling scripts, and world-class narration to produce immersive, high-quality podcasts that entertain and inform millions of listeners every month.

Remote work is available; applications from candidates needing to relocate are accepted.