Director of Media Production

Advisors Excel; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with matching

Generous PTO

On-site facilities (café, gym)

Professional development

Recognition program

Employee events

Job summary

Advisors Excel is seeking an experienced Production Leader to scale our video, TV, and audio operations. You will build a collaborative culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across multiple channels.

You will hire, coach, and develop production leaders, establish standards, and drive efficient workflows while partnering with Content, Marketing, Brand Experience, and Digital teams to align strategy with execution.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in video, television, audio, or multimedia production.
• 3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing production, creative, or operational teams.
• Experience managing production operations, workflows, and deliverables across multiple projects or channels.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, technologies, and best practices across video, television, audio, or related media formats.
• A track record of improving or scaling production processes, teams, or operational capabilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder needs, deadlines, and resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using performance metrics and operational data to guide decisions and improve processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams: Oversee video, television, and audio production, building a collaborative culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Grow talent and strengthen leadership: Hire, coach, and develop team members while setting clear expectations and performance standards.
• Drive production excellence: Establish consistent production standards and best practices for high-quality media across channels.
• Build efficient, scalable workflows: Improve processes, turnaround times, and production capacity to support growing demand.
• Connect creative strategy with execution: Partner with Content & Talent, Marketing, Brand, and Digital teams to realize concepts consistently.
• Oversee priorities and resources: Manage workloads, deadlines, and allocations to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Champion innovation: Evaluate and implement new production technologies and AI-enabled solutions.
• Maximize asset value: Repurpose content across channels and support creative testing.
• Use data to drive improvement: Monitor metrics and share recommendations with leadership.
• Plan for future growth: Assess team structure and capabilities to scale operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring and coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Digital Asset Management

Job description

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop production teams: Oversee video, television, and audio production, building a collaborative culture focused on quality, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Grow talent and strengthen leadership: Hire, coach, and develop team members and production leaders while setting clear expectations, goals, and performance standards.
• Drive production excellence: Establish consistent production standards and best practices that deliver professional, high-quality media across channels and formats.
• Build efficient, scalable workflows: Improve processes, turnaround times, and production capacity to support growing demand without sacrificing quality.
• Connect creative strategy with execution: Partner with Content & Talent, Strategic Marketing Performance Coaches, Brand Experience, and Digital teams to bring creative concepts to life and create a cohesive advisor brand experience.
• Manage priorities and resources: Oversee workloads, deadlines, and resource allocation to keep projects moving efficiently and meet business needs.
• Champion innovation: Evaluate and implement new production technologies, tools, and AI-enabled solutions that improve team effectiveness and expand production capabilities.
• Make the most of every asset: Identify opportunities to repurpose content across channels, support creative testing, and maximize the value of production efforts.
• Use data to drive improvement: Monitor performance metrics, identify opportunities for greater efficiency and cost effectiveness, and share recommendations with leadership.
• Plan for future growth: Evaluate team structure, technology, and production capabilities to ensure our operations can support evolving business needs.

Experience you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of experience in video, television, audio, or multimedia production.
• 3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing production, creative, or operational teams.
• Experience managing production operations, workflows, and deliverables across multiple projects or channels.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, technologies, and best practices across video, television, audio, or related media formats.
• A track record of improving or scaling production processes, teams, or operational capabilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder needs, deadlines, and resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using performance metrics and operational data to guide decisions and improve processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Bonus Points:

• Experience implementing production technology, digital asset management systems, or AI-enabled production tools.
• Experience supporting performance-driven marketing, direct-response creative, or testing initiatives.
• A bachelor's degree in Media Production, Broadcasting, Communications, Film, Marketing, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you’ll get:

• Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k (with matching options)
• Generous PTO package from your start date
• Access to an on-site café, gym and primary care
• Continuous personal and professional development opportunities
• Recognition for hard work & exemplary performance
• Employee sponsored events…and more!

Who We Are:

Advisors Excel is a fast paced, innovative company that seeks to service independent financial advisors in a multitude of areas within their business. From operational functions to sales and marketing, our end goal is to help continually grow advisors’ businesses nationwide. We thrive on watching them succeed. Not only does AE want to see the success of our advisors, but also our employees. We have high expectations from them to continually move our business forward. We are on the hunt for positive people who thrive on hard work and in a collaborative team environment. If this sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? We want you to join our team!

Advisors Excel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Everyone is welcome here – as an inclusive workplace, our employees are always comfortable bringing their true selves to our offices daily.