Executive Production Architect - AI-Driven Content Leader

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa is seeking an Executive Production Architect to lead end-to-end production for film, content and integrated campaigns in Johannesburg. You will balance creative ambition with commercial efficiency, driving innovation and client service at scale.

You will oversee pre- to post-production, manage budgets and lead a high-performing production team, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver world-class content across platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of production experience across film, content and integrated campaigns.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior production leadership role.
• Proven experience managing complex multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large production budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of content production, post-production, content ecosystems and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production of film, content, social, digital, experiential and integrated campaigns.
• Oversee all production phases including pre-production, production, post-production and delivery.
• Ensure the highest standards of production craft, quality and creative execution.
• Drive governance across projects with clear ways of working and AI-enabled workflows.
• Partner with Creative, Strategy and Client Leadership to shape production solutions and strategy.

Skills

Production leadership

Senior leadership

Multi-channel campaigns

Budget & P&L

Content production

Leadership & communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Film/Production/Communications/Marketing/Business

Job description

Publicis Groupe Africa is seeking an Executive Production Architect to lead end-to-end production for film, content and integrated campaigns in Johannesburg. You will balance creative ambition with commercial efficiency, driving innovation and client service at scale.

You will oversee pre- to post-production, manage budgets and lead a high-performing production team, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver world-class content across platforms.