Head of Production - Durban, South Africa

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Head of Production to lead their multimedia production team in Durban. This pivotal role involves managing a talented group of videographers, editors, and photographers to enhance content quality and drive fan engagement across all club-owned channels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in video and photo production, with a focus on sports and entertainment. If you're ready to take on a leadership role that blends creativity with operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in video and photo production leadership, preferably in sports.
• Proven leadership of creative teams with strong planning and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multimedia production teams in videography, photography, and editing.
• Oversee all aspects of video and photo production, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Videography

Photography

Editing

Resource Management

Creative Direction

Stakeholder Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

DaVinci Resolve

Capture One

Job description

Head of Production - Durban, South Africa

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Head of Production to join their team in Durban, KZN. The role involves leading the multimedia production function across multiple boards, managing a team of videographers, editors, and photographers. Operating within an internal agency, this position is crucial for managing production operations, enhancing content quality, and delivering creative outputs that boost fan engagement and brand growth across all club-owned channels.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and inspire multimedia production teams in videography, photography, and editing.
• Build and maintain a high-performance culture across content hubs in multiple cities.
• Set clear objectives, workflows, and development plans for team members.
• Balance daily production demands with long-term creative planning and innovation.

Production Oversight & Delivery

• Oversee all aspects of video and photo production, from pre-production to final delivery.
• Manage production pipelines for live matchdays, training content, editorial shoots, player campaigns, and partner activations.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources across multiple projects.
• Lead pre-production planning, including timelines, formats, staffing, and budgets.
• Ensure content is delivered on time, to brief, and meets platform and brand standards.

Creative Direction & Quality Control

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop the club’s visual identity.
• Set quality standards and ensure consistency across content.
• Provide feedback to editors, videographers, and photographers to improve output.
• Lead creative ideation for new content formats across different club arms.
• Stay updated on content trends and push creative boundaries.

Matchday & Live Content Leadership

• Coordinate production planning for matchdays, including live capture and rapid editing.
• Ensure collaboration between production and social teams for real-time content.
• Implement workflows for high-quality, fast turnaround content under pressure.

Commercial & Branded Content Support

• Oversee production of sponsored and branded content.
• Partner with commercial teams to balance sponsor goals with storytelling.
• Integrate commercial content seamlessly into production pipelines.

Operations & Workflow

• Develop and optimize post-production workflows.
• Manage equipment, licensing, and technical standards.
• Oversee onboarding of freelance and third-party crews.
• Champion production efficiency and creative excellence.

Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years in video and photo production leadership, preferably in sports, entertainment, or media.
• Proven leadership of creative teams.
• Strong planning, resource management, and timeline skills.
• Deep understanding of sports content production, especially in live environments.
• Creative vision with technical fluency in video formats, gear, and editing platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Capture One, etc.

If interested in this exciting career opportunity in sport and entertainment, please send your CV to Gaby Turner at [e-mail] or internally to [e-mail].

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