Producer - Digital Content

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a seasoned Producer to oversee digital content projects for the arts and entertainment sector. You will manage from concept to delivery, ensuring timeliness, budgets, and quality, while coordinating teams and resources across functions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, liaison with clients and talent, and uphold brand standards, with a hybrid work model offering remote flexibility and essential in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in production of digital content for entertainment/media.
• Proven track record managing multiple complex projects.
• Strong leadership and communication; adept at negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end production of digital content including video and podcasts.
• Develop timelines, budgets and resource plans.
• Lead cross-functional production teams and ensure quality.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and talent to meet objectives.
• Oversee quality control and adherence to brand and technical specs.
• Identify and mitigate production risks proactively.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Video production knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film Production

Bachelor's degree in Media Studies

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Producer to oversee the creation of digital content for the arts and entertainment sector. In this role, you will manage projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for coordinating teams, managing resources, and liaising with stakeholders to bring creative visions to life. This position offers a hybrid work model, providing a blend of remote flexibility and essential in-office collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end production of digital content, including video, podcasts, and interactive media.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional production teams, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and talent to ensure project objectives are met.
• Oversee quality control and ensure all deliverables meet brand and technical standards.
• Identify and mitigate production risks, solving problems proactively.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production, with a focus on digital content creation within the entertainment or media industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of video production , post-production workflows, and digital media formats.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Studies, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hybrid work arrangement that balances remote and in-office collaboration.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of exciting creative projects and industry talent.