Head of Production

Location

Dubai, UAE

Reports to

Chief Executive Officer

Job purpose

The Head of Production is responsible for leading the end-to-end production of the Academy's content, programs, campaigns, events, and multimedia initiatives. The role will oversee production planning, creative execution, studio operations, filming, post-production, and content delivery to ensure all outputs align with the Academy's mission of empowering entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and future leaders.

Key responsibilities

Production leadership

• Develop and implement the Academy's production strategy and annual production roadmap.
• Lead all production activities across video, podcast, social media, digital learning, events, and branded content.
• Establish and maintain production standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
• Ensure efficient resource planning and production scheduling.

Content & program production

• Oversee the production of educational content, masterclasses, interviews, podcasts, documentaries, success stories, and promotional campaigns.
• Manage studio, field, and event productions from concept to final delivery.
• Ensure all content reflects the Academy's brand identity and strategic objectives.
• Support the production of entrepreneurship, innovation, and future economy-focused programs.

Team management

• Lead and manage producers, videographers, editors, motion graphic designers, photographers, and freelancers.
• Set objectives, KPIs, and performance standards for the production team.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture.
• Identify training and development opportunities for team members.

Project & budget management

• Manage multiple production projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Develop and monitor production budgets and resource allocation.
• Ensure cost-effective production practices without compromising quality.
• Track production performance and prepare regular management reports.

Stakeholder management

• Collaborate with internal departments including Programs, Marketing, Partnerships, and Operations.
• Coordinate with speakers, entrepreneurs, industry experts, government entities, and external vendors.
• Manage relationships with production agencies, freelancers, and service providers.

Event production

• Oversee technical and production requirements for events, workshops, boot camps, forums, and conferences.
• Ensure seamless execution of live, hybrid, and virtual productions.
• Manage livestreaming, stage production, and event content capture.

Innovation & technology

• Introduce new production technologies and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and creativity.
• Stay updated on industry trends, digital platforms, and content consumption behaviors.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes and audience engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in media production, film, communications, digital media, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in content production, media, broadcasting, or digital content.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience managing production teams.
• Experience producing educational, entrepreneurial, business, or innovation-related content is highly preferred.

Skills & competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of video production, post-production, and content creation workflows.
• Experience managing studios, podcasts, events, and digital productions.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong budgeting and vendor management capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Arabic and English proficiency preferred.

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery.
• Production quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Budget adherence and cost efficiency.
• Team productivity and utilization.
• Content engagement and performance metrics.
• Successful execution of Academy events and programs.
• Innovation and process improvement initiatives.

This version is aligned with New Economy Academy's focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, future skills, startups, creators, and knowledge-sharing rather than traditional corporate or media production.