Head of Production

Description

The head of production is responsible for leading and managing all production operations across Wasl Channel. This role oversees the end-to-end delivery of media projects, ensuring productions are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest creative and technical standards.

Key responsibilities

Production leadership

• Lead all aspects of production across film, video, photography, digital, social media, and branded content projects.
• Develop production strategies, workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
• Build and maintain a high-performing production team, including producers, production managers, coordinators, and freelancers.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation across multiple projects.

Project & production management

• Supervise projects from pre-production through post-production and final delivery.
• Ensure production schedules, budgets, and deliverables are effectively managed.
• Review production plans, call sheets, crew requirements, and logistical arrangements.
• Identify and mitigate production risks to ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain oversight of studio, equipment, and production resources.

Financial management

• Develop and approve project budgets and cost estimates.
• Monitor production spending and profitability across all projects.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with suppliers, crew, talent, studios, and vendors.
• Ensure accurate project forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.

Team leadership & development

• Recruit, mentor, and develop production staff and freelance talent.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and solutions-focused culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in film production, media, communications, business, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing high-value commercial, broadcast, digital, or branded content productions.
• Strong understanding of pre-production, production, post-production, and content delivery workflows.
• Experience managing production budgets, schedules, contracts, and teams.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Advanced project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong understanding of production technology, workflows, and industry best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.