Tittle: Head of Production – New Economy Academy
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Media Production, Film, Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, or related field
- 8-10 years experience in content production, media, broadcasting, or digital content
- 4-5 years experience managing production teams
- Advanced knowledge of video production, post-production, and content creation workflows
- Experience managing studios, podcasts, events, livestreaming, and digital productions
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Strong budgeting and vendor management capabilities
- Experience producing educational, entrepreneurial, business, or innovation-related content
- Arabic and English proficiency
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