Head of Production

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.
• -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.