Production Lead

Description:

ROLE OVERVIEW
Full-time as part of a growing B Corp⭐Industry-leading employee profit share scheme Time in lieu overtime policy A broad range of challenging, meaningful work ✏Responsible for key client relationships and projects Beautiful open-plan office in Surry Hills 2 days in office, 3 days flexi per week Flexible working hours around ‘core’ hours of 10-4
ABOUT US
Paper Moose is one of the most unique independent creative agencies in Australia. With a purpose-driven roster of clients, we exist to spark positive change through the power of creativity – making a real difference to our community and environment by doing what we love.
We’re a creative agency with true production and digital media in-house, meaning strategic ideas meet expert craft all under one roof. It’s the key to getting lots of great work out the door.
JOB SUMMARY
With our origins as a film production company, we’re looking for a Production Lead who is capable of taking our production offering to a whole other level. You have exceptional taste and are an expert in craft and bringing ideas to life. You are at home creating beautiful TVCs and thumb-stopping content, can navigate and run integrated campaigns with ease and lead with a creative problem-solving and expansive mindset. Bonus points if you have experience in both physical and digital activations.
Your role is to lead and shape the strategy of our integrated production offering, maintain strong and positive relationships with senior clients and work closely with creatives and the accounts team in manifesting ideas into reality. You will have an incredible network of the best craftspeople at varying levels, you understand how to find the best talent and nurture them.
You are commercially minded, recognising opportunities for ongoing profitability and business growth. You are constantly thinking three steps ahead, minimising any potential risks to the business and understand how to build teams for varying-sized productions from small social content to large-scale television commercials and everything in between.
You must be comfortable with getting on the tools and be able to execute work yourself, this is not purely a management position and will require you to have a deep understanding of execution.
Reporting to the CEO, this role would suit someone who is ready to take total ownership of defining what craft means at Paper Moose and find proactive ways to solve key business challenges.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement production strategies that align with our business goals.
Budget Management: Oversee departmental budgets, forecasting and maximizing ROI without compromising on quality.
Team Development: Lead, inspire, and grow a team of producers, ensuring optimal performance and professional development.
️ Workflow Optimization: Streamline processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Quality Control: Ensure that the end product always meets or exceeds our high standards.
Client Partnership: Engage with high-profile clients to deliver value and build lasting relationships.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
7+ years experience working in a production house and creative agency. Must have hands-on production experience, we are not looking for someone who has only had experience as an agency producer.Experience leading a world-class team of craftspeople.Confidence in building on creative ideas to ensure they are feasible and made the best they possibly can be.Exceptional organisational skills.Proven ability to manage complex budgets.Strong team management and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to create world-class storytelling experiences.Confidence in new business with the ability to present ideas and solutions.Capable of inspiring trust, internally and externally
OUR AGENCY VALUES - DO THESE FEEL LIKE YOU?
CRAFTSMANSHIPWe are makers. We have a deep understanding of the ‘doing’ which makes us more effective creatives. We are driven by excellence in craft and delivering the very best work.
BRAVERYWe are brave. We take regular calculated risks for the benefit of our clients and ourselves, we push boundaries and test what works better.
SPARKWe have an insatiable hunger to uncover opportunity and to strive for excellence in all that we endeavour.
EFFECTIVENESSThis applies to the work we do for our clients, as well as the time we spend internally. We are thinking of ways to do our work better - every day.
KINDNESS & HUMOURKindness and humour is key to the way we work and how we communicate; with clients, stakeholders and each other. It's all about empathising with each other, being generous of spirit and maintaining a good sense of humour.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Paper Moose is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any status protected by applicable federal, or state laws.