Job Requirements
5 - 10 years of experience
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Harris AZARIEL
Last active 2 years ago
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Job description for Head of Production at Lion & Lion
Head of Film and Content Production
Kuala Lumpur
We are looking for a Head of Film and Content Production to help build and scale our new Video Content Production Department, which will be filled with a lean and multi-faceted team of videographer, editor, and motion graphics designers. You will be working closely with our Creative Directors and core creative teams to help serve the agency’s growing need of digital-first and mobile-first film content In your role, you will lead the creative product from start to finish on all production elements. This role will be based in KL.
Key Responsibilities:
You will build up our film production capabilities from ground zero and utilize them (and external partners if needed)in all stages of video content creation from storyboarding, to PPM, to production, to post-production, to delivery.
- Supervise and take proud ownership of the satisfactory delivery of final video masters to the production department.
- Seek innovation in video creation and maintain awareness of visual trends across various media platforms.
- Be lead camera / DOP in frequent shoots. Book crews and serve as director of photography leading your crew to achieve the creative vision.
- Edit rough cuts and oversee editing sessions to completion/delivery of final assets.
- Make ongoing process improvement, software, agency, creative resource and equipment recommendations to ensure the highest quality work product.
- Identify and build a robust network of directors, editors, DPs, Audio, photographers, and production resources externally.
- Work with Producers to manage video production calendars and talents.
- Ensure video content complies with quality control and legal standards including any third-party logos, music, or imaging captured in any content that would pose legal challenges.
Requirements
You are passionate about film storytelling and understand the full process of production.. You must be skilled in all areas of video production from camera operation to final output of finished video files; you can shoot with mobile and camera to adapt to the digital-first content we will be making. You take creative direction brilliantly and are able to wonderfully realise the overall vision of any project.
Behind the camera, you are a master in control of your craft. You can lead and command the production crew, both large and small, to deliver mind blowing results. You love experimenting with the latest film and editing techniques and gadgets. You are up to date with the latest film production techniques and are able to translate the frames of your storyboard into moving visual stories. You are meticulous about the process and is able to manage a lean production team and managing their workload.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of all video production elements including hardware, software, lighting, sound, and costs.
- At least 7-10 years of video experience primarily in shooting, lighting, leading the production side including working with artists, handling logistics, scheduling, budgets, sourcing crews, etc.
- Project management and budget management experience.
- Prior experience supervising video editors and running production teams.
- Ability to take creative direction and follow the overall vision of a given project
- Must have experience implementing video solutions that are cost-effective.
- Prior experience working in entertainment companies and/or production houses.
- Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop and any other related software is desired.
- A degree in video production or a related field is desired, but not required.
- Ability to travel and attend video shoots on nights and weekends when required.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in high-stress situations and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and confidently with clients
- Strong interpersonal communication, great work ethic and positive attitude
About us
Lion & Lion is an award-winning, digital agency operating in Asia focusing on delivering impact to their clients businesses with an integrated, data-driven and strategically led approach to digital marketing.With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta and more than 180 digital experts, Lion & Lion has a prestigious and growing portfolio of clients including The Coca-Cola Company, Google, L’Oréal, Dairy Farm, Nestlé, and more.