Head of Production

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.