Changing Lives Productions LLC is hiring: Head of Production in Burbank

ABOUT CHANGING LIVES PRODUCTIONS:

Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 40 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The team is led by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 100 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. Our stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons. The company is driven by one founding principle: We’re not just telling stories, we’re changing lives.

BIG PICTURE:

As the premier digital scripted content creation studio, we inspire millions globally by delivering powerful, transformative storytelling. To help us grow, we are seeking a visionary Head of Production to cost effectively scale our production capabilities and lead our largest team. We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Head of Production to oversee our entire production process, from pre-production through post-production. This senior role demands a strategic leader with a proven track record of producing high-quality creative content while managing costs and accelerating production timelines. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in all facets of production, and be adept at leveraging tools, offshoring, software, and innovative processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness at scale. We are looking for a mindset of doing things in new ways and challenging conventional wisdom.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME:

• Lead and optimize operations across pre-production (breakdowns, scheduling, casting, wardrobe, props, set decoration, makeup, bookings), production (directors, crews, production management, actor management, equipment, facilities, locations), and post-production (editing, color grading, vfx, sound design, dubbing) ensuring you meet project deadlines and budget requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in production quality, reduce costs, and shorten time to market using state-of-the-art production technologies, methodologies, outsourcing, and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Improve project management of pre-production, production and post production.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics, budgets and performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous optimization of production processes.
• Review budgets, schedules, timelines and cost reports, while providing feedback on financial viability and risks. Forecast, track and manage overall content budget; collaborate with Finance to project overall production department spend.
• Facilitate the scaling of all facilities, processes, teams, security and production capabilities to be able to grow with the company.
• Design and implement the best organization and team for scaling globally. Build and review comprehensive staffing plans ensuring optimal resource allocation and project success; manage capacity planning.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality control processes to maintain the highest standards of production quality and external partner satisfaction.
• Manage and expand relationships with key industry partners, including outsourcing firms, technology providers, and freelance talent pools.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of production staff across all departments, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
• Develop and implement robust production policies and protocols to maximize productivity and ensure consistency across various projects.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital media production to inform decision-making and maintain our competitive edge.
• Collaborate closely with other department heads to align production objectives with overall company goals.

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• Minimum of 10 years in production management, with significant senior leadership experience in a high-volume, micro-budget environment.
• Deep expertise in all aspects of film and video production, including technical knowledge of production equipment and software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage large teams and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work efficiently across all levels of management, talent, crew and staff.
• Adept at anticipating potential issues, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions.
• Strong financial acumen, with a proven track record of reducing costs while enhancing production quality.
• Proficiency in project management tools, production software, and digital content creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, G-suite, Movie Magic, Airtable, Monday etc.).
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in media production.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

WHO OVERSEES YOU:

The Head of Production reports to the President/COO.

WHO YOU OVERSEE:

Direct reports include Sr. Manager of Production Operations, Sr. Manager of Production, Sr. Manager of Post Production. Team is approximately 75 and growing.

WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:

On location in Burbank, CA.

WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS:

The typical work schedule is 45 hours a week; specific times will be discussed during the interview.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:

• We've kept our hiring bar really high - you will work with the best.
• Our content is growing quickly, so you'll get the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and grow a ton personally!
• Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
• Get to know Dhar Mann Studios: https://www.dharmann.com/career

AN IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE APPLYING TO US:

Our organization looks to hire the BEST of the best and we focus on finding candidates who are a strong cultural fit. We have a 3 month 'Discovery Period' in place that allows us to get to know each new hire better and assess their skill set.

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