Head of Video

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Possess a strong eye for creating high-performing video content across various formats, with exceptional storytelling skills and the ability to craft compelling hooks. - Lead, mentor, and develop the video team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting each team member's professional growth. - Oversee multiple video projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, high production quality, and client satisfaction. - Recruit, direct, and manage production crew and on-screen talent, while coordinating logistics, equipment, transportation, and production requirements. - Ensure webcast and video projects are assigned to the appropriate resources for efficient execution. - Lead the end-to-end production process, including: * Brainstorming and ideation * Concept development and scripting * Project scoping * Pre-production planning - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, talents, and key stakeholders. - Manage a high volume of client requests while ensuring seamless project execution and effective communication throughout the production lifecycle. - Partner closely with clients to understand their creative vision, manage expectations, and deliver projects that meet both creative and business objectives. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of video and event production budgets, balancing creative ideas with commercial viability across productions of all scales—from guerrilla shoots and one-man productions to large-scale events and broadcast-quality productions. - Ensure all video content meets WORLD OF BUZZ's editorial, creative, and production quality standards before publication. - Continuously raise the bar on storytelling, creativity, and production value across both branded and in-house content. - Work closely with HR on hiring, performance management, coaching, and other people-related matters within the video team. - Identify creative, cost-effective production solutions for projects with varying budget requirements without compromising quality. - Resolve escalated client or production issues promptly to ensure successful project delivery. - Be flexible and willing to work extended hours when required to support urgent productions, major events, or critical project deadlines. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: - Proven managerial experience with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing creative teams. - Strong technical knowledge of camera operations, video production equipment, and industry-standard editing software. - Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven media, public relations, or marketing communications environment. - Excellent stakeholder management, client servicing, and organizational skills. - Demonstrated experience leading production teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities and a proactive, "get-it-done" mindset. - Comfortable managing challenging client situations while maintaining professionalism and delivering effective solutions. - Decisive and confident under pressure, with the ability to make sound decisions and lead teams through dynamic production environments.