Head of Production (Social)

. <p>Major Players are partnering with a renowned digital publisher to recruit for a Head of Social Production, to lead and scale their team across video, design, and social content.<br> <br> This is a senior leadership role with a strong operational focus, overseeing end to end production pipeline from pre-pro, workflows, shoots/filming, to editing and delivery across short-form video, social series and branded content. You will work closely with creative and commercial teams, to ensure high-quality, platform-native content is always delivered.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee day-to-day operations of the social video production team. <li>Lead all technical and logistical aspects of end to end production from scheduling, arranging equipment, shoot planning through to post-production workflows. <li>Manage a large team of editors, videographers, producers and freelancers, ensuring high-quality, engaging social content is delivered at all times. <li>Ensure all video output is platform-optimised (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat etc) and visually aligned to brand standards. <li>Monitor output quality and implement improvements in workflow, editing, and technical standards as required. <li>Champion new tools, templates, AI workflows and best-in-class production practices. <li>Oversee and manage budgets, timelines, and external supplier agreements. </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Experience/skills required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Solid experience working in a senior video production role, either in a social/digital agency or directly within publishing. <li>You must be extremely organised with proven success working in a leadership role and managing/developing teams. <li>Proven knowledge of end-to-end and production processes, including camera, lighting, sound, editing and file delivery. <li>Experience producing short-form content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and Snapchat. <li>A creative eye and understanding of how video drives audience growth on social platforms <li>Ability to lead multiple large projects and shoots simultaneously, with a calm, solutions-first mindset. <li>Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects etc) and modern editing workflows </ul> <p><br> Salary: £80,000-100,000<br> Start date: As soon as possible<br> Office Location: South East London – 3 days per week in office<br> <br> Major Players are the UK’s leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees.<br> <br> We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: <a href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a></p>