Senior Director of Production

Define and evolve modern production models, including hybrid in-house/external partnerships and direct‑to‑production‑company workflows Serve as the production authority across creative, strategy, media, legal, and finance partners A senior production leader with deep experience delivering complex, high‑visibility advertising work at scale Equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves to solve production challenges in real time A builder who is energized by creating new models, teams, and ways of working inside a large organization A calm, credible leader who thrives in fast‑moving, cross‑functional environments Passionate about the future of production, including the thoughtful use of emerging technologies and AI 10+ years experience in professional production environment (e.g., lighting, shooting, audio recording, web production, writing), post-production environment, or broadcasting (e.g., local news) OR equivalent experience 15+ years of experience in advertising production, with leadership roles in in‑house agencies, creative agencies, production companies, or equivalent environments Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary production teams and managing significant budgets Deep expertise across video, film, digital, social, and global asset production and localization Understanding of modern production economics, vendor models, and contract structures Experience integrating new tools or technologies (including AI) into creative or production workflows is strongly preferred Build and lead best‑in‑class production processes, to realize assets at scale. Establish production governance, cost controls, and risk management practices by internalizing expertise historically held by external agencies Ensure all work is delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards, across a complex global stakeholder ecosystem Ensure responsible, compliant use of AI in collaboration with legal, privacy, and brand governance teams Participate in key creative and production decisions including vendor selection, director selection, and production approach