Senior Production Director

ABOUT THINK TRUE 

Think True is a statement. An action. A commitment 

to ourselves, our clients, and our work. 

Our mission is to build the best brand experiences by placing the who at the heart of our why. 

We create community impact through sports, entertainment, and culture. 

We are a minority-owned agency. 

We are empowered by our people. 

We are Think True. 

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Senior Production Director (SPD) is responsible for executing and overseeing all elements of production for each assigned project from start to finish. Responsibilities will include management of all production related personnel including but not limited to; other internal producers, as well as outside vendors and service providers. Depending upon the size and complexity of the project, this may involve running multiple projects/events simultaneously at various stages of activation. 

Of critical importance for this position, the Senior Production Director is responsible for personally executing projects as well as managing our Los Angeles based production team. This will include managing multiple direct-reports as well as leading the greater team of producers in that office. This leadership will consist of overseeing the team’s projects, clearly setting expectations related to level of execution, being a resource for the team at all times, providing oversight related to Think True’s policies and procedures, and supporting each team member’s personal and professional development. 

And finally, the SPD will serve a vital role in the ongoing management, development, and growth of our Think True Production Team. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

PRODUCTION 

• Assist business development team in determining feasibility of projects and establishing production budgets for new business proposals (RFPs). Attend pitch meetings as needed. 

• On assigned projects, serve as primary Production team contact throughout all phases of the project process with internal and external cross-functional teams. 

• Participate in, and lead, project planning and development meetings and internal/external status meetings. 

• Work closely with internal and external cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality and smooth operation of all production related deliverables. 

• Implement, maintain and enhance Think True standard operating procedures and best practices that meet project specific and companywide goals. 

• Develop, implement and oversee plans for staffing procedures, budget tracking, project timelines, critical paths, production schedules, Run of Show, meeting agendas, contingency and emergency actions, etc. 

• Keep Chief Production Officer and VP of Production, internal cross-functional teams, and specific project teams informed on a regular basis regarding key project and department financials. 

• Identify outside vendor needs (depends on type of event), request bids, select vendors and negotiate and obtain signed contracts. Including implementing strong vendors and 3rd party service providers from existing network. 

• Lead and support with full-closure and reconciliation of all production budgets. 

• Prepare post event analysis or “after action” report for all assigned projects. 

• Strong and relevant work history with Live, Virtual and on-platform production management: 

• Remote and in-person video production management 

• Post-production Supervision 

• Digital Asset Mgmt and Tracking (platform and content based) 

• QA/QC support 

• Licensing and compliance 

• Talent relations, mgmt. and implementation 

• Integration of our Think True Studio into projects utilizing both internal and external resources as deemed necessary based on project needs/requirements. Project types to include: 

• Pre Recorded 

• Simu-live 

• Livestream 

• And in-person, onsite, or remote integrations. 

MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP 

• Lead Los Angeles based production team. 

• Oversee Los Angeles based projects from a production side, ensuring projects are executed at the highest level and meet client expectations. 

• Allocate production teams to all projects being operated out of our Los Angeles office. 

• Superior leadership, coaching and management skills, as well as interpersonal communication skills. 

• Lead, manage, coach, mentor and motivate production staff. 

• Actively contribute to Think True’s ongoing retention and recruiting efforts. 

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business administration, or related field preferred. 

EXPERIENCE 

• 8-10+ years direct experience in producing/managing/marketing programs/events/activations within an experiential agency environment. 

• Strong and proven track record for managing small sized (6-12) team of full-time producers. 

• Broad range of experience on projects of varying size. Small to large and even really small to really large. Both from a personnel and budget management standpoint. 

• Extensive experience working with technical partne