What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Production position at SixTwentySix?
Position Summary :
SixTwentySix is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Head of Production to lead and manage the execution of our projects across commercials, branded content, music videos, and photo shoots. In this role, you will ensure that every production runs seamlessly from bidding through final wrap, while upholding SixTwentySix’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and creativity.
As the Head of Production, you will oversee a talented internal production team, freelance producers, and key crew while serving as the primary point of contact for production logistics and bidding needs. You'll spearhead everything from bid packages and production documentation to compliance with union and industry standards, maintaining a database of top-tier crew and vendors. Your leadership will foster collaboration and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with client and creative expectations.
This position requires a seasoned production professional with a strategic mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to lead a team through complex productions. At SixTwentySix, you will shape the foundation for smooth production workflows, all while driving impactful, culturally relevant storytelling.
About SixTwentySix :
At SixTwentySix, we've always been driven by a passion for storytelling. We exist is to solve challenges by producing creative solutions that are culturally relevant. With our headquarters based in Culver City, Los Angeles, we operate nationally and internationally, creating premium content for the music video and branded industries. We maintain an in-office team with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. Our values—Fueled By Passion, Stay Curious, If There’s A Will, There’s A Way, Your Next Five Moves, Do What You Say, and Make It Count—are the heartbeat of our business. They guide how we operate, innovate, and inspire. with a Billie Eilish music video that shifted the trajectory of her career (and ours), we’ve produced over 400 music videos and commercials. Today, as an award-winning studio we mainly operate in the branded content space for top brands like Samsung, eBay, and Turo. We pride ourselves on being a creative studio that offers clients an unmatched experience, producing culturally relevant work and being unapologetically ambitious. Our focus is putting brands at the center of culture and enriching today's generation through storytelling.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee internal production team, ensuring efficient daily operations and adherence to project timelines.
- Compile comprehensive bid packages, including bids, bid letters, treatments, calendars, and service bids, tailored to client / agency, director, and EP requests. Maintain accuracy and professionalism in all bid related materials.
- Supervise freelance producers and production teams during pre-production and production, providing clear oversight and guidance.
- Ensure timely and accurate wrap reviews and submissions at project completion.
- Collaborate with the Post Producer to ensure a smooth handoff from production to post-production, maintaining continuity and alignment.
- Assist EPs with research-based tasks and other development project needs as required.
- Ensure all production documents meet project needs and company standards.
- Maintain and oversee organization of Dropbox and Notion files, esnuring templates and documents are updated and easily accessible.
- Oversee the organization and expansion of the CRM including a robust network of productions, key crew, and vendors.
- Ensure utilizing internal team properly and bringing in additional support when necessary to prevent burnout.
- Stay current on industry regulations, union and non-union guidelines, and ensure all projects are compliant.
- Actively participate in daily sales and production meetings, contributing insights to align production wiht broader business gaols.
- Maintain and update a rolodex of foreign service companies for international project needs
- Carry out additonal duties as assigned by your manager.
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If this role sounds like a perfect fit for you please email careers@sixtwentysix.co. For best consideration, please include the job title and the source where you found this position in the subject line of your email. We look forward to potentially having you join our team at SixTwentySix!