Producer at What Media Group (WMG)

What Media Group is a dynamic media conglomerate with a strategic emphasis on fostering growth in the media, sports, and entertainment industries across the African continent. Our mission is to be at the forefront of industry evolution, actively contributing to its sustainable growth and shaping its future.

We recognize the burgeoning opportunities within Africa's media sector and are dedicated to tapping into this potential. Our goal is to cultivate thriving businesses that not only succeed financially but also make significant social impacts. Through our initiatives, we aim to empower communities and drive positive change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Producer

Location: Lagos
Reports To: Production Manager
Direct Report: Directors

About the Job

• As a Producer you will be a part of our dynamic team focused on producing high-quality content.
• This role plays a vital part in shaping our brand's voice and ensuring the accuracy and clarity of all visual materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee production processes for various projects.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with different departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Hire, train, and manage production team members.
• Source and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor and manage resources to meet project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on set.
• Manage and maintain production budgets to optimize costs.
• Troubleshoot any production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Evaluate and select scripts or projects for production.
• Collaborate with directors, writers, and other key personnel during pre-production.
• Coordinate casting, location scouting, and scheduling.
• Oversee post-production editing and final output.
• Collaborate with marketing and promotion teams for project releases.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment within the production team.
• Ensure all legal and contractual obligations are met.
• Handle any crisis or unexpected situations during production.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve project objectives.

Ability to / Demonstrate:

• Provide examples of successful project management experiences.
• Present a comprehensive production plan based on a hypothetical scenario.
• Showcase negotiation skills through role-playing exercises.
• Explain a past project where resource allocation was optimized.
• Describe a challenging production issue and how it was resolved.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by role-playing team coordination.
• Present a budget analysis and cost-cutting strategies for a project.
• Provide recommendations for improving production processes.
• Exhibit problem-solving skills through case studies.
• Conduct a mock crisis management scenario to assess response capabilities.
• Showcase effective communication by presenting a project proposal.
• Role-play a stakeholder negotiation scenario to demonstrate relationship-building skills.

Additional Information:

• Works & Interacts With: The Marketing team and other members of the WMG.
• Work Location: Corporate Office at Ikeja and Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, and any other project location, as may be required to complete work responsibilities.

About You

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Budgeting and financial management skills.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of technical aspects of production processes.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing project requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Team building and team management skills.
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills.
• Strategic planning and forecasting abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Networking and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with copyright and intellectual property laws.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Continuous learning and professional development mindset.

Criteria for Success:

• On-time delivery of projects as per schedule.
• Adherence to production budgets and cost-saving measures.
• Quality of final output measured through audience feedback.
• Team productivity and efficiency in meeting project milestones.
• Number of successful project launches.
• Client satisfaction ratings.
• Rate of resolving production issues and conflicts.
• Accuracy in forecasting project outcomes.
• Compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Progress in professional development and training.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using "Producer" as the subject of the email.