Head of Production, Cabal Creative

Big Cabal Media tells the African stories that matter to Africans (on and off the continent) and to global audiences. Riding a wave of global distribution platforms seeking new stories and high-quality local content, and audiences that are consuming ever more content, Big Cabal is building the most exciting new media company to tell those stories We create content in a wide range of formats for global distribution, under our three publications - TechCabal, Zikoko and Citizen. TechCabal vividly captures the players, human impact and business of technology in Africa; providing the content, reporting, data and events to help the world understand where tech is taking Africa. Zikoko is telling the most important stories that matter to young African audiences today, creating timeless and original text, image, meme and video-based content across a range of genres using the most relatable elements of youth culture. Citizen is driving young people to productive action by educating them on policy, politics and governance. Join us as we take African storytelling to a new level and build the media brands of the future. BCM is passionate about storytelling, technology, great design and unabashed monetization of great content. We’re interested in talented and adaptable professionals looking to do challenging and high-impact work in a collaborative environment. If this sounds exciting and you’ve got skills, then we should talk

Head of Video Production We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Video Production to oversee the video production department, Cabal Creative. As the Head of Video Production, you will manage a team of internal and external creators, editors and producers who create compelling audiovisual content for our three publications. This is a leadership role that requires a strong creative vision, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality video content. The role reports directly to the Editorial Director.

Your duties will include:

• Building and leading a high-performing video production team in developing, producing, and distributing high-quality video content for the company's publications.
• Working with the editorial teams to develop video concepts and formats that are aligned with the publications' editorial goals, brand identity and target audience.
• Fostering a collaborative and creative work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Managing the video production budget and ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Hiring, training, and developing the video production team.
• Representing the video production team to the company's management and other departments.
• Driving efficient team operations on the team by managing projects, scheduling work, assigning tasks, and enforcing deadlines.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and ensuring consistency in video production across all publications. Developing and enforcing production guidelines, style guides, and brand standards to maintain a cohesive visual identity.
• Ensuring that all video content meets the highest possible standard.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales and growth to support video production for advertising campaigns and sponsored content initiatives.
• Documenting our processes obsessively, and tracking and measuring the performance of video content.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in video production and technology.

**To succeed in this role, you’ll need: **

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a video production environment, and at least two years leading a creative team.
• Knowledge of shooting and editing videos.
• Demonstrated skill with video editing software platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of video production equipment.
• Experience with live streaming is a plus.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent organization, planning, and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

** Benefits**

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of video producers and editors.
• Chance to make a real impact on the company's content strategy.