Media Production Manager

Handle the Media and Production requirements of INDEX Holding group of companies and the client base for INDEX Media in line with INDEX Holding’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values, goals and objectives and the business plan set for INDEX Media Member of INDEX Holding.

Responsibilities

· Supervisory Responsibilities; directly supervises its team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policy and procedures;

· Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning, appraising performance;

· Responsible for the entire Production affairs of INDEX Media;

· Responsible for all Communication and Protocol matter of INDEX Media.

· Managing and preparing departments’ budget annually and submit to the finance department, as well as retaining all related documentation;

· Responsible for Employees development by providing the appropriate motivation and training to the entire team;

· To oversee the administrative requirements of the Department and managing the member’s day to day administrative issues and annual performance appraisal.

· You'll be involved in the pre-production (planning) stage as well as the production (control and supervision) stage. A large part of the job is dealing with people management.

· Develop relationships with major media contacts and promote Index Holding.

· Create and maintain all corporate communication.

· Supervise the Cameraman, Editors, Videographers and Graphic Designers and assist in strategic planning for all communication.

· Provide support to other departments and team members when and as requested.

· Manage quality control and quality standards for Index Holding

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

SUPERVISION

· Allocation task and responsibilities.

· Discussing and agreeing on goals.

· Reviewing progress against agreed timelines.

· Implementing alternative solutions for task achievement.

· Providing feedback to all team members.

· Motivating and inspiring team members.

· Determining task-reporting requirements.

· Handling difficult people effectively.

· Communicating effectively.

· Establish standards of performance.

MANAGERIAL DUTIES

· Achieve business and organization goals, visions, and objectives.

· Plan employee career development, succession planning, and training.

· Plan annual budget and workforce/manpower analysis.

· Participate in employee selection.

· Identify problems and produce alternative solutions.

LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT

· Lead program-wide media relations and work as a key member of Index Holding.

· Maintain daily contact with journalist, producers, editors and the marketing team.

· Responding to major events and high profile issues related to key stakeholders.

· Be proactive in decision-making and maintain strategic alliances with key business leaders and maintain day-to-day relationships with both internal and external customers/clients.

EXPECTATIONS

· Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.

· Execute and deliver projects on-time.

· Actively engage colleagues and foster mutual respect.

· Plan and manage department budget.

· Develop department’s long-term strategic plan.

· Develop company-wide marketing and media plan.

· Good negotiation skills.

Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor degree in Marketing or Media.

· 5 years' experience in Production and Media.

Skills required

· Excellent listening skills.

· Excellent speaking and written communication in Arabic and English.

· Strong attention to detail.

· The ability to multi-task and prioritize.

· The ability to create analytical presentations.

· Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED24,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary in AED?
• What is your expected salary?
• How many years of experience do you have in Media Production only?
• How many years of UAE Experience do you have in Media Production?

Language:

• fluent Arabic and English? (Required)

Work Location: In person