Head of Production

We're looking for an experienced, highly organised and commercially minded Head of Production to own the end-to-end production of our long-form content.

You'll be responsible for ensuring every shoot is executed to the highest possible standard—from pre-production planning through to final delivery. You'll coordinate talent, venues, freelance crews and production partners while keeping projects on schedule, on budget and aligned with the INVADES brand.

This is a leadership role requiring someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, anticipates problems before they happen and takes pride in delivering world-class productions.

Key Responsibilities

Content Production

• Lead the production of all long-form YouTube content.
• Manage projects from concept through filming and delivery.
• Build and maintain detailed production schedules and timelines.
• Ensure shoots run efficiently, professionally and on budget.
• Maintain consistently high production standards across every project.
• Oversee production logistics including travel, accommodation, equipment and crew.

Talent & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with guests, speakers, creators and talent before, during and after productions.
• Coordinate diaries and manage filming schedules.
• Build strong relationships with freelance producers, videographers, photographers and technical crew.
• Act as the primary production contact throughout each project.

Venue & Event Coordination

• Source and secure suitable filming locations and venues.
• Negotiate venue requirements and manage production logistics on-site.
• Coordinate suppliers, equipment, catering and production requirements where required.

Post-Production Management

• Manage workflow with our studio and post-production partners.
• Ensure edits are delivered on schedule.
• Review content before publication to maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate revisions and approvals.
• Ensure YouTube episodes and supporting assets are delivered on time.

Production Operations

• Develop and improve production processes and documentation.
• Create production budgets and monitor spend.
• Negotiate supplier and freelancer rates.
• Build a trusted network of production partners and crew.
• Ensure legal paperwork including release forms, contracts and production documentation is completed.
• Manage production risk assessments where required.

Team & Leadership

• Lead freelance production teams during shoots.
• Foster a calm, organised and solutions-focused production environment.
• Continuously improve production workflows as the company scales.
• Help recruit and onboard additional production resource as required.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months you will:

• Deliver consistently exceptional YouTube productions.
• Build reliable production systems that allow INVADES to scale content output.
• Develop a trusted network of venues, freelancers and suppliers.
• Ensure every episode is delivered on time and to a consistently high standard.
• Improve production efficiency without compromising quality.
• Become the operational backbone of our content business.

What We Offer

• £50,000–£60,000 salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to shape production at one of the UK's fastest-growing media and events businesses.
• Work with inspiring entrepreneurs, creators and business leaders.
• Hybrid working with flexibility around production schedules.
• Significant opportunity for progression as the business grows.
• A collaborative, ambitious and entrepreneurial team culture.

We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in content production, TV, YouTube or branded media.
• Proven experience delivering premium long-form video content.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
• Strong experience managing multiple productions simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with senior executives, founders and high-profile guests.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong budgeting and commercial awareness.
• Ability to solve problems quickly under pressure.
• Comfortable travelling and working flexible hours around production schedules.
• Experience using production management tools such as Notion, Monday.com, Asana or Airtable.
• Knowledge of YouTube production workflows is highly desirable.

Nice to Have

• Experience producing podcasts or interview-led formats.
• Existing network of trusted freelance videographers and production crew.
• Experience working with agencies, creators or media brands.
• Understanding of YouTube analytics and content performance.
• Experience producing live events or conferences.

If you're passionate about creating exceptional content, love bringing order to complexity and want to build something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.