Media Production Manager

At Mills James, we don't just produce videos. We create experiences that inspire audiences, elevate brands, and tell stories that matter.

Behind every successful production is a team of talented professionals working together to deliver exceptional results. We're seeking a visionary and hands-on Manager of Video Production Services to lead our Video and Broadcast and Field and Studio production teams, and help shape the future of production services at Mills James.


This Is More Than a Production Management Role
This is an opportunity to lead a department, influence company strategy, build exceptional teams, and drive operational excellence across a fast-paced production environment.

As the senior operational leader for production services, you'll oversee the people, processes, resources, and planning that bring creative ideas to life. You'll work closely with clients, producers, technical staff, freelancers, and executive leadership to ensure every project is delivered with excellence while supporting growth, profitability, and innovation.


What You'll Do
Lead High-Performing Teams
Develop and inspire a team of producers, production assistants, technical crew members, and freelance professionals. Foster a culture that values creativity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and career development opportunities for team members.


Drive Production Excellence
Own the operational success of field, studio, and remote productions. Ensure the right people, equipment, facilities, and resources are aligned to meet project objectives while maintaining quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.


Guide Client Success.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the production process. Help shape production approaches, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies while ensuring an exceptional client experience from concept to delivery.


Build Better Operations
Continuously improve workflows, resource utilization, scheduling processes, and production standards. Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, scalability, quality, and profitability across the department.


Own Business Performance
Manage department budgets, forecasting, utilization, pricing strategy, estimating accuracy, and profitability. Monitor operational performance and implement improvements that support sustainable growth and financial success.


What Success Looks Like
In this role, you'll help:
Build a stronger and more engaged production team
Improve scheduling efficiency and resource utilization
Increase project profitability and estimate accuracy
Strengthen client relationships and retention
Drive department growth and operational scalability
Develop future production leaders
Shape the long-term vision for production services at Mills James


Who You Are
You're part strategist, part coach, part operational leader, and part production expert.
You understand how creative work gets done, but you also know how to build systems, manage resources, develop people, and drive business performance.

Required Qualifications
Seven or more years of progressive experience in video production, broadcast, agency, live event, corporate media, or related production environments
Leadership experience managing production teams and large-scale projects
Strong understanding of production workflows, scheduling, and resource management
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, estimating, pricing, and profitability management
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to balance client service, operational excellence, production quality, and financial performance


Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Media Production, Communications, or a related field
Experience supporting agency, corporate, or marketing clients
Familiarity with production budgeting and estimating tools
Live broadcast, remote television, or multi-location production experience


Why Mills James?
Create Meaningful Work
Every day, our teams help organizations connect, communicate, educate, and inspire through compelling content and experiences.

Lead Exceptional Talent
Work alongside passionate producers, creative professionals, technical specialists, storytellers, and innovators who love what they do.

Make a Real Impact
This role offers significant visibility and influence within the organization. Your leadership will directly shape operations, culture, client experience, and business performance.


Benefits: Competitive salary AnthemERC health and wellness plan Guardian dental and vision insurance 401(k) with discretionary company match paid time off and paid company holidays

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