Head of Production at eRecruiter Nigeria

Job Description

Our client is a leading digital media company. They are looking to hire a Head of Production who will lead the end-to-end production strategy for a fast-paced 24-hour digital news station, ensuring high-quality, compelling, and timely content across broadcast, OTT, web, social media, and emerging platforms. This role requires a strong blend of editorial judgment, production leadership, new-media expertise, and technology awareness, with hands-on experience in news, documentaries, explainers, reviews, and long-form storytelling.

Responsibilities: 

Production Leadership & Strategy  

• Lead and oversee all content production operations for a 24x7 digital news platform

• Define and implement production strategies aligned with editorial vision and business goals

• Establish workflows for breaking news, live programming, recorded shows, documentaries, and digital exclusives

• Build scalable production models suitable for a startup environment

Content Development & Execution  

• Supervise the production of: Live news bulletins and studio shows, Digital-first programs (short-form, explainers, reels, reviews), Documentaries and investigative features, Technology, business, culture, and social issue reviews

• Collaborate with editorial teams to translate stories into impactful visual narratives

• Ensure content is optimized for web, mobile, OTT, and social platforms

New Media & Digital Innovation  

• Drive adoption of new-media formats such as:Vertical video, Interactive and data-driven storytelling, AI-assisted production tools, Mobile journalism (MoJo)

• Track digital trends, audience behavior, and platform algorithms to inform production decisions

• Work closely with growth and social teams to maximize reach and engagement

Technology & Infrastructure  

• Oversee production technology including: Newsroom systems, Editing and graphics tools, Live streaming and cloud-based production solutions

• Collaborate with tech teams to implement automation, remote production, and cost-efficient workflows

• Evaluate and adopt new tools to enhance speed, quality, and scalability

Team Management & Talent Development  

• Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary production team: Producers, Video editors, Camera operators, Motion graphic designers and Digital content creators

• Define roles, KPIs, and performance standards

• Foster a high-energy, innovation-driven, and collaborative culture

Quality Control & Editorial Standards  

• Maintain high editorial, visual, and technical standards across all content

• Ensure accuracy, ethical journalism, and compliance with legal and regulatory norms

• Oversee content review processes before publication or broadcast

Budgeting & Resource Management  

• Plan and manage production budgets efficiently in a startup environment

• Optimize use of internal resources, freelancers, and vendors

• Balance speed, quality, and cost without compromising editorial integrity

Requirements   

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Film, Media Studies, or related field.

• Advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus.

• Min of 7 years of experience in media production, preferably in Digital news, Broadcast news, OTT platforms, Digital media startups

• Proven experience managing 24-hour news operations.

• Strong background in Videography, New media and digital content production, Documentary and long-form storytelling, Reviews, explainers, and analytical programming.

• Deep understanding of Newsroom workflows, Live and recorded production, Digital publishing ecosystems.

• Hands-on knowledge of editing tools (Adobe, Final Cut, etc.).

• Familiarity with analytics, SEO, and content performance metrics.

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.