Head of Production

Head of Production

MGX CREATIVE

Position Summary

MGX Creative is seeking a highly organized and experienced Head of Production to lead the company’s production operations across a diverse slate of premium projects spanning branded content, digital series, film, television, experiential, and live productions.

This role serves as the operational backbone of MGX Creative’s production team, ensuring that projects move seamlessly from bid to wrap while delivering an exceptional experience for clients, directors, and internal teams.

The Head of Production will oversee the company’s production pipeline, manage internal and freelance producers, and ensure that all projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, and at the highest creative standard. This role requires a strategic leader who can translate creative opportunities into executable production plans while continuously improving internal systems, workflows, and processes as the company scales.

Reporting directly to MGX Creative’s leadership team, the Head of Production will join during an exciting period of growth and will play a key role in shaping how the production department evolves and operates in the years ahead.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MGX Creative’s internal production team, ensuring efficient daily operations and adherence to project timelines.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation across MGX Creative’s slate of productions.
• Supervise freelance producers and production teams during pre-production and production, providing clear guidance and oversight.
• Maintain high standards of organization, accountability, and execution across all productions.
• Compile comprehensive bid packages including bids, bid letters, calendars, and service bids tailored to client, agency, director, and EP needs.
• Work closely with leadership to translate creative ideas into executable production plans.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure productions remain on budget.
• Reconcile project-level production accounting with MGX Creative’s company-wide accounting team.
• Maintain and oversee organization of production documents across Dropbox, Google Suite, Wrapbook, Notion, and other internal systems.
• Maintain and improve company templates, workflows, and documentation.
• Oversee the organization and growth of MGX Creative’s production database, including a robust network of producers, crew members, and vendors. 
• Maintain and update a Rolodex of international partners to support global productions.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Post Production to ensure a smooth handoff from production to post-production.
• Stay current on industry regulations, union and non-union guidelines, and ensure compliance across all productions.
• Actively participate in leadership meetings, weekly production meetings, and quarterly company off-sites.
• Help translate company strategy into actionable plans within the production department.
• Contribute insights that align production operations with MGX Creative’s broader business goals.

Results & Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• Projects consistently delivered on time and on budget
• Exceptional and friendly client and talent experience, fostering repeat partnerships
• High satisfaction among directors, producers, and production teams
• Bid packages that are accurate, polished, and error-free
• Seamless production-to-post handoffs
• The development and revamp of production systems and documentation
• A strong, reliable network of crew members and vendors
• Project wraps completed on time with zero errors
• Efficient production workflows that allow MGX Creative to scale its output

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a senior production role such as Head of Production, Senior Producer, or Line Producer.
• Experience bidding and executing commercials, branded content, digital series, live content, and photo shoots.
• Ability to bid productions ranging from social content to large-scale multi-million dollar productions, both domestically and internationally.
• Deep understanding of union and non-union production guidelines, including SAG and IATSE compliance.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously.
• Proven leadership experience managing production teams and freelance crews.
• Strong relationships with crew members, vendors, and production partners.
• Proficiency in production workflows, budgeting, scheduling, and documentation systems.
• A proactive problem solver with strong decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
• Passion for storytelling and building a collaborative, high-performing production culture.

Benefits Perks

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits 
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off policy
• This is a Los Angeles, CA based role
• Hybrid, remote workflow allowing the option to primarily work from home, unless needed at the MGX office or on set 
• Flexibility for occasional weekend work if needed 

Salary Range:

$110,000 - $150,000 (Salary Incentive Bonuses)

Commitment to Diversity

MGX Creative is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that reflects the communities and cultures our work engages with. We believe that a broad range of perspectives strengthens creativity, collaboration, and innovation across our team. As an equal opportunity employer, MGX Creative hires and promotes talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We actively strive to foster an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered — both within our company and in our relationships with clients, collaborators, and partners.