Production Lead

First 30 Days – Audit & Foundations

• Audit current photo/video assets, processes, and external partners.
• Map existing content needs across SMM, Events, and Growth.
• Define technical baseline — equipment, tools, editing standards.
• Build an internal production tracker (pipeline + calendar + status board).

First 60 Days – Build and Test the Machine

• Deliver first batch of content pieces (video + photo + short form + podcast pilot).
• Set weekly production cadence with SMM Lead and freelancers.
• Onboard reliable freelance editors / videographers.
• Create templates for shoot briefs, post-production checklists, and equipment requests.
• Deliver first batch of content pieces (video + photo + short form + podcast pilot).

First 90 Days – Scale & Structure

• Launch monthly content calendar aligned with SMM Lead’s strategy.
• Implement budget tracking and freelancer evaluation system.
• Set up a livestreaming process for events with full visual direction
• Expand content production capacity through AI integration
• Ensure mass production of content both for the project’s needs and for external clients on a turnkey basis
• Set up a team: mobile videographers, corporate blog hosts, etc.

Impact in 6 month

• Fully operational Daos hub studio producing regular high-quality content.
• Standardized production framework ready for scale to multiple locations.
• Clear content metrics dashboard co-owned with SMM Lead (time-to-publish, cost per asset, engagement lift).
• Established network of trusted freelancers / studios for peak load support.

What You Will Do

• Lead the full production lifecycle — from concept and planning to shooting, post-production, and delivery
• Manage video and photo shoots across Daos events, community moments, and partner activations
• Oversee editing, color grading, audio, and ensure final assets meet creative and brand standards
• Work closely with the SMM Lead, Design, and Events teams to align content with campaign goals
• Source, onboard, and manage a network of freelance talent and production agencies as needed
• Maintain and optimize all production equipment, tools, and operational budgets
• Build and manage a centralized, well-organized asset library (video, photo, podcast)
• Track content performance and continuously improve creative outputs based on data and feedback
• Develop repeatable workflows, templates, and production standards to ensure quality and scalability
• Client briefing on turnkey content production and mass content creation using AI

What You Need to Have

• Significant experience in video production (preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in shooting events, online products, podcasts, music videos, and teasers)
• Strong showreel with examples (conferences, music videos, branded content, short-form)
• Proven experience in fast, high-volume content creation
• Deep understanding of social media formats: Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts
• Experience with conference/event shoots (livestream is a plus, can be trained)
• Basic knowledge of podcast production: sound recording, editing, publishing
• Strong project management skills: timelines, planning, budgeting
• Confident in post-production supervision (editing, color, sound)
• Experience working with freelance creatives and managing outsourced teams
• Ability to prepare and communicate basic production budgets and scopes

Soft Skills

• Ownership mindset — acts like a builder, not just executor
• Fast, independent, solution-driven
• Strong creative sense and visual taste
• Comfortable working directly with founders and partners
• Structured and detail-oriented
• Team player — able to coordinate with cross-functional teams