Head of Production at eRecruiter Nigeria

eRecruiter Nigeria has deep knowledge of Human resources and recruitment. Our business is in Talent acquisition, recruitment, outsourcing and everything that revolves around Talent. From acquisition to testing return on investment (ROI) on talent and everything in between. Our goal is to re-define the Nigerian recruitment industry. In the last two years eRecruiter Nigeria has evolved to become a strong recruitment consulting brand in Nigeria. We have successfully expanded our operations to different practice areas. These practices cover various sectors: Financial Services, Oil & Gas and Power, FMCG, Hospitality and Retail, Professional Services and Construction. Each practice is supported by a cloud-based applicant tracking system (ATS) enabling consultants, wherever they are in the world, to access the same information. This way, our efficiency as a business is unparalleled. Also our approach of developing strong relationships with top professionals, each practice area is able to specialise in identifying and supplying high quality, hard-to-find, local and international candidates to our clients. Our Capabilities: Contingency Recruitment Executive Search Contract/Interim Managed Services Recruitment Training Recruitment Strategy Design Recruitment Benchmarking International Recruitment

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.

Method of Application

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