Description
Position at AJ+
Job Title: Production Executive Location: Doha Employment Type: Full-time Department: AJ+ Arabic Job Summary: We're looking for an ambitious and proactive Production Executive to take on a pivotal role in our production team. This is an exciting, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Under the guidance of the Head of Production, you’ll be at the heart of operations, driving key elements to ensure smooth and successful delivery. Key responsibilities:
Own the logistics: You’ll be the go-to for coordinating production operations, ensuring every detail is meticulously planned and executed.
Keep budgets in check: Track and manage production costs, ensuring all projects run efficiently and within scope.
Lead the follow-up on contracts: Stay on top of CAD and contract processes, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
Ensure timely payments: You’ll ensure financial payments are on track, from freelancers to talents, keeping production moving forward.
Cross-department collaboration: Partner with multiple teams to align content needs, manage equipment, and tackle administrative tasks with precision.
Liaise with production supervisors and EP: communicate effectively with all members of the production team and independent producers
Construct and manage detailed schedules: for shoots/Studio’s/ as necessary
• Ensure successful delivery of the production: editorial specifications and deadlines, responding to changing circumstances and re-planning as necessary
Provide timely, accurate financial forecasts: progress reports, identifying problems/risks in time to deliver workable solutions and managing these as soon as they are identified
Identify and set up location requirements: for production, and liaise with all relevant bodies regarding permissions and other logistical factors
Contribute to the production review process: analyzing effectiveness of schedules and negotiated deals
Produce production on paperwork: accurately and in line with requirements as requested
Assist in the day-to-day management of the production: both in-house and/or for independent comm
Key qualifications:
Strong organizational skills with a talent for juggling multiple priorities.
A knack for budget management, ensuring no financial detail goes unnoticed.
Communication skills that help you bridge the gap between production teams, management, and external collaborators.
A relentless drive to meet tight deadlines while keeping everything running like
clockwork.
Are you a problem-solver with a passion for production?
If you’re ready for a fast-paced challenge and eager to make a significant impact in documentary production, we want you on our team. Bring your expertise and energy!
