Director of Production
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At Doing Things, our process is unique, but our purpose is clear. We connect consumers across the world through humor and happiness. Doing Things is responsible for the funniest, most shareable, and culturally relevant memes and video content on the Internet. The company is making ordinary life relatable, humorous and entertaining through a portfolio that includes some of the most popular brands built on Instagram, including Middle Class Fancy, Shithead Steve, Overheard, Recess Therapy, Bob Does Sports and Animals Doing Things, among others. Through its IP, Doing Things fuels consumer products, branded content, video licensing, publishing and original entertainment across digital and linear TV.Founded in 2017, Doing Things touts more than 35+ unique brands and delivers more than 100 pieces of original and curated content daily to an audience of more than 94 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snap. This includes the company's fast-growing direct-to-consumer products business, featuring comedic apparel and accessories based on what's trending, as well as our Breezy golf apparel line.Today, Doing Things is looking to expand its team as we extend our reach to bring smiles to millions of new community members across the globe.Job DescriptionDoing Things is looking for a Director of Production to lead and scale execution across all original social-first video shows. The Director of Production will own end-to-end production: building systems, managing budgets and timelines, and leading a growing team of Production Managers and Video Editors. They'll collaborate with our in-house creative teams to bring existing shows and emerging ideas to life. The ideal candidate has led production at a digital-first media company and knows how to build scalable, flexible systems that support growing creative teams. They have a deep understanding of meme humor, internet culture, and a track record of launching viral social media shows across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.This is a hybrid role, seeking candidates in the New York City area.Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end production operations across all original content (branded and editorial) ensuring successful execution at scale
• Build and manage production systems, calendars, and workflows to support on-time and on-budget execution
• Collaborate closely with Creative Producers and Production Managers to translate ideas into established shows with highly engaged and loyal audiences on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Create, manage, optimize production budgets, timelines, and resourcing plans from new shows to lean fast-turn projects to established legacy series
• Maintain and grow a network of freelance talent and vendors for production and post-production needs
• Oversee on the ground execution for key shoots and trouble shoot high-stakes or complex productions as needed
• Manage, mentor, and scale a team of Production Managers and Video Editors that span multiple shows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Brand Partnerships, Legal, and Finance teams

Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of experience in video production (Director of Video or Head of Production) with a proven track record of leading production in digital media
• Experience leading production on viral (and funny) social media shows
• Fluency in meme humor, internet culture, social first content, and social metrics across Instagram/Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube
• Strong background in leading multiple productions simultaneously
• Experience leading production teams and overseeing budgets, schedules, and cross-department workflows
• Deep understanding of production logistics, equipment, and financial reporting
• Strong mentorship and leadership skills with experience mentoring production teams

What We OfferAt Doing Things, you make an immediate impact. Doing Things is a start-up made up of smart, talented and driven people looking for other potential team members with the same attitude of innovation and excellence. We offer incredible opportunities to learn and work on projects that are at the forefront of the internet media landscape and are transforming digital advertising. We offer competitive compensation that includes cutting edge work and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup with a proven product.The base salary for this position at the time of posting will range from $130 to $150k. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.EOEAt Doing Things, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our brands and our community. Doing Things is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.DisclaimerDoing Things does not interview candidates via email and job offers are only extended after a thorough interview process involving phone and/or video interviews. If you receive a suspicious email regarding a position with Doing Things and/or a job offer, please do not respond. Forward that email to ...@doingthings.com.Powered by JazzHRX5Yp2cToka

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• Seniority levelDirector

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• Employment typeFull-time

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• Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• IndustriesInternet Publishing

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