Production Director

think true – production director

think true is a statement. An action. A commitment to ourselves, our clients, and our work.

our mission is to build the best brand experiences by placing the who at the heart of our why
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we create community impact through sports, entertainment, and culture.

we are a minority-owned agency.

we are empowered by our people.

we are think true.

as production director, youare responsible for all elements of the production for each assigned project/event from start to finish and for executing the approved production-specific scope of work in support of client goals and objectives. General responsibilities include management of all production related personnel including, but not limited to, internal producers, outside vendors/suppliers, and will involve leading multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of activation.

this person will also play a critical role in the development of programs which will include, concept development, feasibility work, development of the overall project plan, comprehensive pre-production work, budget development, management and tracking p/l, and the overall quality of projects/events. By working closely with internal and external teams in a collaborative manner this person is responsible for executing the approved production-specific scope of work.

you’re a true team player with expertise in experiential marketing strategy. Your leadership elevates the agency’s production output, resulting in award-winning work. You have the passion to crank up brand impact for some of the world’s leading companies.

• contribute to the rich authentic culture of thinktrue.
• manage, mentor, and motivate junior production staff.
• assist business development efforts in determining feasibility of projects/events and establishing production budgets for new business proposals (rfps). Attend pitch meetings as needed.
• serve as primary production team contact throughout project/event with internal and external teams.
• collaborate with senior level production, account, creative, strategy, and technology in establishing a comprehensive project plan.
• direct and oversee all production related communications, documentation, and required deliverables required by the project in a timely, detailed, efficient, professional, and courteous manner, always maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• ensure staff execute at the highest level of industry standards and in accordance with company policies and sops.
• establish and maintain best practices and processes that meet client needs and provide continual improvement to our operations.
• create, manage and meticulously track detailed event and operational timelines.
• produce detailed operational plans, including servicing and delivery schedules, load in and strike schedules, accessibility issues, on-site communications, weather preparedness and contingency planning.
• implement plans for staffing procedures, budget tracking, project timelines, critical paths, production schedules, run of show, meeting agendas, contingency and emergency actions, etc. Created.
• keep senior level production staff briefed, as applicable, on a regular basis, related to any revisions to sow’s and budgets.
• recruit, hire and manage production crews and staff based on project need.
• act as liaison with public safety officials, municipalities and law enforcement agencies as needed.
• source and secure new vendors in accordance with the company’s sop’s and policies. This includes competitive triple bidding, negotiation and obtaining signed contracts.
• monitor and provide feedback on performances of vendors.
• submit all status reports, photo/digital documentation, and other evidence of production as required by account team and…