POD Head – Content & Production

Job Title:

POD Head - Content & Production

Location:

Mumbai
Total experience:
12+ yrs

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced  POD Head / Show runner  to lead one or more integrated content pods responsible for delivering high-quality creative work across social media, branded content, digital campaigns, and video-first storytelling.

This is a leadership role that combines  creative thinking, production expertise, operational excellence, and people management . The POD Head will own the end-to-end delivery of campaigns from understanding client objectives and shaping creative execution to managing production teams, timelines, budgets, and overall quality.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, can manage multiple brands simultaneously, and has the ability to inspire teams while ensuring flawless execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pod Leadership & Ownership
Lead and manage an integrated content pod comprising creative, strategy, production, and post-production teams.
Take complete ownership of assigned brands and ensure successful campaign delivery from brief to final execution.
Build a collaborative, high-performance culture within the pod.
Mentor team members and provide regular feedback to drive growth and accountability.
Allocate resources effectively across projects to maximize productivity and efficiency.

2. Creative & Content Excellence
Partner with Creative Directors, Content Heads, and Strategy teams to shape compelling campaign ideas.
Ensure every piece of content meets the highest creative and storytelling standards.
Challenge teams to deliver fresh, platform-native, and culturally relevant ideas.
Maintain consistency in quality across all deliverables including reels, branded films, digital campaigns, and always-on social content.
Drive innovation by encouraging experimentation with new formats and storytelling techniques.

3. Production Leadership
Oversee the complete production lifecycle including pre-production, shoot execution, post-production, and final delivery.
Collaborate with Directors, DoPs, Production Managers, Editors, Stylists, and Art teams to ensure seamless execution.
Ensure productions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the approved creative vision.
Anticipate production challenges and proactively develop solutions.

4. Client Partnership & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary leadership contact for assigned clients alongside Business and Account teams.
Participate in client presentations, creative reviews, and campaign discussions.
Build long-term client relationships through proactive communication and consistent delivery excellence.
Handle escalations with professionalism while maintaining client confidence.

5. Operational Excellence
Drive efficient planning, scheduling, and project execution across multiple simultaneous campaigns.
Monitor project health, delivery timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
Ensure adherence to internal workflows, approvals, and quality standards.

6. Financial Ownership
Own project profitability and resource utilization across the pod.
Monitor production budgets and ensure optimal cost management.
Work closely with Finance and Production teams to maintain commercial discipline.
Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets without compromising creative quality.

7. Team Development
Coach, mentor, and develop creative and production talent.
Conduct regular performance reviews and identify learning opportunities.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-energy work environment.
Encourage innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement across the team.

8. Business Growth
Collaborate with Business Directors on new business pitches and client opportunities.
Support capability presentations and credentials for prospective clients.
Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts through innovative content solutions.
Contribute to the overall growth and success of the business.

Required Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
Excellent understanding of social media ecosystems and digital-first content.
Deep knowledge of end-to-end production workflows.
Strong project management and operational planning skills.
Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and profitability.
Excellent stakeholder management and client servicing skills.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
Ability to…