Manager - Media Production (DB)

JASARA PMC is looking for a seasoned Manager - Media Production to lead efforts on the Entertainment City Project. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the creation of an innovative and vibrant entertainment and cultural destination within the region. As the Media Production Manager, you will oversee the entire production process for multimedia content, coordinating with various teams to ensure that projects are executed with the utmost creativity and efficiency. You will be responsible for defining the visual and narrative direction of media productions, from conceptualization to post-production, ensuring alignment with the project's vision and goals. If you are an experienced media professional with a passion for entertainment and an eye for detail, we invite you to be part of this transformative project.

Responsibilities

• Experience required in producing media content specific for theme parks and LBE projects.
• Manages the development and integration for all scopes related to experiential digital media content.
• Manages, coaches and mentors junior staff to successfully contribute to the department deliverables, behaviors, and safety culture.
• Presents a regular media development progress report update to the Project Executive and regularly keeps informed of ongoing activities, developments, and issues.
• Manages key processes related to tendering and contract management by working with internal parties to develop necessary documentation and required scope inputs.
• Collaborates with various internal departments and external parties to effectively manage the required interfaces to reach the stated goals within the project program.
• Manages media development in coordination with external media consultants from concept through to site integration stages ensuring conformity to the project stated objectives, and in line with Ways of Working (WOW).
• Works closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to fully understand project requirements and create innovative media production solutions that satisfy standards.
• Manages the media review, approval, and sign-off process by all stakeholders such as IP, Park Operations, LDC, Client Creative, Creative Guardianship consultants, etc.
• Manages critical mock-ups and workshops in coordination with external consultants and contractors to mitigate possible show integration and media development issues.
• Assesses media consultant submittals to ensure quality and technical conformity with appropriate compliance to correct processes and procedures.
• Facilitates and coordinates the distribution of all media and show information to relevant stakeholders and consultants.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective on-site integration activities of media deliverables to ensure commercial, technical, and creative compliance with the project objective.
• Supports other project districts with media development requests as required by the business.
• Prepares and participates in key media presentations to internal senior management as required by the business.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Media / Film / TV Production, Arts, Communication, Project Management, or relevant field of study.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in media production and integration specifically for theme parks or other LBE.
• Expert knowledge in audio and video content production processes and industry standards.
• Firsthand experience in producing and managing media pipelines such as film production and postproduction, VFX, CGI, 3D / 2D animation, music composition, sound design, VO recording, etc.
• Proficiency in project management tools required.
• Relevant experience in managing and producing media for non-conventional formats and pipelines such as stereoscopic, projection mapping, augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, game development preferred.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of media software and related tools is necessary.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premier Pro, After Effects, etc.) preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya and UNREAL software preferred. Proficiency in other 3D software is an advantage.
• Previous KSA/Middle East experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Arabic or Japanese Language is an advantage.
• Foster a culture of flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing business requirements.
• Leverages exceptional written and verbal skills in English to effectively articulate ideas, strategies, and project performance to a range of audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Expertly manages and prioritizes the workload, deadline driven.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with attention to detail, is necessary.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Major program experience – managing multiple projects, conflicting priorities, and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing media vendors to deliver on time and on budget while maintaining quality and creative intent.