Production and Studio Manager (Northern Suburbs (Cape) at PEP

Description

• The Production & Studio Manager's primary responsibility is to provide strategic leadership for Content Production, governing the end-to-end lifecycle of high-volume creative assets by managing internal studio operations and external production partnerships. This role leads the team that plans, executes, and delivers high-quality content while a key focus remains on driving commercial efficiency through cost analysis, stakeholder management, and full ownership of the operational budget.

Requirements

• Strategic Content Leadership: Provide strategic direction for all content production, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of high-volume creative assets.
• Studio and Resource Management: Oversee all internal studio equipment and resources (Photographers, DTP Operators), ensuring the studio is adequately resourced and running efficiently.
• Commercial Efficiency: Drive commercial value by rigorously analysing production costs against output, constantly seeking to reduce external spend and enhance process efficiency.
• Project & Workflow Governance: Develop and maintain the master studio production calendar, manage critical paths, translate marketing objectives into clear briefs, and proactively identify/resolve workflow bottlenecks.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary operational contact between creative teams, production studios, and core business units (Buying, Planning, eCommerce), managing complex relationships and 3rd-party supplier contracts.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and manage the team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment with the overall marketing strategy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Media Production, Project Management, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in Studio Management, Program/Traffic Management, or as an Integrated Producer within a high-volume retail, creative, or agency environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and workflow/project management software (e.g., Trello, Asana, WorkBook).
• Familiarity with PIM (Product Information Management) and DAM (Digital Asset Management) systems
• Solid understanding of Digital Marketing Production and delivery
• Ability to identify issues and resolve those quickly 
• Meticulous attention to detail is required 
• Ability to manage tasks correctly 
• Solid relationship management skills with the ability to integrate cross functionally 
• Proactive and self-motivated person 
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills UJ
• Competencies required: Initiative, Structuring, Planning, Vitality, Analysing 

Closing date: Friday, 13 March 2026