Production Manager - CPT at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

What the job entails:

• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage and maintain post-production and administrative processes to completion including, but not limited to the trafficking of campaign reports, updating campaign inventory document, competition administration, A-Z indexing, TASTE mailbox management as well as assisting multimedia designer with the archiving of content.
• Manage and maintain excellent relationships with freelancers, suppliers, and outsourced service providers, ensuring all external service providers supporting the team are suitably qualified, competent, working closely alongside suppliers and internal teams from initial concept, briefing and pre-production through to final execution to ensure alignment to project goals and deliverables.
• Receive briefs, co-ordinate meetings and manage activities of internal resources accordingly, and support the team aligned to project goals and deliverables;
• Direct and monitor workflow & communication between teams on a daily basis, implementing timely corrective actions to keep projects on track and assisting teams where necessary to ensure project completion.
• Escalate resource needs and timeline issues with GOM promptly.
• Keep track of commercial campaigns daily to ensure paid content goes up timeously and client expectations are met.
• Assist team members where required on all platforms eg basketing of recipes, image research, making of PDFs for freelance contributors. 
• Evaluate outcomes and identify areas for process improvement, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as any industry regulations and standards throughout project execution.
• Maintain clear and concise communication throughout each project, including project briefs and progress reports, and ensure all relevant files are correctly saved and archived for audit purposes.

What you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in project management or a related qualification
• At least 2 years proven experience as a production and or project manager, preferably in an agency environment
• A thorough understanding of media content production across multiple platforms (print, digital and video)
• A proven track record of planning and managing integrated, content-driven campaigns and/or projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• A high proficiency in relevant software and applications, including but not limited to MS Office and Asana with basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Indesign and CHASE an advantage
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with teams across multiple levels of seniority to achieve project goals.
• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team.