ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
LONDON, UK
Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office per week. We operate a Fix + Flex model, with Wednesdays and Thursdays as our two Fix Days, when everyone is in the office, and the third day is Flex for you - either Monday, Tuesday, or Friday.
A benchmarked salary between £55,080 to £61,560 based on your level within our progression framework.
WHO WE ARE
We are Born Social, a social-first creative agency that brings brand building into the social era. We have a track record of delivering transformation for iconic brands like Guinness, Ford, and Barclays, led by our team of social natives and brand experts, underpinned by technology.
Backed by the strength of a brilliant business that's proudly B-Corp certified, we're consistently recognised as one of the best places to work.
We're looking for an Associate Production Director to lead production across the agency, working hand-in-hand with our Head of Production to set the bar for ambitious, social-first production. You'll work across brands like Ford, Barclays and Guinness, Smirnoff, and more - like all of our Producers, you won't be tied to a single account but flexing across our roster.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
You'll lead by doing: personally running complex, multi-market shoots and post production to hit creative ambition, timelines, budget and delivery with the highest level of attention to detail and craft - troubleshooting on the day when things don't go to plan
You'll set and uphold craft standards across every production, partnering with Creative and Design to elevate output, and ensuring compliance, health & safety and duty of care standards are met on every shoot
You'll help lead production operations; scoping creative into production plans, reviewing and signing off estimates pulled together by the wider Producer team, and managing markup and supplier negotiations to keep margins strong
You'll strengthen and scale our production partner network, building senior relationships with talent, directors, crews and suppliers
You'll work hand-in-hand with our Head of Production to nurture a team culture that reflects our values and supports development, including the growth of your direct reports, and continuously review our production processes to help the team work more efficiently
You'll travel across the EU, and occasionally to the US, to run shoots on the ground
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You're an accomplished producer with a strong track record in both line and agency producing, having led productions end-to-end - from scoping, pre-production through to post and delivery
You live and breathe social-first production, and know what it takes to make work that lands for audiences and clients alike - ideally with agency experience across big-name global brands
You're commercially sharp - scoping to meet budgets and confident reviewing and signing off scopes pulled together by other Producers
You've built a well-established black book of top-notch directors, crews and production partners
You know your way around talent management - usage fees, talent contracts and location permits are second nature to you
You've got a good understanding of on-set compliance, health & safety and duty of care standards, and stay calm when things don't go to plan
You're a people-first leader - you've helped lead and develop a team before, and you're invested in nurturing junior production talent, supporting with recruitment as we grow
You're organised and commercially minded, comfortable running multiple productions at once in a fast-paced environment where deadlines land simultaneously
You're confident, vocal and professional - equally comfortable pitching ideas, presenting to senior clients, and running the set on shoot day
NICE TO HAVE
Experience producing beyond social - TVC, broadcast, DOOH or longform - bringing additional craft and rigour to our social-first approach
APA training such as the APA Masterclass or Production Safety Passport
NO GRIT NO PEARL
No Grit No Pearl is our creative mantra – a single-minded statement of intent that defines how we get to great work and the standard we hold ourselves to. Because we believe the best work isn't formed instantly, they're shaped through commitment, care, and perseverance. Grit isn’t about grind - it’s about staying curious, pushing ideas, and appreciating the process to reach the Pearl - work we’re proud of, created to the highest standard that makes a lasting impact.
VALUES
Our values aim to pinpoint the magic ingredients for us at our best. We look for people who share our values and can add to our culture.
️ See Challenge as Opportunity... is about our attitude and to be very clear, this is not a value of optimism, nor is it about loving every challenge.
️ Say It Simply... is how we communicate. Think of the basic rules of communication - honest, clear, confident.
️ Do What You Say... is the crux of our reputation and longevity. When you join Born Social, our trust is fully given. It is yours to lose.
️ Make Each Other Better... is about our culture of collaboration and commitment to development. We are only as good as the people around us so we all take responsibility for developing each other, as well as ourselves.
️ Consciously Contribute...is bigger than all the others. It ensures we grow right. It broadens our focus beyond Born Social and cements our commitment to doing what’s just, not what’s easy or immediately self-serving.
BORN SOCIAL CROUD
Born Social is proud to be part of Croud. Together we are a global, full service media, creative and data agency. We operate as a unique scaled network of Intelligent, Creative Specialists, enabling us to deliver superior brand outcomes and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.
EVERYONE'S WELCOME
We celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds here at Born Social. As an equal opportunities employer, we believe in the power of an inclusive and representative team. We welcome applications regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, family, or parental status. We don’t simply comply with the Equality Act, we go further and take pride in building a stronger and more creative work environment, committed to inclusion, diversity, and representation.
Please note: Internal candidates may be considered for this position as part of the selection process, in line with our commitment to transparent and fair recruitment.
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