Head of Production bei Saylor Agency

About Saylor
Saylor is an LA-based social-led 360 creative agency with entertainment in its DNA. We craft ideas across social, experiential, digital, and beyond, turning cultural moments into entertainment‑worthy stories and spark conversation everywhere audiences gather. Our clients include Netflix, Disney, Amazon, Hulu, Paramount+, and more.

We’re a tight‑knit crew of creatives, strategists, and makers who collaborate without ego, stay curious, and always show up for one another. We foster a supportive space where diverse perspectives are celebrated, hierarchy never blocks great ideas, and everyone is empowered to jump in, solve problems, and push creative boundaries together.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a Head of Production to lead Saylor’s production function.

This role will oversee all aspects of content and campaign production, ensuring seamless execution from concept through delivery. You’ll manage and mentor a team of Producers and our Post-Production team, building the structure, processes, and culture that enable high-quality, efficient, and innovative production across the agency.

The Head of Production will partner closely with account, creative, and strategy leads, balancing creative ambition with operational excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has a proven ability to scale production functions.

Location & Salary
This is a full-time, exempt role with a salary of $160,000-$200,000, depending on experience based in Los Angeles. This is a hybrid role, working out of our office in Echo Park.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of content and campaign production, from budgeting and scheduling to execution and delivery.
• Ensure production meets creative vision, client expectations, and Saylor’s quality standards.
• Manage resource allocation across projects to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and grow Saylor’s production and post-production teams.
• Set clear goals, provide coaching and mentorship, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and creative problem-solving.
• Develop and implement scalable production processes, workflows, and tools that support cross-departmental collaboration.
• Build and manage production schedules and resourcing plans across multiple concurrent projects.
• Track project health, flag risks early, and implement solutions to keep work on time and on budget.
• Oversee production budgets, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and profitability.
• Negotiate with vendors, freelancers, and external partners to achieve best value while maintaining quality.
• Partner with finance and leadership on forecasting, resourcing, and margin management.
• Serve as a Saylor’s production point of contact for key clients, building trust through proactive communication and reliable delivery.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, and account leads to align production approaches with project goals and client needs.
• Advocate for production best practices and set clear expectations with both internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of production experience in an agency, studio, or production company, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep expertise in content production across formats (digital, social, broadcast, experiential, influencer, etc.).
• Strong understanding of post-production workflows and best practices.
• Proven experience managing production budgets, schedules, and resources at scale.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent client-facing communication and negotiation skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, 401k, flexible paid time off, and great opportunities for growth within the company.

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Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.​​ Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.