Vice President, Global Head of Post Production & Production Services

What You'll Do

You will report into the SVP, Future Creative

• Post-Production Operations: Design and implement the end-to-end post-production pipeline: ingest, editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics and approval, and final delivery. Establish platform-specific delivery specifications for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, CTV, podcast platforms, and on-site. Build standardized workflows that maintain quality while ensuring scale.
• Digital Asset Management: Lead the implementation and management of the enterprise DAM/MAM/PAM systems. Define metadata standards, tagging taxonomy, and naming conventions across all Future brands. Build the IP lifecycle framework: editorial creation through commercial packaging to licensing and data monetisation. Ensure all assets are tagged, cleared, and ready for multi-lifecycle commercial use.
• AI & Automation: Partner with the Tiger Team and enterprise AI team to inform and implement automation touchpoints across the post-production pipeline. Track efficiency gains and report quarterly on time-saved and output multiplication metrics. Important targets include automating social re-cuts from long-form content. You will convert one 12-min video into 20-50 versions of assets in minutes compared to hours. Additionally, important targets include caption and subtitle generation across languages, thumbnail creation and A/B testing, and multi-platform reformatting.
• Production Services and Freelance Network: Build and manage a global freelance production services network covering editing, color, sound, motion graphics, and archival. Establish service-level agreements, rate cards, and quality benchmarks. Manage production services budget and vendor relationships. Ensure the network can flex to meet seasonal demand and tentpole production peaks.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Implement quality control checkpoints across all output at defined stages of the post-production pipeline. Manage rights clearance, music licensing, talent release tracking, and FTC compliance for branded content. Ensure all assets in the DAM are cleared and documented for commercial use, licensing, and CTV distribution.
• 24/5 Global Operations: Design and operate a dual-hub production model (NYC and London) that provides production services coverage across time zones. Establish handoff protocols, shared project management systems, and unified quality standards. Build the operational rhythm that allows you to complete work started in London in New York and vice versa.

Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve

You are a systems-builder who combines deep technical expertise in post-production with the operational discipline to run a global production services function at scale. They understand both the craft of post-production and the business logic of content infrastructure.

• 10–15+ years in post-production leadership or production operations at a media company, studio, or production house
• Experience building and scaling post-production departments or centralized production services responsibilities
• Deep technical knowledge across editing (Premiere, Avid, DaVinci Resolve), color, sound, and motion graphics workflows
• Experience implementing and managing DAM systems at enterprise scale
• Track record with AI-assisted production tools and workflow automation
• Experience managing global, multi-hub production operations across time zones
• Background in rights management, music licensing, and content compliance
• Experience building infrastructure that enables creativity at scale
• Rigorous about quality control and delivery standards
• Experienced in managing large freelance networks and vendor relationships
• Data-driven: tracks efficiency, throughput, and quality metrics obsessively

What's In It For You

The expected range for this role is $162,00 - $200,000

As well as more great perks, including:

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan

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This is a Hybrid role from our New York office, working three days from the office and two from home.

Who We Are

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility: Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We're building a workplace where we value, respect, and empower everyone to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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