A leading social media and digital communications agency in the region is seeking an experienced Head of Video Content Creation to lead one of the largest in-house video teams in the Middle East. This is a senior leadership role overseeing 40+ videographers, editors, photographers, and production specialists — with a strong emphasis on producing high-quality, short-form, social-first content for major government and public-sector initiatives.

Role Overview

The Head of Video Content Creation will drive the creative, operational, and production vision for all video output. You will oversee ideation, conceptualization, workflows, team performance, and overall content excellence across platforms. The role requires strong creative leadership, deep social-first expertise, and the ability to manage high-volume video production in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 40+ creators and production specialists
Build workflows, creative standards, and production guidelines
Oversee daily operations, performance reviews, and capability development
Manage hiring needs, team structure, and resource planning

Creative Direction & Ideation

Drive ideation and concept development for short-form video content
Translate briefs into compelling visual concepts and storyboards
Ensure creative output is culturally aligned and optimized for platform behavior
Maintain high standards in storytelling, framing, pacing, and editing

Short-Form Social Media Expertise

Develop best practices for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, BTS content, micro-stories, motion assets
Stay ahead of platform shifts, trends, and audience behavior
Produce timely, topical content aligned with communication guidelines

Production Oversight

Oversee pre-production, shoots, and post-production processes
Uphold quality control across camera work, editing, color grading, sound, and delivery
Ensure rapid turnaround for high-volume content needs
Manage equipment, studio setup, and asset organization

Stakeholder Collaboration

Understand objectives and ensure messaging accuracy for key stakeholders
Present creative concepts, gather feedback, and guide teams accordingly
Collaborate with Account, Creative, and Strategy teams for smooth execution

Strategic & Operational Contribution

Enhance and evolve the agency's video capabilities and output formats
Introduce new technologies, workflows, and production efficiencies
Support budgeting, forecasting, and resource optimization
Maintain scalable processes while ensuring creative excellence

Qualifications & Requirements

10+ years of experience in video production or content creation
Proven experience managing large creative/production teams
Strong creative vision with hands-on experience in short-form content
Deep understanding of social platforms, trends, and communication standards
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Experience working on public-sector or government initiatives is a strong advantage