Executive Producer/Head of Production, Children's Animation [C5150]

In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for the successful content delivery of one of the company’s most important brands – across all formats. THE COMPANY Our client is an award-winning children’s animation company with shows playing on over a hundred platforms globally. THE ROLE As Executive Producer, you will be responsible for the successful content delivery of one of the company’s most important brands – across all formats. Key Responsibilities: Drive a cohesive approach across Studio teams to ensure all content is delivered on time and on budget Ensure content meets all creative points as signed off by Chief Creative Officer Lead an ongoing schedule of content across several projects, pipelines and formats Lead and mentor a team of creative and production staff fostering a culture of creativity and excellence Collaborate with Development and creative team in development of creative concepts and content ideas Develop and manage production budgets, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently Be accountable for the output and quality delivered by third party studios and partners Work closely with commercial teams to ensure content hits business objectives Work closely with Chief Creative Officer to ensure integrity of the brand is maintained and improved Work with internal stakeholders to assess opportunities to improve, scale and elevate production THE PERSON You will have extensive experience of overseeing complex animated projects within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Long form experience is ideal but we would also consider candidates with a background in short-form/commercials animation. With excellent budgeting skills, you will have a deep expertise in managing both in-house production management & creative teams as well as outsourced partners. Superb communication skills are absolutely essential for this role, as is the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and changing priorities. NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.com Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.com.