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Mills James is seeking an experienced Post Production Supervisor to lead a high-performing team of editors, visual effects artists, and audio engineers. This leadership role combines operational oversight, creative collaboration, financial accountability, and strategic planning to ensure exceptional post-production outcomes for a wide range of client projects.

The Post Production Supervisor provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for all post-production activities. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality creative output, accurate project scoping, and on-time delivery while supporting long-term departmental growth and innovation.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, technical expertise in post-production operations, and the ability to align creative goals with business objectives in an evolving media production industry.

• Lead and supervise a postproduction team of approximately 18 employees, including editors, motion graphics artists, visual effects specialists, audio engineers, scheduling and freelance talent.
• Partner with scheduling and operations support staff to coordinate daily assignments and project priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on accountability, creativity, and professional growth.
• Mentor team members and support skill development, coaching, and performance improvement.
Workflow Management
• Oversee all postproduction operations, including:
• Media ingest, management, and archival processes

Spot distribution and final delivery o File conversion and technical workflows

• Project setup and editorial pipeline management o Resource scheduling and utilization planning
• Identify, recruit, hire and onboard editorial, motion graphics, and audio professionals
• Develop and refine workflows to improve scalability, efficiency, and quality.
• Identify production risks and implement solutions to avoid schedule disruptions or workflow bottlenecks.

Strategic Planning & Financial Oversight

• Manage postproduction scheduling to balance staffing, deadlines, utilization, and profit margins.
• Participate in project pricing, estimating, and budgeting for postproduction services.
• Monitor department costs against estimates and provide reporting to leadership.
• Support longterm planning for staffing, infrastructure, and process improvements.
Vendor & Talent Management
• Negotiate and maintain relationships with external vendors and postproduction service providers.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard freelance editorial, motion graphics, and audio professionals as project needs require.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and talent pipelines to strengthen department capabilities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with creative, production, engineering, IT, and executive teams to: o Assess project scope and technical requirements
• Build accurate timelines and budgets o Align creative expectations with operational capacity
• Ensure all final deliverables meet internal quality standards and client expectations.
Success in this position includes:
• Delivering postproduction projects on time and within budget
• Maintaining high client satisfaction through quality and responsiveness
• Building a strong, engaged, and highperforming team
• Improving operational workflows for greater efficiency and scalability
• Successfully identifying and hiring top creative and technical talent
• Staying ahead of industry trends and integrating new tools and processes that improve business outcomes

Qualifications

Required
• Requires 5+ years of leadership experience in postproduction, media production, or related creative operations
• Strong knowledge of video editing, audio postproduction, media workflows, and delivery systems
• Experience managing teams, freelancers, and outside vendors
• Demonstrated success with budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a deadlinedriven environment
Preferred
• Experience in commercial, corporate, broadcast, or agency production environments
• Knowledge of current editing, motion graphics, and audio technologies
• Experience identifying and implementing workflow automation or process improvements
• Familiarity with evolving trends in AIassisted editing, postproduction technology, and media asset management
Benefits

Mills James offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• AnthemERC medical, Guardian dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with discretionary company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee assistance resources