Head of Production & Development

About the role

The Head of Production & Development is a rare dual-threat leader who can build great shows and execute them at the highest level. This role owns Dirty Mo Media’s creative pipeline from concept through delivery — developing original programming, overseeing client productions, executing live events, and physically building out the infrastructure needed to support DMM’s next chapter, including the full outfitting of our warehouse as a primary podcast studio.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end production for DMM original programming, client projects (commercials, branded content, sponsorship integrations), and live events
• Oversee scheduling, resourcing, and execution of all productions, ensuring every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard
• Maintain technical and creative quality control across audio, video, editing, and publishing workflows
• Troubleshoot production challenges proactively and implement workflow improvements as the company scales
• Support seamless execution of ad integrations, sponsorship deliverables, and branded content for commercial clients
• Manage production and event budgets with disciplined cost control that never sacrifices quality
• Specify and procure equipment, sets, acoustic treatment, lighting, and technology infrastructure required to support multiple concurrent shows
• Develop and document technical standards, workflows, and studio operating procedures for all DMM shows
• Identify and implement new technologies and tools to keep DMM at the forefront of content production
• Lead the planning, design, and full outfitting of DMM’s warehouse as the company’s primary podcast and video studio, timed to the transition out of JRM at year-end
• Specify and procure equipment, sets, acoustic treatment, lighting, and technology infrastructure required to support multiple concurrent shows in DMM’s warehouse, and in any other studio locations where we’re operating shows
• Lead DMM’s development slate — podcasts, video series, documentaries, branded projects, and creator-driven concepts
• Generate, solicit, and evaluate new show ideas that fit DMM’s tone, audience, and strategic growth goals
• Collaborate with existing talent to develop new elements, formats and series
• Scout and nurture new voices and creators who embody DMM’s authenticity and edge
• Oversee creative development materials — pitch decks, treatments, pilot outlines, and test episodes
• Track industry trends and audience insights to identify emerging opportunities in sports, culture, and lifestyle media
• Serve as a creative brand guardian, ensuring all projects uphold DMM’s values of authenticity, passion, and relatability
• Lead and manage the production team including producers, editors, technicians, and independent contractors
• Build systems and workflows that enable efficient, high-quality output across multiple shows, clients, and events simultaneously
• Set a daily example of accountability, creativity, passion, honesty, and craftsmanship
• Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and career development opportunities to team members
• Participate in hiring decisions and talent selection; make staffing recommendations to leadership
• Partner with executive leadership to align production and development operations with company growth and revenue strategy
• Maintain a strong network of talent, agents, producers, and industry partners relevant to sports, culture, and lifestyle media
• Bring entrepreneurial energy — thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where you often have to figure it out as you go

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (media, communications, film, business, or related field)
• 7+ years of experience spanning media production and content development
• At least 2 years in a staff or team management role
• Proven track record of shows or productions that made it to market and performed

Skills

• Technical proficiency in audio/video production, editing software, studio equipment specification, and publishing tools
• Hands-on experience planning or building production facilities, studios, or sets — or the technical knowledge to lead that process
• Strong organizational and resource management skills with an acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead creative teams and technical teams simultaneously across multiple concurrent projects
• Strong storytelling instincts and deep understanding of audience engagement and brand alignment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for managing internal stakeholders, external clients, and talent
• Comfort with client-facing work including commercials, branded content, and sponsorship deliverables

Competencies

• Accountability — Owns outcomes and takes responsibility for results, good and bad
• Creative Judgment — Knows a good idea when they see one, and how to make it better
• Technical Excellence — Deep knowledge of production craft and obsession with quality
• Analytical Thinking — Brings data, audience insight and business logic to decisions
• Collaboration — Works across departments and personalities to bring projects to life
• Entrepreneurial Mindset — Comfortable with ambiguity; finds a way when there isn’t one
• Integrity & Authenticity — Embodies the values that make DMM what it is
• Time Management — Handles competing priorities without letting anything fall through
• Persistence — Keeps going through obstacles and the inevitable chaos of production