Post Production Supervisor
Lead the Future of Post Production at Mills James 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. Position Overview 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. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership and Operations • Lead and supervise a post-production 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 post-production operations, including: o Media ingest, management, and archival processes Spot distribution and final delivery o File conversion and technical workflows o Project setup and editorial pipeline management o Resource scheduling and utilization planning o 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 post-production scheduling to balance staffing, deadlines, utilization, and profit margins. • Participate in project pricing, estimating, and budgeting for post-production services. • Monitor department costs against estimates and provide reporting to leadership. • Support long-term planning for staffing, infrastructure, and process improvements. Vendor & Talent Management • Negotiate and maintain relationships with external vendors and post-production 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 o 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 post-production projects on time and within budget • Maintaining high client satisfaction through quality and responsiveness • Building a strong, engaged, and high-performing 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 post-production, media production, or related creative operations • Strong knowledge of video editing, audio post-production, media workflows, and delivery systems • Experience managing teams, freelancers, and outside vendors • Demonstrated success with budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-driven 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 AI-assisted editing, post-production 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 PI075cf042f44a-25448-40514717aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a