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Associate Director, Media Production

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Operatic Agency Full time

Operatic Agency is not just another creative digital agency—we're a powerhouse of research, strategy, storytelling, and technology that fuels business growth. Named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies five years in a row, we bring brands closer to their audiences with bold ideas and cutting-edge executions.
If you’re passionate about transforming ideas into impactful narratives, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a difference, we want you on our team
**About the Role**:
An Associate Director, Media Production at Operatic Agency is a creative leader responsible for overseeing (and hands-on executing) the end-to-end delivery of world-class video, photo, and multimedia content. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will lead the agency’s media production. Setting the vision, managing cross-functional production teams, and ensuring all visual storytelling supports client strategies and exceeds expectations.
**What you’ll be doing**:
Content & Creative Leadership
- Provide creative direction and leadership across all media production projects, from concept to delivery, ensuring every piece aligns with brand, strategy, and business objectives
- Guide the development of visual storytelling strategies that resonate with target audiences across pharma, healthcare, lifestyle, and consumer verticals
- Partner with creative directors, writers, and account leads to shape compelling narratives and translate them into high-impact visual content
- Oversee the execution of photo and video content, directing shoots (studio/on-location), approving storyboards, and reviewing edits for creative and technical integrity
- Champion a high bar for creative output, fostering a culture of originality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Operational Oversight & Strategic Execution
- Oversee and execute all pre-production activities including casting, location scouting, permitting, budgeting, crew sourcing, and scheduling
- Ensure comprehensive pre-shoot planning and documentation (e.g., run-of-show, gear lists, contact sheets) to ensure smooth execution
- Own the production pipeline and resource planning to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of assets
- Collaborate with project managers to build accurate scopes, schedules, and work-back plans
- Maintain quality control across all media deliverables while aligning outputs with Operatic’s brand values and client goals
- Support business development and new business pitches with media production expertise, case studies, and capability-building
- Familiarity with DAM (Digital Asset Management) systems and file versioning best practices
- Experience building scalable production templates, SOPs, or documentation libraries
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and production best practices

Technical Expert
- Translate scripts and concepts into clear visual plans using storyboards, shot lists, and moodboards to align the team and client on creative direction
- Lead the planning and logistics for shoots — including casting, location scouting, crew sourcing, permitting, equipment needs, and scheduling
- Direct live action shoots with hands-on experience in camera work, lighting setups, sound capture, and managing production teams on set
- Bring a strong eye for framing, movement, lighting, and visual pacing to elevate storytelling and create visually compelling content
- Ensure high-quality audio capture during production and leads post-production sound editing, mixing, and sound design as needed
- Own the editing process from rough cut to final polish — including narrative structure, visual pacing, transitions, color grading, and finishing
- Incorporate motion elements, titles, and graphic overlays to enhance storytelling and ensure brand consistency across formats
- Prepare final exports tailored to specific platforms and channels, with careful attention to resolution, aspect ratios, compression, and file specs
- Ensure all production quality meets best-in-class standards for lighting, audio, composition, transitions, color grading, and digital optimization
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies, software, and production workflows to increase efficiency and elevate content quality
- Troubleshoot production challenges in real-time, ensuring deliverables remain on schedule and on budget without compromising quality

Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and inspire team members, helping them grow in craft and confidence
- Identify staffing and resourcing needs, manage vendor relationships, and support recruitment of top-tier production talent
- Set clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations across projects and drive team alignment through collaboration and feedback
- Create a high-performing team culture rooted in trust, innovation, and executional excellence

**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- Bachelor's degree in Film, Media, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience