Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP Hogarth partners with one in every two of the worlds top 100 brands including CocaCola Ford Rolex Nestl Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant engaging and measurable content across all channels and media both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7500 craft and technology experts brings together creative production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and everchanging world of todays content experience.
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What does a Lead Content Production Manager do at Hogarth
The Lead Content Production Manager works closely with the clients Content Producer and the Studio to execute and create all required localized screens featured within the clients website or other marketing materials including reviewing content for cultural viability in the Region.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a team of Content Production Managers (CPMs) in collaboration with and in support of the Project Director.
Take strategic direction from client Content Producer on localization strategy for each project and liaise with client Functional Producers to align on deadlines.
Work with client Content Producer as well as the CEMEA Project Lead and Production Lead to plan resourcing and manage prioritization.
Gather assets and construct briefs to request the creation of new deliverables from Content Studio
Plan manage and track the content localization of assets throughout the production process alongside Senior Content Production Manager to ensure ontime delivery.
Actively balance the work of multiple projects assignments and launches in a fastpaced everevolving work environment
Lead a team of CPMs and work closely with the Studio Lead on the establishment of best practices documentation and training.
Manage and train additional new members of the CPM team.
Build consolidated short lists of campaign imagery and trackers in order to gather meaningful data for the Content production and project management. Develop deep proficiency in iOS & macOS Software and able to build a well of knowledge to be leveraged on for future projects.
Route loose Cross Functional imagery for approval.
Fulfill image requests from various functional teams.
Communicate with Worldwide Content Producers for requests project information and transferring of assets.
Work with the legal clearance team on 3rd party assets relevant to the CEMEA market.
Work with WW Digital Asset Managers to transfer launch assets to the longterm Digital Asset system.
Learn and understand the nuances of different languages and be able to identify what content requires localization and convert it to a brief for the Content Studio
QC final deliverables and communicate edits and final asset delivery.
Work with the global SME to implement automation and workflow efficiency initiatives.
Collaborate with the clients Content Producer to plan the scope on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Reporting lines and key stakeholders
The position will be based in Dubai and reporting into the CEMEA Project Director and handle special regional projects in collaboration with the CEMEA Production Director and Global Content SME to drive asset automation and implement process efficiencies and drive best practices as well as perform lead trainer duties.
Requirements
A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management in a multinational organization and/or graphic production at a design firm ad agency or interactive shop
Proficiency in macOS software is a must. Demonstrable experience managing or leading a team locally and overseas.
Flexible creative techsavvy solutionoriented individual.
Basic experience in Adobe Photoshop is a bonus.
Accuracy excellent memory and an eye for detail
Ability to work in a fastpaced demanding creative and production environment. Flexibility is key to this role as well as working beyond the 09:0018:00 framework and occasionally on weekends
Excellent project management skills which allows you to foresee the prioritization any possible risks.
Strong attention to details and deadlines
Excellent English skills written and verbal is a prerequisite
Experience working in the MENA region specifically Arabic language markets is preferred.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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