Job Description

Lead the team behind some of Malaysia's most-watched digital content.

Join WORLD OF BUZZ as our Head of Video and take the lead in creating content that informs, entertains, and sparks conversations across Malaysia. From strategy to execution, you'll drive the creative vision behind our video content and mentor a team of passionate creators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Possess a strong eye for creating high-performing video content across various formats, with exceptional storytelling skills and the ability to craft compelling hooks. 
2. Lead, mentor, and develop the video team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting each team member's professional growth. 
3. Oversee multiple video projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, high production quality, and client satisfaction. 
4. Recruit, direct, and manage production crew and on-screen talent, while coordinating logistics, equipment, transportation, and production requirements. 
5. Ensure webcast and video projects are assigned to the appropriate resources for efficient execution. 
6. Lead the end-to-end production process, including: 

• Brainstorming and ideation
• Concept development and scripting
• Project scoping
• Pre-production planning

7. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, talents, and key stakeholders.

8. Manage a high volume of client requests while ensuring seamless project execution and effective communication throughout the production lifecycle. 

9. Partner closely with clients to understand their creative vision, manage expectations, and deliver projects that meet both creative and business objectives. 

10. Demonstrate a strong understanding of video and event production budgets, balancing creative ideas with commercial viability across productions of all scales—from guerrilla shoots and one-man productions to large-scale events and broadcast-quality productions.

11. Ensure all video content meets WORLD OF BUZZ's editorial, creative, and production quality standards before publication. 

12. Continuously raise the bar on storytelling, creativity, and production value across both branded and in-house content. 

13. Work closely with HR on hiring, performance management, coaching, and other people-related matters within the video team. 

14. Identify creative, cost-effective production solutions for projects with varying budget requirements without compromising quality. 

15. Resolve escalated client or production issues promptly to ensure successful project delivery. 

16. Be flexible and willing to work extended hours when required to support urgent productions, major events, or critical project deadlines.

Job Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven managerial experience with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing creative teams. 
• Strong technical knowledge of camera operations, video production equipment, and industry-standard editing software. 
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven media, public relations, or marketing communications environment. 
• Excellent stakeholder management, client servicing, and organizational skills. 
• Demonstrated experience leading production teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities and a proactive, "get-it-done" mindset. 
• Comfortable managing challenging client situations while maintaining professionalism and delivering effective solutions. 
• Decisive and confident under pressure, with the ability to make sound decisions and lead teams through dynamic production environments.

Skills