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Motherland - a creative production and post-production business are seeking a special entrepreneurial talent for a newly created Group Head of Post Production Role who will oversee all aspects of post production from feature film to commercial content. 

Motherland is an award winning and ambitious Irish production company. Producing commercials, content, films, music videos and documentaries. We are experienced producers, directors and editors and work with numerous high profile brands and agencies. We create everything from international brand campaigns to integrated and digital content. Recently claiming the Kinsale Shark Production Company of the Year award. 

The role demands a commercially driven and accountable Group Head who can deliver the strategic, creative and commercial agenda of the Post-Production side of the business. 

This position requires the capability and appetite to identify and convert profitable new business opportunities with new and existing clients locally, and in time internationally. She / he will have a valuable voice and perspective on the industry, the future of talent, content and advertising. They must also be determined to maximise the value of our work and think entrepreneurially. 

She / he will have considerable post-production experience, bringing solid, established relationships with agencies and commissioners all topped by a sharp eye for new talent and opportunities. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Bring together our editors into one working team, and ensure positive cross-pollination of knowledge, close skills gaps, and take the necessary hiring, role design, and incentivisation steps that will be needed to ‘mesh’ the team as one 
• You’ll sit in the senior leadership team and be responsible for operational strategies and the excellent delivery of all of our work. You willoversee a wide variety of delivery capabilities - ensuring the smooth delivery and output of high-end work for creative content, digital production, film, web, mobile platforms and more. 
• Uncover opportunities and grow business through thought leadership, client/category expertise and consistent delivery of world class work. 
• Budget schedule and track projects effectively so they are delivered on time and to budget, while making sure creative vision is met and the post-team are well managed 
• Ensure all billing approvals, POs and invoices are accurate and delivered efficiently 
• Work across multiple bids and projects at any one time 
• 5+ years of experience as a senior post producer 
• As the post-production team grows, support the Group MD in delivering our Group strategy and vision, and help identify where the post-team will need operational, technical, and skilling support 
• Bring your collaborative and creative mind to problem solving, directly with Editors and Artists, and also with Directors and Producers, in a truly collaborative way 

Behaviours 

• Creative flair and a commitment to quality. 
• Champion a collective culture - challenge, inspire and empower the team. 
• Live our values – be sound, work hard, challenge convention and yourself 
• Demonstrate problem solving, agility and collaboration. 
• Proactive and excited by fresh ideas with an emphasis on creative and business innovation.

Skills 

• A high level of commercial acumen 
• Self-directed and able to work collectively and independently. 
• Experience in co-production finance an advantage 
• Ability to spot opportunities and deliver on strategic targets 
• Highly knowledgeable on end-to-end live action VFX workflows 
• Skilled in industry standard production management methods, experience of production tools and software an advantage 
• A love and passion for the work and the industry - broad interests welcomed 

Motherland values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive team. We seek to recruit, develop and nurture talent that represents our society. We strive to provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. Pay will be based on industry experience. The salary is competitive with incentives built into the package. 

Please send your CV/reel to email below.