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Post Production Supervisor
Mills James Inc
- Hilliard, Ohio, United States
- Hilliard, Ohio, United States
About
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
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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
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Languages
- English
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