Head of Production

StrawberryFrog•New York, NY

9d•$215,000 - $240,000

About The Position

StrawberryFrog is the strategic and creative agency built for ambitious brands that want to OutLeap the competition. We deliver what big clients need, but we do it smarter and faster than establishment agencies weighed down by layers, process, and legacy thinking. We are built for disruption. Creativity, branded entertainment, product innovation, AI, modern media, and new-model production are core to how we work. We challenge the traditional playbook at every turn. We stay small by design so we can move quickly, adapt instantly, and give clients a real competitive edge. Our ambition is simple: be the Biggest Small Agency in the World. Biggest in breakthrough creativity and impact. Small in structure so we operate with speed, intention, and clarity. When brands partner with StrawberryFrog, they leap ahead of the pack. The first and most essential requirement for this role is deep, proven production experience. You are a highly seasoned producer with a long track record of delivering exceptional work. You bring strong personal relationships with top production companies and a deep understanding of directors across A-list, established, and emerging talent. You know the craft inside and out, and you know how outstanding work gets made through experience, instinct, judgment, and relationships. At the same time, this is not a traditional Head of Production role. StrawberryFrog is building a next-generation production capability, and you will play a hands-on role in defining it. You will help architect a modern production model grounded in AI and new technology. This includes shaping how the agency produces work from early creative development through business affairs and SAG, staying ahead of evolving tools, and building a credible bench of AI artists, companies, and technology partners. You will run productions directly while establishing scalable systems the agency will grow into. When productions overlap, you will bring in freelance support. Your core responsibility is leading by doing, experimenting, problem solving, and pushing the production model forward. This is an opportunity to define the future of production at StrawberryFrog and set a new standard for how world-class work gets made quickly, efficiently, and creatively.

Requirements

10+ years of production experience across broadcast, digital, and content.
Proven success running shoots and delivering high-quality work.
Strong relationships with production companies and directors.
Experience working within SAG and union guidelines.
Track record of embracing new technology and driving innovation.
Experience managing freelancers and external vendors.
Genuine excitement about building something new and evolving production with AI.

Responsibilities

Build and Lead the Production Function
Stand up StrawberryFrog’s first in-house production capability.
Create modern, efficient, lightweight production processes across broadcast, digital, social, content, and experiential.
Operate as the primary producer while bringing in freelance support when needed.
Build a deep bench of traditional production partners alongside AI and technology-forward partners.
Produce the Work
Run productions directly from pre-production through delivery.
Oversee schedules, crews, casting, locations, and vendor coordination.
Lead post-production and internal teams.
Own quality, timelines, delivery standards, and real-time problem solving.
Rewrite Traditional Production Models
Champion fast, modern production approaches that challenge legacy ways of working.
Integrate AI, virtual production, modern editing tools, and tech-enabled solutions to make work smarter, faster, and more cost effective.
Pilot new approaches and establish scalable production models for the agency.
AI Workflow Development
Evaluate and test AI tools on an ongoing basis.
Partner with creatives on AI-enabled previs, animatics, editing, retouching, and content development.
Build a production playbook with AI at the center of StrawberryFrog’s evolving model.
Creative Collaboration
Serve as a hands-on thought partner to creative leadership.
Provide early feasibility thinking, ballparks, and production solutions.
Elevate creative ideas with smart, modern production thinking.
Vendor and Resource Management
Manage freelance producers, editors, motion designers, and crews.
Maintain relationships with top-tier production partners and emerging AI vendors.
Curate a talent pool fluent in fast, tech-driven workflows.
Financial and Operational Stewardship
Build and manage budgets with clarity and efficiency.
Partner with Business Affairs and Finance on contracts, payments, and SAG or union requirements.
Ensure the production model is profitable, scalable, and sustainable.