Job DescriptionJob Title: POD Head - Content & Production

NLocation: Mumbai

NTotal experience: 12+ yrs

NRole Overview

nWe are looking for an experienced POD Head / Showrunner to lead one or more integrated content pods responsible for delivering high-quality creative work across social media, branded content, digital campaigns, and video-first storytelling.

NThis is a leadership rolethat combines creative thinking, production expertise, operational excellence, and people management. The POD Head will own the end-to-end delivery of campaigns from understanding client objectives and shaping creative execution to managing production teams, timelines, budgets, and overall quality.

NThe ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, can manage multiple brands simultaneously, and has the ability to inspire teams while ensuring flawless execution.

NKey Responsibilities

n1. Pod Leadership & Ownership

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- Lead and manage an integrated content pod comprising creative, strategy, production, and post-production teams.
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- Take complete ownershipof assigned brands and ensure successful campaign delivery from brief to final execution.
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- Build a collaborative, high-performance culture within the pod.
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- Mentor team members andprovide regular feedback to drive growth and accountability.
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- Allocate resources effectively across projects to maximize productivity and efficiency.
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n2. Creative & Content Excellence

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- Partner with Creative Directors, Content Heads, and Strategy teams to shape compelling campaign ideas.
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- Ensure every piece of content meets the highest creative and storytelling standards.
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- Challenge teams to deliver fresh, platform-native, and culturally relevant ideas.
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- Maintain consistency inquality across all deliverables including reels, branded films, digital campaigns, and always-on social content.
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- Drive innovation by encouraging experimentation with current formats and storytelling techniques.
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Leadership

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- Oversee the complete production lifecycle including pre-production, shoot execution, post-production, and final delivery.
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- Collaborate with Directors, DoPs, Production Managers, Editors, Stylists, and Art teams to ensure seamless execution.
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- Ensure productions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the approved creative vision.
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- Anticipate production challenges and proactively develop solutions.
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n4. Client Partnership & Stakeholder Management

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- Act as the primary leadership contact for assigned clients alongside Business and Account teams.
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- Participate in client presentations, creative reviews, and campaign discussions.
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- Build long-term client relationships through proactive communication and consistent delivery excellence.
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- Handle escalations withprofessionalism while maintaining client confidence.
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n5. Operational Excellence

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- Drive efficient planning, scheduling, and project execution across multiple simultaneous campaigns.
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- Monitor project health,delivery timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
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- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
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- Ensure adherence to internal workflows, approvals, and quality standards.
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n6. Financial Ownership

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- Own project profitability and resource utilization across the pod.
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- Monitor production budgets and ensure optimal cost management.
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- Work closely with Finance and Production teams to maintain commercial discipline.
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- Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets without compromising creative quality.
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n7. Team Development

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- Coach, mentor, and develop creative and production talent.
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- Conduct regular performance reviews and identify learning opportunities.
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- Foster a collaborative,inclusive, and high-energy work environment.
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- Encourage innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement across the team.
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n8. Business Growth

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- Collaborate with Business Directors on new business pitches and client opportunities.
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- Support capability presentations and credentials for prospective clients.
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- Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts through innovative content solutions.
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- Contribute to the overall growth and success of the business.
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nRequired Skills & Competencies

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- Strong leadershipand people management capabilities.
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- Excellent understandingof social media ecosystems and digital-first content.
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- Deep knowledge of end-to-end production workflows.
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- Strong project management and operational planning skills.
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- Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and profitability.
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- Excellent stakeholder management and client servicing skills.
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- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
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- Ability to manage multiple high-volume projects simultaneously.
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- Calm decision-maker with excellent problem-solving skills.
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- Strong understanding ofplatform-native storytelling across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and emerging platforms.
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nPreferred Experience

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- 12+ years of experience in a creative agency, content studio, digital agency, or production house.
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- Prior experience leading integrated creative or production teams.
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- Experience managing high-volume social media retainers and branded content.
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- Proven experience handling multiple client accounts simultaneously.
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- Experience working withlarge enterprise or consumer brands.
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nEmployment Type: Full Time (Work From Office)

NLocation: Andheri East

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