Head of Video Production - (Santa Monica, CA)

The Head of Video Production for Cracked is responsible for overseeing all production for video and live shows. This includes managing an in-house production team, as well as external partners and freelancers. Key Activities: Production Oversee all production for video and live shows Hire freelancers and manage work distribution between freelance and full time staff to assemble a team of people who can successfully put together a quality Cracked production Develop relationships with talent, including on camera talent, directors, producers, and writers. Working with unions on occasion. Develop and maintain relationships with comedy companies, festivals, industry folks, managers, agents, lawyers. Budget Oversee, allocate, and manage quarterly to yearly video production budget Work with other video leaders to balance business goals, data, budget and needs of team to develop video strategy. Constantly adapt and evolve the strategy to best meet business objectives.