Vacancies for a production leader occur in the media related industries of event management, broadcasting, and digital media. The role covers the organisation of programs in what ever form that may take. In the case of event management production, the leader has to coordinate all aspects of the event from construction through to the staged performances or demonstrations.
An ability to bring together many different aspects of a production is vital so organisational skills plus being able to prioritise is important. A degree level education is required for the position, and this can be in a related subject or an art-based course. The production leader in an advertising agency or in-house department is responsible for the delivery of material to the various clients. It is therefore important that the relationship between account managers and the incumbent is good, with a smooth flow of information and communication.
Good people skills and the ability to work with creative individuals are assets and part of a job which will attract a salary of up to £30,000 per annum.

• Team management and leadership, including coaching skils
• Project management in environments where attention to details is of utmost importance
• Communication
• Organisation
• Presentation
• Stress management
• Being analytical to resolve issues and make important decisions with determination
• Information technology
• Relating to people

People who are interested in working as Production Leaders should have a Bachelors or Masters Degree. This degree should be in a Business related area such as Marketing, Business Administration or Management. A HNC or HND in Business or Marketing is also acceptable.