Totem Network Hiring for Head Of Production – Remote at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

Are you passionate about shaping the future of entertainment? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity meets strategy? Totem is seeking a visionary Head of Production to lead our team into an exciting new era of content creation.

Why Totem?

We pioneer new content models to create global category leaders on social media. Our business fosters global communities beyond entertainment, nurturing deep connections, engagement, and shared identities through video. In the last 12 months, we made over 5000 videos and generated 12B+ views – building some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing entertainment channels on YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok. And we’re just getting started!

The Role

As the Head of Production, you are a creative, dynamic, and visionary leader responsible for spearheading the development and production of original content. With a wealth of experience in TV, social content production, and an audience-first approach. The ideal candidate excels in securing partnerships from funding sources, managing operations and workflows, and navigating budget constraints with finesse. You deeply understand the social media ecosystem, from working with creators to brand integrations, leveraging your knowledge to drive innovation and success. From pitching and negotiating funding to hands-on production involvement you are not afraid to get your hands dirty! You will help shape Totem’s creative direction across all aspects of our content and workflow. Fostering long-term partnerships for sustainable growth and success both domestic and international. You are interested in how AI and other tools can impact and reshape the way content can be created and are not afraid to use them.

You will strive to achieve KPIs and professional development goals as outlined. Additionally, you will demonstrate a self-driven work ethic, strong initiative, and attention to detail and to the Head of Content.

Key Responsibilities

• Become a champion relating to the development and production of Totem original content
• Facilitate the quality and brand alignment of content across the business
• Pitch, negotiate, and secure funding for original content from both screen bodies and brand partners
• Be hands-on in the production of original content and other content within the business in whatever scope is required to achieve outcomes
• Develop production slates for the remainder of 2024 and 2025
• Take charge of the budget relating to all original content within the business
• Collaborate with Pod teams and other departments to ensure the content aligns with channel insights, publication, and branding requirements and works towards achieving shared objectives of revenue, watch time etc.
• Foster relationships with external funding partners, building rapport and staying in regular contact to express and acknowledge contributions and support
• Develop long-term plans and strategies for original content within the business
• Consistently embody Totem values of professionalism and innovation

Essential Experience

• Experience in TV or social content production
• A proven ability to secure partnerships from funding sources
• Strong skills in operations and workflow management
• Solid grasp of budget management, including working with small budgets
• An understanding of the social media ecosystem and how brand integrations work would be ideal

The Benefits

• Flexible working environment – with the ability to work from home or remotely when not on location
• Fantastic culture, small but outstanding global team that relishes the dynamics of a start-up environment (85 eNPS)
• Challenging and stimulating projects – working with high-profile entertainment brands
• A strong culture of learning and development with a focus on fostering individual strengths
• Regular team events – both in-person and virtual

Apply today via LinkedIn or [email protected]

More About Totem

Totem is a digital-first media company for media, brands, and creators. We pioneer new content models to create global category leaders on social media. In 2012, YouTube invited us to help scale their platform across APAC – referred to by YouTube as “the McKensie of Online Video”. We led strategy projects for many of the biggest media companies, VC companies, and creators worldwide across four continents and 15+ countries.

In 2022, we adjusted our model. Leveraging 10 years of global consulting insights Totem shifted focus from advisory services to building owned and operated channels. Within 12 months we built the no.1 factual entertainment brand on social media (Bondi Rescue), the no.1 food and drink brand on Facebook (Sticky Lollies), and the no.1 First Nations creator brand in Australia (Black As). Simultaneously creating global best practice case studies for Facebook, partnering with Snap to grow their footprint across APAC, creating the first brand to hit 1M followers for TikTok Australia and executive produced the most viewed Facebook and TikTok original series ever commissioned by Screen Australia.

We have 40+ staff across 13 countries (we speak over 20 languages) working across our Consulting, Studio, Distribution and Digital Rights Management teams. Over the last 12 months, Totem created over 5000 videos, generated 12B+ views, and we are one of the top 25 fastest-growing digital-first media companies in the world.