Series Producer

About the role

Hand Held Media is a Nigeria-based media company focused on empowering creators and producing original content that showcases African storytelling. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Series Producer in Abuja to oversee the end-to-end development and delivery of scripted and unscripted series, leading creative development and keeping projects on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead creative development: shape concepts, guide scriptwriting and ensure each episode fits the overall vision and brand.
• Coordinate pre-production activities such as scheduling, budgeting and resource planning.
• Manage production workflows so projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with writers, directors and production teams, review cuts and give creative and editorial feedback.
• Maintain high production values and foster inclusive, efficient working environments.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to support successful releases.

Required profile

• Strong experience in TV production, with a track record of delivering high-quality series for broadcast or streaming.
• Demonstrated pre-production skills: planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Production management ability: overseeing day-to-day operations, managing logistics and solving problems under time pressure.
• Advanced scriptwriting and writing skills, including developing story arcs, refining dialogue and giving constructive editorial feedback.
• Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills; knowledge of African and global media landscapes and platform requirements is highly beneficial.
• Experience in fast-paced production environments and familiarity with industry-standard tools and workflows.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in Film, Media Production, Communications or a related field.