Overview rEvolution is seeking a Production Director to join our growing sports marketing agency. In this role, reporting to the SVP, Creative & Strategy, you will lead and elevate a dynamic content team to craft breakthrough, cross-platform work that resonates where audiences live. From broadcast spots to social-first storytelling, branded series to live-event coverage, you’ll oversee the full spectrum of content creation—video and beyond. Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and grow rEvolution’s Content team, providing vision, direction, and smart resource planning. Deliver bold, culture-shaping ideas and strategic know-how for maximizing the impact of content across broadcast, digital, social, experiential, and everything in between. Elevate both the ideation and execution of the Content team with your sharp creative eye and empowering leadership. Serve as the primary production lead from concept through delivery, ensuring creative integrity, brand alignment, and flawless execution. Partner with integrated teams to concept, pitch, and win big ideas for both current clients and new business opportunities. Develop and manage a deep network of outsource talent. Translate production needs and constraints into clear communication between creative, internal teams, and clients. Develop bidding spec packages, manage the triple-bid process, and negotiate vendor and talent contracts. Implement best-in-class workflows, tools, and timelines that keep production efficient and effective. Oversee compliance with licensing, rights management, insurance, and legal requirements. Resource projects by managing bandwidth, onboarding freelancers, and building a trusted network of partners. Lead onsite productions, from crew operations to logistics, to deliver at the highest creative standards. Raise the agency’s creative profile by pushing the work to a higher level of craft, originality, and cultural relevance. Represent rEvolution with professionalism and creative authority in the marketplace. Qualifications A portfolio/reel of produced work across diverse formats (broadcast, branded content, social-first, digital series, live, etc.). 10 years of experience in content production and/or creative leadership within agencies, brands, or production companies. The ability to command a room—confident pitching big visions, steady in managing complexities. References that vouch for your excellence in leading productions and elevating teams. A deep network of freelance and production partners you can tap to scale projects with speed and quality. A collaborative spirit—open to feedback, resilient under pressure, and fueled by team success. A sharp, contemporary visual and storytelling sensibility. A savvy understanding of how social, digital, promotions, and advertising content connects to culture and audiences. Willingness to travel (20%). Location, travel, and role details This hybrid role is based in our fabulous Chicago office, but has a global reach. Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Advertising Services Compensation and benefits Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $130-140K, and includes an annual bonus potential of 12.5%. Our Benefits Include Medical (BCBS)/Dental (Lincoln)/Vision insurance (VSP) 401k w/ Company Match Flexible time off policy Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage Equity and equal opportunity rEvolution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. J-18808-Ljbffraa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a