Job Description
The Situation
MTRX is producing 500+ ads monthly for 7-8 figure e-commerce brands across the UK and US. We're on track to be the #1 creative performance agency in the UK.
The problem? Production is the bottleneck and we need to scale the team up. (We have 1 producer atm)
Scripts land 48 hours before shoots. Wrong actors get cast. Shoots run late. Reshoots drain profit.
What You're Walking Into
You'll own production end-to-end for Pods 3 & 4 (10-12 shoots/month). Not coordinating. Not assisting. Owning.
This means:
* Scripts locked 7-10 days pre-shoot
* Actors cast with avatar precision (age, accent, tone, energy)
* Shoot sheets, call sheets, and logistics airtight before shoot day
* Zero chaos on set
* Assets delivered clean to editors same-day
* Reshoots become a rarity, not a pattern
You'll be the second producer on the team — joining someone who already owns Pods 1 & 2. This isn't about reinventing the wheel. It's about taking proven systems, owning your pods, and raising the bar alongside someone who already gets it.
The RolePre-Production (7-10 Days Out)
Pipeline Control
* Maintain rolling production Gantt by pod/brand, synced to creative strategy timelines
* Convert approved concepts into shootable plans (scenes, timings, dependencies, prop lists)
* Capacity plan to max 5 shoots/week without team burnout
* Join creative brainstorms and translate big ideas into executable production plans
Casting & Talent
* Run casting calls 7+ days before shoots
* Read every script in detail — understand tone, avatar, demographic
* Match actors to scripts with zero tolerance for miscasts
* Issue actor packs: script, wardrobe/hair notes, call times, NDAs, payment terms
* Guarantee actors receive scripts 4-5 days in advance (not 48 hours)
* Build and tag an Actor/Creator Database: age, accent, vibe, brand fit, rate, reliability, last used
Logistics
* Confirm crew (camera, gaffer, audio, runner, BTS) and equipment lists
* Book studio/location with setup buffer
* Own props/product procurement 7+ days prior
* Produce call sheets + shoot sheets (scene order, timings, talent, wardrobe, props, contingencies)
* Lead T-7 pre-production call (Creative Strategy, Post, Crew)
* Lead T-1 final check: confirmations, weather, parking, access, backups
Production (Shoot Day)
You run the day. No chaos. No improvisation.
* Lead from setup to wrap, keeping everything on schedule
* Ensure every script line, beat, claim, and legal disclaimer is captured
* Handle podcast/debate/buzzer-style formats with host cues and B-roll notes
* Guarantee actors arrive on time and fully briefed
* Solve issues in real-time before they become problems
* Oversee file organization and uploads immediately post-shoot
Creative Quality Control
Your mission isn't just "get the shoot done." It's to make really good ads. This includes
* Making sure A1 actors are set
* Making sure actors know their lines and fit the brand
* Make sure the whole crew knows what needs to be done
* Set design — Oversee layout, props, depth. No flat or improvised sets.
* Framing & headroom — Proper camera framing every time. Zero editor complaints.
* Actor direction — Coach tone, pronunciation, pacing, energy, body movement, gestures
* Reference-driven execution — Study top competitor videos (provided by Creative Strategy), then execute at that level
Post-Production Loop
* Deliver assets cleanly to editors with clear notes
* Hold a zero-reshoot standard — reshoots cost money, time, and credibility
Actor Database Rebuild
The current talent pool is limiting creative output. You'll rebuild it from the ground up:
* Audit all existing actors: performance reliability, script delivery, avatar match, brand fit
* Build new database by archetype ("masculine 30-40," "debate host," "friendly explainer")
* Include reels, photos, notes, rating scores
* Source fresh talent monthly across platforms, agencies, inbound creator funnels
* Rotate out underperformers, maintain a "hot list" of top performers
* Pre-brief all actors with wardrobe, tone, persona, reference videos before shoot day
The Standards
You're not joining a team that tolerates average. Here's what "A-player" means at MTRX:
Think 5 steps ahead — Plan for the week and month, not just the day
Proactive > Reactive — Update before being asked. Solve before being told.
Founder mindset — You own outcomes, not just tasks. This is your department.
Elite communication — Visible on Slack. Reply within 1-2 hours. Never leave anyone chasing.
Ask early, not late — Night-before problems are leadership failures. Escalate as soon as you see risk.
Systematize everything — Use checklists, SOPs, task boards. If it's repeatable, it's documented.
Raise the standard — Average actor quality and missed scripts are the weak points you're here to fix.
What Success Looks Like (KPIs)
Hard metrics:
* 10-12 shoots/month delivered on time, zero reshoots
* 100% of scripts locked 7-10 days pre-shoot
* 100% of actors cast 7+ days out
* 100% of actors receive scripts 4-5 days in advance
* Zero same-day logistics issues
* Editor satisfaction score: 9/10+ on asset quality
Behavioral metrics:
* Proactive updates without being chased
* Issues flagged and solved 48+ hours before shoots
* Creative quality increases (measured by winning ad %)
* Database growth: 10+ new vetted actors/month
Who You Are
Must-haves:
* 2+ years producing video content at scale (agency, brand, or creator economy)
* You've managed 8+ shoots/month independently and kept quality high
* You understand casting — you can read a script and visualize the exact person who should deliver it
* You thrive in organized chaos and think systematically under pressure
* You've built production workflows from scratch (Gantt charts, call sheets, talent databases aren't foreign concepts)
* You have an eye for creative quality — you know what great lighting, framing, and actor delivery look like
Bonus points:
* Experience with high-performance ad creative (especially DTC/e-commerce)
* You've worked in fast-scaling agencies where "good enough" wasn't acceptable
* You've hired, vetted, or managed talent pools before
* You geek out on production efficiency and have strong opinions on how shoots should run
Red flags (don't apply if this is you):
* You need hand-holding or constant direction
* You wait to be told what to do instead of figuring it out
* You think "good enough" is fine when time is tight
* You're uncomfortable giving direct feedback to actors or crew
* You've never owned end-to-end production — just coordinated pieces
Why MTRX?
The opportunity:
* Join a 6-figure/month agency on track to dominate the UK market
* Own an entire department and build it your way
* Work with 7-8 figure brands doing serious volume
* Be the person who fixes production once and for all
The team:
* 20+ people who are trying to build an empire
* High standards, low tolerance for mediocrity
* You'll work directly with another producer (Pods 1 & 2) to share best practices and maintain consistency
* Collaborate with creative strategists, editors, project managers who actually care about craft
The growth:
* This role has a ceiling as high as you want to take it
* Future leadership opportunities as we scale to 1,000+ ads/month
Compensation & Logistics
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 base (depending on experience)
Performance bonuses: TBD based on KPIs (winning ad %, zero-reshoot rate, on-time delivery)
Location: London-based (shoots happen in-person)
Reports to: Hamza (Founder)
Start date: ASAP
Include:
* Your CV/portfolio — Show us shoots you've produced, especially at scale
* A 90-second Loom video answering:
* Walk us through the most chaotic shoot you've ever managed and how you solved it
* What's the biggest production mistake you see agencies making?
* Why do you want this role specifically?
* A sample call sheet or shoot plan you've created (redact client names if needed)
If you send just a CV, you won't hear back. We want to see how you think, not just what you've done.
Final Word
This isn't a "coordinate and hope it works out" role.
This is for someone who wants to own production end-to-end, set elite standards, and prove that world-class creative doesn't require chaos.
If that's you, apply.
If it's not, save us both the time.