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Production Lead

Cameras, audio, lighting, recording, and file integrity.

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Overview

Run field and studio production with cinematic standards—camera, audio, lighting, setup, recording, and bulletproof file handoff. You ensure every conversation captured is technically excellent and ready for post-production and intelligence workflows.

Reports to

Executive Producer

Collaborates with

  • · Executive Producer
  • · Content Designer
  • · AI Systems Lead

Responsibilities

  • —Maintain and operate production kit: cameras, lenses, audio, lighting, and backup systems.
  • —Lead on-location setup, sound checks, and recording sessions for long-form interviews.
  • —Enforce file naming, redundancy, and integrity protocols before handoff to post and AI pipelines.
  • —Coordinate shoot schedules with guests, Executive Producer, and location requirements.
  • —Document equipment needs and maintenance for marketplace funding alignment.
  • —Train contractors or assistants on Stradaogist production standards.

Role requirements

Must have

  • · 3+ years professional video production (interview or documentary preferred).
  • · Demonstrated expertise in location audio and multi-cam interview setups.
  • · Reliable file management workflows (dual backup, organized proxies).
  • · Ability to travel for field recordings and manage shoot-day logistics.
  • · Portfolio showing cinematic interview or talking-head work.

Strong plus

  • · Podcast-to-video or long-form YouTube production experience.
  • · Color-managed workflows and basic post coordination.
  • · Familiarity with transcript and proxy pipelines for AI processing.

Success metrics

  • · Zero critical file-loss incidents per quarter.
  • · Average setup-to-record time within team benchmarks.
  • · Audio quality pass rate on first review.
  • · On-time delivery of organized media packages to post/AI workflows.

Agentic workflow

Capture-to-Handoff Pipeline

Agents generate shot lists, gear manifests, and ingest checklists; the Production Lead executes capture and confirms integrity at each gate.

  1. Step 1

    Pre-Production Agent

    Build shot list and gear manifest from guest brief and location notes.

    Inputs

    • · Guest dossier
    • · Location constraints
    • · Kit inventory

    Outputs

    • · Shot list
    • · Gear checklist
    • · Setup diagram

    Human checkpoint

    Confirm kit loadout and backup plan before travel.

  2. Step 2

    Session Runbook Agent

    Generate day-of runbook with timing, roles, and contingency steps.

    Inputs

    • · Call sheet
    • · Guest preferences
    • · Historical shoot notes

    Outputs

    • · Runbook PDF
    • · Sound check script
    • · B-roll prompts

    Human checkpoint

    Lead shoot using runbook; note deviations for learning.

  3. Step 3

    Ingest Validator Agent

    Verify file completeness against expected tracks and naming convention.

    Inputs

    • · Raw media folder
    • · Naming schema
    • · Expected durations

    Outputs

    • · Integrity report
    • · Missing file alerts
    • · Handoff manifest

    Human checkpoint

    Sign off ingest before files enter post or transcript workflow.

  4. Step 4

    Equipment Insights Agent

    Flag maintenance, upgrades, and marketplace funding items from shoot logs.

    Inputs

    • · Shoot logs
    • · Equipment age
    • · Marketplace catalog

    Outputs

    • · Maintenance schedule
    • · Funding request draft

    Human checkpoint

    Prioritize equipment investments with Executive Producer.

Onboarding value

Production Leads shadow agent-generated runbooks on first shoots, then customize templates—the workflow doc becomes the team standard.

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