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JioStar·Media·5 days ago

Senior Producer - Creative and Content (Content - Fiction), Colors

Mumbai, IndiaMid · 5-8 years

About this role

1. Content Development & Creative Supervision

  • Oversee creative execution of assigned fiction shows from development to telecast.
  • Conduct detailed, minute-by-minute episode analysis post-launch to assess pacing, storytelling, and audience engagement.
  • Provide clear, actionable feedback to Production Houses (PHs) to strengthen narrative flow, content quality, and viewer retention.
  • Ensure strong segments, precaps, and upcoming content to maintain appointment viewing.
  • Regularly contribute production-friendly script, edit, and storytelling ideas across shows.
  • Review original versions of acquired shows and manage episode acquisition and creative adaptation.
  • Oversee dubbing, editing, and packaging of regional content for Hindi markets, ensuring quality and consistency.

2. Stakeholder Collaboration (OAP, PR & Marketing)

  • Generate creative ideas for promos, PR initiatives, digital promotions, break bumpers, and on-air packaging.
  • Actively contribute to promo execution, including inputs on styling, costumes, visuals, and overall presentation.
  • Ensure timely delivery of promos through effective coordination with marketing, on-air promotions, digital, and external vendors.
  • Play a key role in launch planning and execution and maintain constant communication with internal teams during launch phases to ensure alignment and timely execution.
  • Support sustained promotional momentum through continuous content updates and creative briefings.

5. Production House & Set Coordination

  • Maintain strong working relationships with Production Houses to ensure adherence to timelines and creative expectations.
  • Conduct regular visits to sets and edit rooms to monitor progress and resolve issues proactively.
  • Organize story and screenplay meetings with PHs to align creative vision.
  • Manage artist coordination professionally to avoid delays in shoots and promotional activities.
  • Be present on set for key shoots and promos to ensure quality and smooth execution.

7. Competitive Tracking & Performance Focus

  • Track ongoing competition and internal shows to identify content strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
  • Edit and package promos highlighting key narrative moments to drive tune-in and improve GRPs, particularly in non-prime slots.
  • Contribute creatively to improving performance and viewership across assigned time bands.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong creative judgment and storytelling ability
  • Excellent coordination and communication skills
  • Ability to work under intense deadlines and high-pressure environments
  • Deep understanding of promo creation, content packaging, and audience retention
  • Strong stakeholder management with PHs, artists, vendors, and internal teams

Experience & Background

  • Proven track record of managing show launches, ongoing fiction properties, and promotional campaigns
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Film & Television Production, Journalism, Advertising, or a related field.