JACK SWORD

Senior Content Producer | Production Management | Creative Operations
Sydney, AU.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Content Producer with over a decade of experience leading high-volume content production across digital and traditional media. Proven expert in scaling content output, optimizing complex workflows, and consistently delivering projects on time and within budget, driving significant efficiency gains. Adept at talent management, stakeholder communication, and operational excellence, I excel at transforming creative visions into impactful, profitable media solutions.

Work

Oxygen360
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Senior Producer & Operations Director

Summary

As Senior Producer & Operations Director at Oxygen360, I directed multimedia production, optimizing workflows and managing budgets to drive profitability and output.

Highlights

Directed the successful production of over 50 multi-platform content projects, meticulously managing crew coordination, talent scheduling, and ensuring timely project delivery.

Optimized production workflows and integrated new systems, significantly increasing output capacity and improving project turnaround times across the department.

Managed extensive project budgets and cultivated strong supplier relationships, consistently ensuring profitability while maintaining high production values across diverse client requirements.

Coordinated and synchronized cross-functional teams, including creative, technical, and external partners, to seamlessly deliver integrated, high-impact campaign solutions.

Developed and implemented comprehensive talent rosters and advanced scheduling systems, ensuring consistent content production and robust relationship management.

wellpace
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Founder & Production Lead

Summary

At wellpace, I founded and lead end-to-end content production for a digital health platform, overseeing project planning and execution from concept to final delivery.

Highlights

Spearheaded end-to-end content production for a digital health platform, managing all project planning and execution from concept development to final delivery.

Engineered and implemented scalable production workflows and operational systems, significantly accelerating content creation and iteration in a fast-paced startup environment.

Managed comprehensive production budgets and timelines, ensuring cost-effective content delivery while upholding high-quality standards across all projects.

Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships with external contractors and talent, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing content execution capabilities.

Drove strategic content initiatives, aligning production efforts with business objectives to expand platform reach and user engagement.

Melodie Music
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Composer & Audio Producer

Summary

At Melodie Music, I produced over 30 original audio projects, overseeing client relationships, project timelines, and technical delivery requirements.

Highlights

Produced over 30 original audio projects, expertly managing client relationships, project timelines, and technical delivery requirements from inception to completion.

Coordinated and managed external talent and voice actors, overseeing casting, scheduling, and optimizing recording session logistics to ensure high-quality output.

Maintained project profitability by implementing accurate cost forecasting and efficient resource allocation strategies across diverse international projects.

Collaborated with artists and clients to define project scope and creative vision, ensuring successful realization of audio concepts.

Discovery Inc
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Creative Producer

Summary

At Discovery Inc, I managed content production workflows and coordinated with marketing teams to deliver strategic campaign content.

Highlights

Managed content production workflows, coordinating with marketing teams and external agencies to deliver strategic, high-impact campaign content.

Developed and implemented operational systems for optimized content planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking across multiple platforms.

Cultivated strong relationships with Australian suppliers and production partners, enhancing local content creation and distribution capabilities.

Streamlined content approval processes, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating time-to-market for campaign assets.

Network Ten
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Creative Producer

Summary

At Network Ten, I led content production teams, managing shoot schedules and talent for television programming and promotional campaigns.

Highlights

Led content production teams, precisely managing shoot schedules, optimizing crew coordination, and overseeing talent management for television programming.

Coordinated vendor relationships and managed production budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery of high-impact promotional campaigns.

Established and streamlined workflow systems for content approval processes and enhanced stakeholder communication across multiple departments.

Implemented strategies to enhance content quality and audience engagement for promotional materials, aligning with network branding.

Nine Entertainment Co.
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Creative Producer

Summary

As Creative Producer at Nine Entertainment Co., I led production teams of 20+ members, managed complex content projects, and developed operational workflows for large-scale content creation.

Highlights

Led production teams of over 20 members, successfully managing complex content projects and developing operational workflows for large-scale content creation.

Managed end-to-end content projects from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and brand guidelines.

Collaborated with cross-functional departments to streamline content pipelines and enhance overall production efficiency.

Nine Entertainment Co.
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Promotions Coordinator

Summary

As Promotions Coordinator at Nine Entertainment Co., I coordinated marketing content production, managed supplier relationships, and supported operational efficiency initiatives.

Highlights

Coordinated marketing content production, effectively managing supplier relationships and contributing to operational efficiency initiatives.

Assisted in the planning and execution of promotional campaigns, ensuring timely delivery of assets and adherence to deadlines.

Supported cross-functional teams in content distribution and asset management, improving workflow efficiency.

Nine Entertainment Co.
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Edit Coordinator

Summary

As Edit Coordinator at Nine Entertainment Co., I gained foundational experience in production workflows, resource management, and team coordination.

Highlights

Managed scheduling and allocation of editing resources, ensuring efficient project turnaround times and optimizing team productivity.

Facilitated seamless communication between editorial teams and other departments, improving overall project coordination and delivery.

Gained foundational experience in production workflows and resource management, contributing to streamlined post-production processes.

Education

UNSW Business School

Master of Management

Entrepreneurship

Courses

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

UNSW Australia

Bachelor of Media

Screen & Sound Production

Courses

Production Management

Post-Production Workflows

Skills

Production Management

End-to-end Content Production, Multi-Project Coordination, Resource Planning, Timeline Management, Scope Management, Project Delivery, Budget Management, Cost Control, Supplier Negotiation.

Operations & Workflow Optimization

Traffic Management, Workflow Systems, Budget Forecasting, Cost Tracking, Supplier Management, Workflow Optimization, Operational Excellence, Resource Organization, Process Improvement.

Leadership & Team Management

On-Set Leadership, Crew Coordination, Talent Direction, Shoot Scheduling, Location Management, Problem-Solving, Talent & Crew Management, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-functional Team Coordination.

Stakeholder & Client Relations

Client Communication, Relationship Building, Expectation Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Production Partner Management, Australian Industry Network.

Creative & Content Strategy

Creative Operations, Creative Direction, Content Strategy, Digital Content, Multi-platform Content, TVC Productions.

Financial Acumen

Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Cost Control, Profitability, Supplier Negotiation.

Project Management

Project Planning, Project Delivery, Timeline Management, Scope Management.

Startup & Innovation

MVP Development, Iterative Improvement, Fast-paced Environments, Scalable Systems.