Creative Producer- Microdrama- Gujarat

The Creative Producer for OTT Films at STAGE Gujarati will take ownership in shaping, developing, and executing high-quality original series that align with STAGEs entertainment-first cultural vision. This role bridges creative development and execution supporting the Creative Producer across all stages from concept to production ensuring that every show is engaging, culturally rooted, and creatively distinctive. Key Responsibilities 1. Content Ideation & Development Developing and shortlisting concepts or pitches for Micro-Dramas. Evaluate the pitch and show bible for creative feasibility, tone, and audience resonance. Collaborate with writers, creators, and production houses to refine and develop approved concepts. Contribute creatively in story discussions, ensuring alignment with STAGEs tone, audience psychology, and regional authenticity. 2. Creative Execution Collaborate closely with the Creative Producer (Micro-Dramas) on all aspects of creative supervision and storytelling refinement. Provide inputs and feedback and assist on casting, locations, art direction, cinematography, costumes, music, editing, and sound design to maintain high creative standards. Partner with Producers, showrunners, and production teams throughout pre-production, shoot, and post to ensure the best creative output. Work with the marketing and promo team for on-set execution of promos, behind-the-scenes shoots, and photoshoots aligned with brand tonality. 3. Research & Trendspotting Stay continuously updated on content trends, new storytelling formats, and emerging genres in the regional and national entertainment landscape. Track innovations in culture, youth behavior, and audience consumption patterns to help develop fresh, trend-aligned content ideas. 4. Project Management Oversee project timelines and deliverables to ensure all creative tasks are completed within deadlines. Collaborate with the production team on budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Provide constructive feedback and ensure creative integrity and consistency across episodes. Support smooth interdepartmental coordination to maintain on-schedule, high-quality project delivery. Skills & Competencies Creative & Storytelling Skills Strong understanding of characters, emotions, and visual storytelling. Sound knowledge of concept selection and series structure. Ability to maintain creative tonality across multi-episode formats. Pre-Production Understanding Good grasp of casting, locations, costumes, set design, and treatment. Strong budgeting skills and understanding of on-ground creative execution. Post-Production Knowledge Familiarity with editing, sound, BGM, DI, and VFX workflows. Ability to supervise edit cuts and give creative inputs for final polish. People & Process Management Excellent coordination and multitasking abilities. Proactive, no-follow-up attitude with strong implementation skills. Constructive communicator and problem solver with a team-first mindset. Strategic Understanding Basic understanding of data, insights, and audience behavior. Ability to align creative decisions with content performance goals. Cultural & Platform Understanding Deep connection with Gujarati culture and the Hindi-speaking belt (HSB) sensibilities. Passion for regional storytelling and grounded entertainment. Experience Requirements At least 2+ years of on-ground production experience in filmmaking, including verticals, and 2+ years of platform/channel experience High on learning, passion, and execution discipline. Ideal Candidate This role suits a hands-on creative storyteller who thrives in the process of shaping scripts, collaborating with teams, and delivering stories that emotionally connect with audiences. The ideal candidate is proactive, passionate about cinema, and deeply rooted in regional culture ready to grow into a Creative Producer role in the near future.
graduate
4-5 years
writer, content, ott, microdrama, gujarat, promo, social media