Production & Product Management
Hybrid
Germany

Managing Director

Description

A Berlin-based cultural impact organization working across storytelling, games, film, and media is seeking an experienced Managing Director to take full operational leadership.
Following a period of significant growth, the organization is transitioning from founder-led operations to structured executive management. This is a hands-on role for a senior operator who can bring clarity, accountability, and reliable execution to a creative, mission-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take full operational responsibility for the organization
  • Lead hiring, performance management, and team development
  • Manage approximately 7 direct reports within a 17-person team
  • Oversee production pipelines across media and game projects
  • Own budget execution and financial oversight
  • Implement systems, workflows, and operational structures
  • Translate strategy into actionable plans

REQUIREMENTS

  • Senior operational leadership experience (Managing Director, COO, Head of Operations, or similar)
  • Proven experience in media, entertainment, or game production 
  • Experience managing creative production pipelines
  • Strong people leadership and performance management skills
  • Budget ownership and financial literacy
  • Experience scaling small-to-mid-size teams
  • Based in Germany with regular presence in the Berlin region
  • Fluent English

WHAT THEY OFFER 

  • Permanent employment contract under German law
  • Stable, long-term funding within a globally active non-profit cultural organization
  • The opportunity to use media, storytelling, and digital technologies to create meaningful social impact
  • An international environment, collaborating with teams and partners across Brazil, Congo, India, Romania, and other countries
  • A values-driven workplace combining creative excellence with long-term cultural vision

ABOUT THE COMPANY
A globally active cultural impact organization that develops participatory storytelling projects across games, film, media, and education to amplify underrepresented voices and drive long-term social change.
Size of the studio: 17
Office locations: Berlin
Platform: gaming platform
Engine: Unity

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