JACK SWORD

Senior Content Producer | Production Management | Creative Operations

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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 Experience

Senior Producer & Operations Director

Oxygen360

Jul 2020 - Mar 2025

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

  • 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.

Founder & Production Lead

wellpace

Mar 2025 - May 2024

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.

  • 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.

Composer & Audio Producer

Melodie Music

Jun 2020 - Mar 2024

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

  • 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.

Creative Producer

Discovery Inc

Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

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

  • 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.

Creative Producer

Network Ten

Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

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

  • 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.

Creative Producer

Nine Entertainment Co.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

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.

  • 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.

Promotions Coordinator

Nine Entertainment Co.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

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

  • 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.

Edit Coordinator

Nine Entertainment Co.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

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

  • 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

Entrepreneurship

UNSW Business School

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

Courses

  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership

Screen & Sound Production

UNSW Australia

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

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