Casting the Right Fit: How Redrob Streamlined Hiring for a Creative Powerhouse

Overview

This renowned video production agency has established itself as a creative powerhouse in the industry, known for producing compelling visual content across various platforms. By blending storytelling with cutting-edge technology, the agency has consistently delivered high-quality video productions that resonate with audiences and align with client objectives. The company is committed to innovation, efficiency, and a collaborative work environment; the agency has successfully carved out a distinct niche for itself in the fast-evolving world of digital media. 

Also, with a deep understanding of the trends shaping the video production landscape, they continue to meet clients' ever-evolving demands, making them a trusted partner for impactful visual narratives.

Challenges

The main challenge for the video production agency was finding an Assistant Director who had an excellent grasp of production processes and a strong creative vision and demonstrated the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects with tight deadlines. The ideal candidate needed an intricate blend of technical know-how, creative leadership, and organizational prowess, making the role challenging to fill.

Moreover, the agency sought an individual who embraced a collaborative approach, matching the company’s ethos of teamwork and innovation. They aimed to source talent solely through organic methods, bypassing expensive paid ads while reaching candidates with the right balance of industry experience, creative sensibility, and a passion for storytelling. To support ongoing productions without delays, this company’s recruitment process also needed to be swift and well-organized, ensuring top candidates were identified and processed efficiently.

Strategy

When the video production agency partnered with Redrob, our team crafted a specialized strategy that targeted organic candidate engagement through a multifaceted job posting approach. We used Redrob’s Job Posting feature to extend the agency’s reach to niche communities, focusing on creative and production-centric platforms. We utilized specialized forums, media industry job boards, and social channels often frequented by film professionals and production staff, driving the visibility of the Assistant Director position.

employed advanced 

To handle the expected high volume of applicants, Redrob recruitment tools like ATS helped the company reduce the manual task of going through each resume with the automated resume parsing the recruiters of this company sighed in relief for saving several hours in just one task. Once, they received the qualified candidates who could fit the eligibility bracket Redrob’s comprehensive library of over 3500 assessment tests came to this company’s rescue. They were able to customize the test and assignment questions to test the aptitude while the smart proctoring guaranteed by Redrob established a trust in the authenticity of the applicant.

Moreover, the Kanban Board helped them to maintain and manage candidate flow effectively. These tools helped eliminate manual administrative tasks, automatically filtering and organizing applications based on both technical and cultural alignment with the agency’s needs. Further, by designing a custom assessment they evaluated crucial competencies such as production management, script analysis, and creative leadership. 

They had another apprehension regarding the cultural fit. Therefore, to ensure cultural fit, we integrated our Psychometric Test, which helped identify candidates who thrived in collaborative, fast-paced environments—aligning with the agency's culture of creativity and innovation.

Results

• Attracted 182 high-quality candidates

• Filled the position within 18 days

• Reduced manual administrative tasks by 50%

• 60% recruitment efficiency