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Looking for a strong production manager to work across multiple upcoming projects.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
-Overseeing 1 – 2 production coordinators, and production associate
-Booking/negotiating rates with crew, vendors, and project-based employees
-Liaising with department heads to ensure their needs are addressed, and production expectations are met
-Creating and distributing shoot schedules
-Oversee Covid safety planning & protocols
-Working with LP to track costs, helping ensure projects are in accordance with budget & cost reports are up to date
-Support LP & EIC with assigned duties as needed

Candidate must have excellent communication & organizational skills, foresight, and a positive attitude. Experience on studio based & union productions, with basic knowledge of IATSE, DGA, & SAG-AFTRA working conditions/payroll is ideal but not required.

This is a primarily remote & project-based position, with the possibility of extension into more long-term work. The position will be expected to be on site for shoots, mostly in the New York City area, with potential to travel.

Seeking seasoned production manager for home renovation / design series in NY and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Hiring, managing, and overseeing crew of 10+ and talent.
-Manages production schedule with EP and coordinates daily call sheet.
-Coordinates necessary travel arrangements.
-Secures and clears field locations as needed.
-Secures all necessary filming permits.
-Manages budget lines associated with field production.
-Ensures all field releases are complete and returned to production office for deliverables.
-Upholds and enforces company policies including health and safety protocol.

Must have a clean driving record and feel comfortable driving production vehicles. Must work well in a team and posses strong communication and time management skills.

The Paramount Multiplatform Production Group is seeking freelance Production Managers in New York for upcoming project-based opportunities. Candidates must be physical production experts with the ability to manage projects both large and small. The Production Manager should be capable of working as a project lead and also in direct partnership with line producers and production executives.

Experience with commercial promos, image campaigns, still photography (key art, gallery, unit photography), digital web series, and linear extension content is a must. Candidates should exercise good judgment, show initiative, and be a team player.


Job Responsibilities:

• Manages and develops production plans in partnership with the LP/Producer
• Hires crew and clearly defines rates and working conditions
• Effectively communicates key information to cast and crew including call times, schedules, call sheets, location information, etc.
• Provides constant feedback to producers and alerts them to foreseeable conflicts or logistical challenges.
• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of production coordinator(s) and/or production assistant(s) both staff and freelance
• Follows the budget set by the producer and is responsible for maintaining all logs (PO, PC, Payroll, etc.) via Showbiz or Movie Magic budgeting
• Ensures that agreements, contracts, and releases are fully executed
• Creates budget estimates and acts as line producer on shoots as required
• Works with cross functional partners: Business and Legal Affairs (BALA), Risk Management, Finance, Safety, Labor Relations (inclusive of all union entities: DGA, AFTRA, IA, and Teamsters), Production Technologies, Human Resources, MML, Music and Talent and Employment Law
• Oversees COVID protocols and planning including coordination of testing and on set safety measures
• Consults with Paramount legal teams and follows internal guidance and processes to limit liability exposure to ViacomCBS
• Generates final cost reporting and actualizing of production budgets
• Manages project travel logistics for internal staff, cast and crew
• Facilitates vendor setup within ARIBA system and submits/confirms purchase orders and invoices
• Prepares and process payroll paperwork for cast and crew via EP Payroll or Cast and Crew Payroll
• Prepares T&E reconciliations for p-cards and corporate cards through Concur
• Fields inquiries from vendors regarding invoices, payments, and/or vendor setup
• Maintains documentation on team’s shared drive
• Maintains and expands rolodex of highly qualified crew and department heads
• Maintains, seeks, and supports a diverse workforce and vendor pool
• Research, curate, and develop relationships with vendors, while continually analyzing cost efficiencies
• Maintains potential filming locations and studios in the US
• Manages project wrap out and budget actualization
• Archives materials and information per group procedures on shared drive
• Fulfills other duties and tasks as requested by the project lead or supervisor


Qualifications:
• BA/BS Degree preferred
• Ability to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional, self-motivated, results-oriented with a “can do” attitude
• Must be able to travel, mainly domestically, some international possible
• 6 Years + physical production management experience
• Able to respond after business hours to urgent and timely issues
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Inquisitive and willing to continue learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Showbiz and Movie Magic budgeting, EP Payroll, with ability become proficient in OneDrive, Ariba, Concur, and Market
• Willingness to take calculated risks and think out of the box while communicating intentions to stakeholders.

We are looking for two strong Tri-state area production managers for a "Follow," reality show, shooting in New York City and surrounding suburbs, this summer.

Should be strong in the following areas. (Items will be split between 2 PMS who will over see two coordinators to delegate to as well.)

Creating and distro of daily call sheets and creating daily production reports
Location management of all field shoots (including permitting)
Over-see coodinators on transportation/Hotel /field logistics (Daily Crew Van assignments, airline,hotel and car rentals )
Responsible for Credit cards, PC and invoice management and reconciling of all PC and credit card field receipts.
Assist in tracking all costs over, all departments with LP and wrapping out costs with LP
Be on site for all shoots
Staff /crew payroll set up and processing and calculating of all electronic weekly crew time cards with LP
Track all crew /staff hires
Manage all Coordinators and PAs
Manage production office set up with Coordinators
Over-see safety /Production risk Incident reports and generate all COI docs
Oversee management of crew meals, craft service and catering that is set up by Coordinators and PAs
Consult with creative on over-all shoot scheduling and maintain calendar
Assist with and knowledge of Covid coordination.
Strong knowledge of crew rates and crew scheduling rules and crew management. with regard to over-time, short turn around, meal penalties,
Liason with Producers on Cast and Talent logistical and catering needs on site.
Assist Line Producer with hiring and negotiating rates for all Coordinator, PAs and tech crew positions.
Assst Line Producer with tracking of all talent payments
Assist Line Producer with tracking of all contract payments.
Starts early June (Can be flexible)
Ends Mid to late Sept

Need strong/experienced Production Manager with international experience for format type reality show.
Experience with vendors, booking, coordination, help with cost tracking, POs, meals etc.
LA or NY based preferred, but job will be remote. Travel will take place internationally mid June for approx. 5 weeks.
Experience working with COVID protocols and requirements.
Rate based off level of experience.
Must be able to provide 3 references from previous PM positions.


Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!

*Dates are tentative*
*Possibility for extension*

NYC-based production company is looking for a seasoned Production Manager for a factual TV program. Must be proficient in standard production & post practices - booking crew & equipment, working with international fixers, payroll, POs, booking travel, call sheets, transcriptions, deliverables, etc. We’re looking for someone who can manage multiple field teams at once. International experience is preferred. The position is remote but should have the ability to work NYC hours. Start date of 5/31 or 6/6.

Looking for a PM with reality docu-series experienced. Will be overseeing a small crew. Will be working independently, handle all field logistics with the support of a LP. Travel to upstate NY will be required. Housing, per diem, transpo will be provided. Please respond with weekly salary.

Looking for a Production Manager for an MTV Studio show with the below experience:

- ViacomCBS/Paramount experience is preferred, but not required
- NYC local, with the ability to travel for the week or so on set (shooting in ATL)
- Soundstage experience
- Working with SAG-AFTRA talent, IATSE and DGA crews
- Work closely with Line Producer and Production executives
- Able to manage budget and track costs
- Ability to hire own PM team, as well as all Key Department Heads
- Strong negotiations skills and relationships with Vendors
- Manage pre-pro, shoot and wrap
- Excellent communication skills with a great attitude
- Professionalism working with high level talent and executives
- Ability to multi-task and manage large crew

Seeking an organized, communicative field Production Manager to start on Monday, 6/6 through Wednesday, 6/8. This person will be managing an interview shoot on location on Tuesday, 6/7.

Interview will occur at an LA office (exact area TBD.). Candidates must have a background in documentary / non-scripted television, with specific experience managing intv shoots highly preferred.

Rate - $350 / 12

We look forward to hearing from you!