We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our team. Leading a PC, and and two APOC's, working alongside AP's to help produce our award winning series.
Day to day responsibilities include:
Overseeing all day-to-day physical production; you report directly to the EVP and oversee the production team, budget and schedule.
* You work with the Supv. producer and Showrunner to come up with the most efficient production plan for shoots
* Oversee the call sheets and production report process
* Track shooting costs and keeps the team on budget
- Negotiates crew hires (rates and deal terms) and sets up hires in payroll. Manages payroll for field crew,
- Manages all technical / media / equipment rentals and bidding
- Ensure that there is an efficient media-workflow between the field and post, and that this is communicated to all parties
- Ensures that there is an efficient release-workflow between the field and production office, and that this is communicated to all parties.
- Oversee the execution of all production logistics:
* This includes travel, hotel, vehicle rentals, camera approvals, equipment orders, etc.
* Processes other vital production documentation such as call sheets, permits, insurance, contracts, equipment, etc.
You are the main point of contact for all field issues, whether medical, technical, etc.
You work very closely with the local producing team to ensure that all production practices are happening efficiently (releases, accounting, travel, permits, hiring practices, etc)
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 2+ years of work experience in non-scripted documentary production
- 2+ years of work experience in a production management role
- An extensive understanding and firsthand experience for all production processes of premium content
- Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills are required
- Strong decision-making and management skills
- Ability to collaborate and contribute in an adaptive team environment
- Ability to effectively prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment