Unit Manager Production Jobs

Unit Manager needed for small travel doc show.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

- Negotiating and Clearing of locations
- Collecting/Tracking of Releases
- Crew travel arrangements
- Runs for production (must valid drivers license and clean driving record)
- Maintaining/reconciling Petty Cash float and PCard
- Call Sheet and Production Report preparation
- Shipping of Media
- Organizing of cast schedules
- Stills Photography and tracking
- Gear organization and movement
- Work with Producer to keep day on schedule and everyone fed and happy on a small budget
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Top Notch problem solving skills
- Ability to spend extended time on the road

The crew is only 5 people so UM must be a hands on person ready to step in an assist with all things.

Position begins in late January.

Please reply with resume and references.

Looking for an experienced Production Manager without least 3 8+ episode series as a PM in the field. Candidate should have experience staffing, scheduling and supervising crew, travel and day to day operations on set and in the office. This PM should have a positive demeanor while working in a stressful environment. Experience working with PO's, PC, Excel is required as well as great communication skills in person and via email.

Need an Austin local to help with a pilot filming in the Austin area.

Looking for an EXPERIENCED production manager WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCE who is well organized and is very proactive for a fast paced environment. Someone who can work under pressure well and someone who is extremely detail oriented. Great attitude, great communication skills and quick thinking is a MUST.

*Must have previous field experience
*Must be strong with paperwork
*Available to work weekends- hours are long
*Flexible to last minute schedule changes
*Travel will be involved
*Must be able to multitask and work under pressure
*Must know/understand camera lighting gear
*Must be able to turn around call sheets, petty cash, P-cards, PO’s quickly


Some daily duties include:
-Managing the production crew and overseeing all daily tasks
-Coordinating movements of crew to and from location
-Working closely with vendors for proper gear
-Crew meals
-Receipt organization
-Following safety protocols
-Hiring crew
-Keep crew on schedule
-Effectively communicate between different show departments
-Reporting to LP
-Petty cash, p-cards and Amex reports, PO’s

The job is tentatively scheduled to wrap the end of March. Please do not apply if you do not have extensive experience in production management or international travel experience for work.

Essential Functions:
Manage the technical production departments, which include: the stage, lighting and audio technicians and ensure all shows in the theaters run as planned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must have at least 10 years of collective work experience in:
• Scheduling and Managing a technical crew
• Running lights and/or audio for live theatrical productions
• Performing as a stagehand
• Rigging
• Calling Cues
• Carpentry
• Another aspect of showbiz i.e. (performer, writer, director, etc.)

Looking for experienced "One (Wo)Man Band" type Production Manager for new reality/Docu show on Travel Channel. A few weeks of prep in the office and then 2 weeks on 1 week off the road shoot schedule for 10 episodes. Must be a self starter and be familiar with roles and responsibilities of a Production Manger. Not looking for a coord looking to make the jump on this one.

Could lead to long term opportunities for the right candidate.

Production Manager

Description
Video company in Philadelphia seeking Production Manager to organize and oversee pre-production and production on a wide variety of video projects. Must have a strong technical and organizational background, as well as clear, direct, and diplomatic communication skills. This position will act as the main point of contact for both clients and the production team, shepherding projects through the process and ensuring that tasks are completed on time, within budget, and to clients’ satisfaction. Must have a team-focused attitude and a desire to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Responsibilities
Oversee production of projects from initial inquiry through shoot day(s)
Occasionally lead shoots as Producer/Director
Coordinate with Creative Director, Post-Production Manager, in-house team, and freelance staff to plan each project’s timeline and workflow
Communicate with clients, managing deadlines/expectations and facilitating pre-production and production logistics
Respond to inquiries and determine project scopes and budgets
Draft and send project proposals and contracts
Work with creative team and clients to create production schedules, scripts, storyboards, and prep materials
Assign crew to shoot days and negotiate rates with freelance staff
Allocate equipment and other resources for shoots; rent additional equipment if needed
Sync with Post-Production Manager to ensure smooth hand-off of shoot material and transition from production to post-production
Provide guidance and direction to editors and post-production staff as needed
Seek out, interview, and hire new production staff and freelancers
Record and track all information about projects and inquiries

Required Skills + Experience
At least 4+ years experience in video production
Excellent organization and communication skills

Rock Shrimp Productions is looking for an Austin based production manager for a new food competition series. Must be available to start Jan 21st and go until February 22nd. Food competition experience is mandatory. References will be checked.

Rock Shrimp Productions is looking for an NYC based production manager for a new food competition series. Must be available to start Jan 21st and go until February 22nd. Must be willing to potentially do some domestic travel. Food competition experience is mandatory. References will be checked.

Production Company looking for a full time Production Manager to join our existing team.
The position will work across multiple projects from a broad range of non-scripted programming.

Seeking candidates with at least two years of experience in non-scripted production.

Ideally you:

- excel at coordinating with multiple departments and are a team player.

- possess strong organization, tracking, and multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.

- are able to multitask and adapt to changes quickly, adjusting priorities while managing multiple demands.

- are friendly, flexible, proactive and an eager self-starter looking to learn and grow within the company.

- have a strong working knowledge of camera/lighting equipment.

- have high proficiency with Word, Excel, and Google Drive/Docs.

Duties include:

- hiring crew, managing start paperwork, crew timecards and payroll.

- managing production finance workflow including petty cash, credit cards and receipts, distribution lists, and insurance applications.

- scheduling shoots, managing gear requests and bookings, managing media workflow from field to post

- maintaining production schedules and calendars for internal and external distribution.

- working with Line Producer/EIC to track costs to budget and maintain cost reporting grids.

Los Angeles non-fiction production company seeking staff production manager to work with line producer and team handling multiple projects. Projects vary widely from doc to game to competition. Looking for someone who can juggle multiple projects and personalities. Please tell us a little bit about yourself via cover letter or note.

Looking for Production Manager with reality experience. Will be shooting on location in Morgan City, LA. Knowledge of local area including New Orleans is a must. Must have own transportation that they can use. Mileage will be paid. Starting end of Jan through end of March. This is a fast moving ghost investigation series with heavy recreations mixed in.

We are looking for a Production Manager for a new home renovation series that will film throughout the US.

Duties:
- Create, manage, & maintain production schedule with tight timeframe
- Manage sets
- Plan logistics for crew movement out in the field
- Find and hire local crew
- Make travel and hotel arrangements for talent and crew
- Manage Field Crew and Production Assistants
- Work with Field Producers/Senior Producer to allow creativity within the budget parameters

Previous home renovation show experience a major plus

Looking for a production manager to oversee the build and shipping of set pieces/stage in the Vallejo, CA area and travel to Los Angeles for a couple weeks to be on set. Must work as a local while in Vallejo, but production will cover travel costs for Los Angeles portion. Applicants must have experience with budgeting, cost reporting, and accounting procedures. There will also be some travel booking/logistics involved for a small crew (flights, hotels, and rental vehicles). Experience with metal fabrication and forklifts is highly preferred!

Hello! Looking for an experienced docu series PM who can work in the San Fran, Oakland or even Sacramento areas. Must have experience managing a crew of 8-10 people. Shooting approx 6 days at multiple locations that includes a cast member being released from prison. This series is about couples who form relationships while one is incarcerated, and follows their journey once their significant other is released. Security will always be present on set when the ex con is filming.

Thanks!
Erin

Seeking a Production Manager to join the team for an In-The-Kitchen cooking show that shoots in Minnesota.

Position will start in Los Angeles for a week of prep, then will travel to location to be there for two weeks.

Looking for a detail-oriented candidate who can deliver clean and organized paperwork and payroll to the office from the field, while also keeping on-set processes on track and on time in the field. Previous cooking show experience would be a major plus.

Looking forward to speaking with you!

Hi there,

DB Productions is a full-service production company specializing in short documentaries and brand stories.

We're looking for a smart, kind, and experienced Production Manager to do vacation cover next month. You'll be working from our offices in Flatiron, along with our Executive Producer and in-house editor. You'll also be corresponding with vendors and crew around the country for shoots and post services.

Ideally you are super organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. You're a talented multi-tasker with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and you're able to work across a range of projects with diplomacy, professionalism and sensitivity.

The cover period will extend for five weeks, starting Monday Jan 28th and ending Friday March 1st (plus one day before and one day after this period for handover).

**Agency, documentary, and branded content experience preferred**

RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
Tracking, projecting and actualizing expenses across multiple productions and development projects
Drafting production schedules and call sheets
Finding and booking crew (and negotiating rates) for shoots around the country
Booking additional gear, flights, travel, and hotel accommodations
Handling location and talent releases
Coordinating with crew and location contacts
Pulling stock footage and archival
Archival research and use reporting
Production music research and use reporting
Facilitating and processing weekly invoices and payments
Sending interviews to transcriptionist
Booking mixes and grades
Generating shot sheets of finished projects for clients' licensing records
Occasional assistant editing (using Adobe Premiere)
Additional research as needed for the EP

We'll do a one day handover and give you a bunch of notes, but for the most part you'll be expected to hit the ground running so please only apply if you're comfortable with all of the above.

Thank you!

As a PM you are a key part of the Production Management team.

Be a self-starter with a great attitude who has managerial experience.
Experience on Large Union Network shows. (minimum 3 show credits)
Assist EIC and Line Producer in budgeting and tracking costs with accurate PO and CR grids
Hire crew, verify union roster status, negotiate rates and approve timecards weekly
Create and maintain calendars, schedules, call sheets and production reports
Manage, track and reconcile PCard/Petty Cash spending, Purchase Orders, Check Requests and invoices for all departments
Acquiring and tracking vendor agreements as well as appearance, location and materials releases throughout production period
Support all departments in acquiring assets, rentals and/or equipment for series.

This job is set to start between January 14th - January 28th.

Production Company looking for a full time Production Manager to start early December.
Must have at least two years of PM experience in Non Fiction Television Production. Prior experience with deliverables and rights and clearances a plus. This position is great for an experienced PM looking to have steady income and stay in Los Angeles.

-Will be required to hire crew, book vendors, create purchase orders, organize meetings, manage petty cash, pcards, and receipts, and create start paperwork, distribution lists, and insurance applications.

-Will need to oversee and manage deliverables for all current shows to see that we meet all payment milestones. .

-Will need to be able to change tasks at a moments notice and quickly access priorities while managing multiple agendas.

-Must excel at coordinating with multiple departments and have a go-getter and can do attitude.

-Must be a self-starter and eager to learn and grow within the company. We are looking for someone that is friendly, helpful, flexible and proactive.

-Must be willing to give a 1 year commitment to the position.

-Must have strong organization, tracking, and multi-tasking skills as well as a
passion for detail.

-Must have knowledge of camera/lighting equipment and is able to help maintain a gear room.

-Must be willing to teach new Line Producers and other production staff the company policies.

-Must be extremely proficient at Word, Excel, Google Drive, and Box.com.