Production Manager, Studios

Job Description

Production Manager, IMG Studios (MLS)

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

IMG Studios is searching for a talented Production Manager who can play a pivotal role in our production management team, overseeing a large sports production. We are seeking bi-lingual (English & Spanish) production experience in soccer to join our team!

IMG Studios produces coverage of Major League Soccer Season Pass via Apple TV. This role is a key team member supporting production and coverage of our studio and field production teams. This person will manage Production Coordinators in the NYC Studio in Harlem. We're looking for financial acumen to handle budgets and spend, operations expertise, coordination and logistics, and extensive experience working in production and studios.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for soccer, be bi-lingual in English and Spanish, and have the ability to work out of NY-based studio through the work week, including nights and weekends.
• Lead Studio Production team on logistical planning/execution (transport, accommodation, catering), financial planning/execution/reporting (daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting and budgeting), and general planning/problem-solving as required.
• Support Studio Producer, Director and editorial staff during weekly preparation and studio coverage
• Support studio on-screen talent during weekly preparation and studio coverage
• Collaborate with Lead PM and Studio PM to assure production and client needs are met
• Manage the production team including recruiting production coordinators and assistants, and proactively manage the career development of the team, resolving any problems which may arise. Liaise with HR as required.
• Manage and distribute production paperwork as required (Call sheets, studio information, etc.)
• Champion IMG's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives as well as ensuring that IMG's Mental Health initiatives are actively supported. Be responsible for negotiating, booking and issuing contracts with vendors, suppliers, freelancers
• Ensure Contingent Worker hires are booked in accordance with current employment/ tax guidelines
• Prepare budgets for productions in development
• Understand technical workflows and assist with the development of technical production plans
• Manage, arrange (and occasionally attend) shoots/outside broadcasts across the USA & Canada
• Be responsible for overseeing all health & safety procedures, protocols and requirements including risk assessments and insurance
• Work closely with colleagues during pre-production, production and post-production to champion and progress IMG's 'GreenToScreen' sustainability goals and reduce the production's carbon footprint wherever viable.
• Responsible for negotiating and issuing contracts for vendors, suppliers and Contingent Workers
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances

e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc
• Requires weekend working and occasional regional/international travel
• Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate
• DOILS will be given for days worked in addition to usual working pattern.

Key Results Areas
• Ensuring all productions are kept on budget and on schedule with Financial forecasts and cost reports submitted in a timely manner
• Positive Client Relationships
• Effectively manage production team including mentoring and development of junior team members
• All the necessary production and post-production paperwork and contracts are in place for production
• Insurance, health & safety paperwork and approvals are in place for production
• Manage compliance issues as appropriate
• Follow all procedures as per IMG Productions Guide
• Clear and effective communication internally and externally
• Proactive in providing solutions to problems, using experience to make decisions and move production forward

Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory
• Previous Production Management experience working on a variety of project and specifically Live OBs and/or studio shows
• Experience in managing junior production management personnel
• Ability to create a detailed, line-by-line production budgets
• Knowledge of production and post-production technologies and workflows
• Knowledge of archive and music clearance
• Knowledge of production insurance, health & safety
• Experience of dealing with clients

Qualifications and Training

Mandatory
• Safe Management of Productions (Health & Safety) training or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory
• Excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Solid Microsoft Excel + Word skills
• Ability to manage more than one project simultaneously
• Working without direct supervision
• Proactively provide solutions to problems

Aptitudes

Mandatory
• Positive, professional and pro-active approach to work
• First class interpersonal skills
• Great client liaison skills
• Team player
• Team management skills

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$90,000 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$120,000 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmpn12-18-220-1-239-42 in your application.