Production Manager

Job Description

Who We Are:

IMG Production & Studios is part of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.

IMG Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/img-media/

IMG Media Website - https://www.imgmedia.com/

What You'll Do:

IMG Productions is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Production Manager for an exciting live soccer broadcast project in North America taking shape in 2023.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate in the future of live streaming sports and who are detail- orientated and work well under pressure, whether independently or in a team setting. Production knowledge of live broadcast is key and any technical live broadcast knowledge a bonus!

As the Production Manager, you will supervise the operational aspects of the production and maximise the value of the creative team's output. This includes personnel, technology, budgeting, and scheduling, whilst adhering to health and safety and insurance provisions.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• Lead Studio Production team on logistical planning and execution for transport, accommodation and catering
• Lead on financial planning/execution for daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting and budgeting
• Support Studio producer, director and editorial staff 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. Liaising with HR as required.
• Manage and distribute production paperwork as required i.e. call sheets and studio information
• Champion IMG's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives as well as ensuring that IMG's Mental Health initiatives are actively supported.
• 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
• Requires weekend working and occasional regional/international travel

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Previous Production Management experience working on a variety of projects and specifically mobile units/Outside Broadcasts and/or live studio shows
• Experience in managing personnel
• Ability to create, update and monitor 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

We'd Love If You Also Have These:
• 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
Our Values:
• We are fueled by Persistence, adapting and seeking solutions in the face of challenges.
• We support and elevate diverse voices, promoting equity and Inclusion within our company, industries and community.
• We operate with a spirit of Entrepreneurialism, a willingness to take risks and mindset that is built to disrupt.
• We rely on Collaboration across our network to power culture and unite people around the world.
• We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence in every aspect of our work, including how we interact with one another, our clients and our partners.
Our Work Ethic:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and ally-ship the way we do anything. Fiercely and fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world's diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Long-Term Disability
• Buy-up Long-Term Disability
• Commuter Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare/Elder Care
• Online Education
• Fitness & Wellness Membership
• Breast Milk Shipping Service
• PTO and FMLA

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
• Tele/Virtual Interview - 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual - with hiring manager and peer
• 2nd stage interview – Virtual- if required

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:
$93,750 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$137,500 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1w1mv-18-117-186-92-42 in your application.