Production Manager
London
Our client a leading broadcaster is looking for an experienced Production Manager to work with Director of Production and Programme Management on a wide range of factual and entertainment programmes across the organisations portfolio.
Responsibilities will include:
• Review and negotiate production budgets and schedules with producers and suppliers, ensuring value for money and assessing whether a production budget and schedule is appropriate for each production
• Negotiate all commercial terms for each commission
• Liaising with the channels departments to ensure excellent communication and efficiencies
• Working with the Director of Production on company/departmental systems and workflow, inputting into the change management of systems from creation through to implementation
• Managing the smooth running of payments for suppliers, approving invoices and managing the internal invoice system
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise from producers and suppliers
• Manage the end-to-end production process from intention to commission through to delivery and final cost
• Liaise with the Business and Legal Affairs department to ensure that the contracts are issued and signed in a timely manner
• Ability to manage multiple productions at various stages of the production cycle and ensure that system data is up to date in order to reflect this
• Identify new ways of working and contribute to effective implementation
Skills Required include:
• Solid proven experience in production management
• Knowledge of programme production is essential
• Experience in budgeting, cashflow, cost analysis and rights negotiations
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• Ability to take initiative with excellent problem solving skills
• Diplomacy, sensitivity & integrity
• Stringent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Knowledge of Production Insurance and Health & Safety of Productions
• Positive energy and a passion for production management
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel, Power Point and Outlook
PLEASE NOTE as much as we'd love to get back to all our candidates, due to high volume applications, if you haven't heard from us within 7 days, then you've been unsuccessful in this instance.