We have an opening for a freelance live broadcast PM/Producer with experience working on and managing live multi-camera studio events to work on an exciting event/broadcast at the beginning of July in London. We are looking to get someone on board ASAP to manage the brief from start to finish. You can read more about 2019's event here - https://fluxbroadcast.com/work/diageo-rizer-world-class-2019-awards/

World Class Project Manager Job Spec:

The Role: Production Manager / Producer
Responsibilities
Project planning and delivery

Client Liaison:

- Build strong relationships with the client and provide them with the confidence that their event is in safe hands.
- Attend client meetings, site visits and set clear expectations on deliverables and timelines.

Resourcing, Resourcing & Scheduling:

- Use Flux's project framework, methodologies and tools in the strategic planning of the event, including its risk assessment and communications plan.
- Set out clear expectations with the production team from internal engineers to freelance front end production crew.
- Complete tasks and hit milestones, tracking dependencies, time and resource usage.
- Promote collaborative teamwork and build positive inter team relationships with the engineering team.
- Use creative knowledge to advise on briefs and work with Producers, Directors and Graphic designers to round out the client's broadcast vision ensuring it is viable for broadcast.
- Use existing video production knowledge and understanding to effectively advise and educate when required.
- As well as creating a strong team environment, employ self-dependence and creative thinking or research to implement the required solutions.
- Efficient and diligent creation of H&S practices:
- Creating RAMs documentation and insurance approval
- Shared approach with our clients so they are aware of our actions and comfortable in our approach.

Arrange essential logistics:

- Overseeing the delivery, checking and documenting of hire equipment,
- Planning delivery to location,
- Creating delivery lists, carnets or freight numbering,
- Kit re-delivery to Flux offices and crew to unload,
- Crew travel and accommodation requirements,
- Crew call times, testing schedule, client schedule, rig schedule, rehearsal schedule, live schedule / show running order, de-rig schedule, onboarding, call sheet creation and distribution, collate project information and plans

Procurement & Budgeting:

- Track and manage the project budget, managing client expectations and employing change control processes to ensure both client satisfaction and project profitability.
- Hire and manage relevant suppliers, freelancers and equipment from hire houses.

Live Execution:

- Lead the team in the successful delivery of remote and on location shoots, promoting effective organisation within the team respecting the requirements and confinements that affect the rig, live and de-rig
- Manage and support all team members in their roles aiding them in creatively problem solving and mitigating issues by employing risk management
- Manage the clients expectations throughout the live event, making sure they are kept informed and happy with progress.

Required skills, knowledge and experience:

Strong:

- organisational skills
- communication skills, both written and verbal
- computer skills

The ability to:

- manage people across multiple crews
- manage multiple concurrent projects
- learn and adapt quickly to the digital environment

Solid understanding of:

- front-end creative and editorial integration into event planning
- live video production workflows and platforms
- project management workflows
- technical production knowledge

Experience:
- working in a live / high pressure environment
- managing projects for high profile clients
- with video production and broadcasting (live, remote and pre-recorded)
- managing budgets