The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.

An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, The Sun is now focusing on an exciting, video-focussed strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of The Sun's journalism.

Sun Originals is a brand new video production studio making premium series for The Sun, Sun Sport and Fabulous brands. Creating, developing and producing a slate of brand new original shows, the team are helping The Sun reach its next generation of viewers.

Your Role: As Production Manager, reporting into the Head of Production, you will oversee the smooth delivery of all original video formats published by the Sun Video Team. Supported by a Production Coordinator, you will work closely with the commissioning editors and their production teams to assess any early risks, create reasonable timelines, and be across budgets.

Suitable candidates should have a solid track record working on fast paced, high volume digital shortform programming for platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook with resilience and understanding the knock-on of changes to plans and adapting accordingly.

Day to day you will:
Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the original video production team
Manage the production schedule and run the weekly resource meeting
Accurately track projects, timing and spend, helping to manage departmental budgets
Create reasonable and achievable budgets for new commissioned shows
Report on variable project spend, flagging any potential risks early
Set up and run kick off meetings for new commissions
Oversee the Project Coordinator and their creation of Call Sheets and Risk Assessments
Liaise with suppliers and broker the best deals
Arrange for freelancer support as and when needed
Develop a strong network of creative suppliers
Work closely with the HOP to develop new working processes
Protect our relationship with the commercial team and ensure the smooth supply of assets and deliverables

What we are looking for from you
Proven experience within Digital Shortform production environment at manager level
An excellent understanding of project management and the creative and operational production process.
Experience of working across high volume projects at one time
Excellent attention to detail.
Highly organised with excellent ability to manage own and others time.
Pro-active can-do attitude with a willingness to take initiative.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own time and work to meet demanding deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate, prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.