Whisper Films are a leading TV production company specialising in high-end sports production, branded entertainment and factual television. The company has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in TV by Broadcast Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019. This is an exciting opportunity to join the production team.
Whisper films is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

The Production Manager is a leading member of the Production Management team working to tight deadlines in an ever-changing environment. This is an office-based role with some on- location work, working with the Production Executive, Producers, Commercial Director and the Creative team.

The successful candidate will have experience of planning and delivering multiple projects for a variety of clients and broadcasters.

You will often be required to manage projects at different stages of production, with tight turnaround times and a range of delivery requirements.

You will be involved in planning complex projects from treatment / budget stages, through crewing and shoot logistics, to delivery (including compliance & insurance).

You will have good prior knowledge of rights & music clearance; post production paperwork & archive clearance.

You will also have excellent communication and written skills and an aptitude to adapt to new tasks. You will be expert at prioritising projects with ease and have a strong financial awareness.

Responsibilities
• Providing direct support to the Production Executives, assisting with the communication of key production information to Producers and the editorial team
• Planning shoots and booking crews and travel arrangements
• Overseeing the delivery of complex call sheets with accurate and detailed movement orders
• Scheduling shoots and edits; often juggling key personnel time with diverse requirements and limited availability
• Maintaining accurate financial records; reporting any budgetary issues via cost managers
• Understanding and distributing accurate client requirements to ensure that all deliverables are completed in a timely manner, in order to fulfil the brief
• Co-ordinating post production requirements (including edit schedules and client approvals process) and delivery specifications for multiple projects
• Implementing and promoting equality and diversity in the team and adhering to Health and Safety policies

Skills
• At least two Production Manager credit plus at least 2years' experience as Co-ordinator
• Experience of managing multiple projects for different clients / broadcasters
• Comfortable working in a pressurised environment within production team
• Proven leadership skills (including line managing team members) as well as a strong team ethic
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good budgeting skills
• Technical knowledge; camera kit / editing systems / delivery specifications
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to manage relationships in a diverse team
• A proactive attitude to work and promoting a positive work ethic in the team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Experience of dealing with logistics for filming abroad including visa applications and carnets
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to react quickly to project changes
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and new systems

Working Hours
Working hours are 9.30am - 6.30pm Monday - Friday.. Occasional long prep or filming days may be required. Weekend work may sometimes be required but DOIL's will be scheduled.
Location
The position will be predominantly based in Kew, SW London - although there are two other locations (Maidenhead & Cardiff) where the PM may occasionally be required.

Closing date: Thursday 23rd May 2019
Contract to start June 2019
Salary: TBN
Please send a CV and covering note.