WTA Media (Perform) are looking for a Production Manager with credited experience in the industry with the ability to help run and support the production management team.

The Production Manager for WTA Media will work directly with the Senior Production Manager to set-up and plan the production requirements for 23 Host Broadcasts in 2018 and delivery of all 47 WTA tournaments across the calendar.

The PM will be responsible for the production logistics and day to day running of the production team on-site and will be in charge of tournament operational budgets and management of crew on a daily basis.

The PM will work closely with the Senior PM to feed all tournament operational costs back into the master operational budget and plan productions, set targets and make sure the output meets the standards set by the Head of the Production and Managing Director.

What will you do in your new role?
Booking crew travel, accommodation, visas and carnets (where applicable) for designated Host Broadcast & Non-Host Broadcast tournaments.
Planning the onsite setup of designated Host Broadcast tournaments alongside the Senior Production Manager, Technical Operations Manager and Media Manager, and creating call sheets for these events.
Organising production crew logistics and the day-to-day running of the production on-site.
Creating and maintaining operational cost managers for all tournaments, alongside the Senior Production Manager.
Controlling and monitoring all production spending on individual tournaments and reporting back to the Senior Production Manager.
Managing all the content cost managers and reporting back to the Senior Production Manager.
Using ScheduALL to ensure all commentators and crew are paid correctly within Perform's payment terms.
Updating risk assessments for all tournaments with the production team and making sure all WTA Media contractors are aware of the work health and safety requirements.
Managing risk assessments, permits, visas and carnet for any content shoots outside of the regular requirements of a tournament.
Reporting on progress to the Senior Production Manager and Head of Production. Helping to support the production office team when the Senior PM and HOP are on location
Extensive global travel

Key Essentials:
Excellent organisational skills
Team management skills - must show evidence of management
Understanding of Outside Broadcast Health and Safety and Risk Assessment processes
Proven record in creating and managing cost trackers
Experience in creating and managing production budgets
DO YOU HAVE THESE DESIRABLES?
Ability to think on your feet when problems arise
Working with a vast array of different contacts in different global territories
Ability to take control of situations and problem solving on live events
Microsoft Office with particular emphasis on excel
THESE ARE THE PERFORM COMPETENCIES YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED IN YOUR ROLE....
Planning & Organising; Ability to set priorities, goals and time tables to achieve maximum productivity.
Communicating with Impact; Ability to effectively exchange information, news, ideas and meaning in a business environment.
Self-awareness; Understanding the impact on others and how to tailor approaches - Emotional Intelligence.
Teamwork & Collaboration; Working collaboratively with a group of people in order to accomplish a task or achieve a goal.

Benefits:

You'll receive up to 25 days annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), Single cover Aviva Private medical insurance*, Life Assurance (4x annual salary), matching pension contributions up to 5%, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme*, and Childcare Voucher Scheme*. Free parking is available for Feltham offices.

And there's more...... You'll have access to the Perform online learning portal (MindTools) and be part of our Career Deal, which aims to support your continued professional development. We also have a structured management development programme and a financially rewarding Refer a Friend scheme. If you fancy a move abroad; Perform are currently seeking the best talent in a number of countries around the world!


*Please Note - some of these benefits will be available to you upon successful completion of your probation.