We 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 and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

The Production Manager should be confident working to tight deadlines in an ever-changing environment. This is mainly an office-based role with some on-location work, working with the Production Executive, Producers, Commercial Director and the Creative team.

Responsibilities
* Providing direct support to the Production Executives, assisting with the communication of key production information to Producers and the editorial team
* Planning shoots, OB's, booking crews and travel arrangements
* Overseeing the delivery of complex call sheets with accurate and detailed movement orders
* Scheduling 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 and GDPR policies

Skills
* At least two Production Manager credits in sports plus at least 2 years' experience as Co-ordinator
* Experience of managing multiple projects for different clients / broadcasters
* You must have a strong background in live sports broadcasting and budgeting
* Comfortable working in a pressurised environment within production team including live output
* Proven leadership skills (including line managing team members) as well as a strong team ethic
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* You will have good prior knowledge of rights & music clearance; post production paperwork & archive clearance.
* The ability to plan and budget complex OB's and experience of preparing budgets for tenders/new business
* A basic understanding of remote production solutions
* Technical knowledge; camera kit / editing systems / delivery specifications
* 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

Working Days
Monday - Friday. We offer the option of flexitime or part time. 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: 25th October 2019
Contract to start January 2020
Salary: dependent on experience

Please apply via ProductionBase with a CV and covering note.