We're hiring a Production Manager. You will be responsible for assessing projects, planning production schedules, supervising the work force and ensuring the best production.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for facilitating the ENG shoot requests including managing each steps with the Production Assistant, liaising closely with the Senior Director to utilize in-house equipment, and staffs where possible or work with external company
Developing an in-depth knowledge of Alaraby's ENG equipment and inventory.
To maintain liaise with the logistic department to create travel plans for relevant staff
To organize carnets where appropriate
To ensure ENG risk assessment and methods statements are completed prior to shoot and Health & safety policies and licensing requirements are adhered to at all times
Assisting Operation Manger to collate , review, sign off and distribute third party Risk Assessments
Responsible to troubleshoot any issue the News/ Programs staff may have their non-studio programming
Create daily studio and ENG call sheets
To source contact third party suppliers as required, obtain quotations to ensure best values for money for Alaraby under the supervision of Operation Resources Manager
Ensure financial records for areas of responsibility are kept up to date
Ensure financial records for areas of responsibility are passed to Accounts department for payment in a timely manner
Manage the work load and take responsibility for the Production Assistant
Responsible to advise technical aspects of new studio programming, including viability, scheduling, budgeting
Responsible to understand and communicate technical issues to other staff and departments
Responsible to lead the team overseeing the maintenance of studio equipment
Responsible to perform under pressure in a Live news environment
Any other relevant duties assigned by the line manager

Key Skills/ Personal Attributes and Knowledge Required:

Must have highly developed communication skills, and be able to work effectively with all members of the production team, other contributors, and members of the public
Ability to understand the technical processes involved in television production, including camera, lighting, sound and editing
Must have good understanding of studio technical workflows
Have good understanding of and familiarity with studio cameras, lighting desk (Congo jnr), video playout, GFX, Sound Desk (Lawo) and similar
Have in depth knowledge of Alaraby's studio and ENG equipment and inventory
Must know how to ensure that all the necessary licenses and clearances have been obtained, and how to comply with regulations relating to liability and indemnity when shooting at different locations.
Must have up-to-date working knowledge of the relevant UK union and/or broadcaster regulations and agreements, and the legal requirements regarding working hours and the duty of care towards personnel
Must know how to access information about, and comply with, corresponding regulations and agreements in other countries
Initiative and problem solving skills
Resourcefulness and the ability to troubleshoot
Precise attention to detail and methodical approach to work
IT skills, and knowledge of the relevant computer packages
Current knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, and associated procedures, including Copyright, Data Protection, Public Liability, etc. and how to comply with regulatory requirements
Ability to perform under pressure in a Live news environment
Knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures

Qualifications & Experience:

More than 8 years' experience in relevant field
Bachelor's degree in in a media related or specialist subject may provide some useful background information.