Production Manager
Tennis Channel
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/15/2019 6:21:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Production Manager, Remotes
This Production Manager works in tandem with current Production Manager to manage all aspects of planning a full production for LIVE remote events and studio shows. The Production Manager is a direct report to the Executive Director, Production & Operations (Studio & Remotes) and oversees the Production Coordinator.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Remote Responsibilities
• Serves as key resource for all production teams in the field and primary liaison between a wide variety of entities (e.g. Facility Management, Production Crews, Talent, Site Operations, Vendors, Tournament Directors and other TV Network Representatives).
• Supervises facilities and staff working at remote events, both foreign & domestic.
• Hires new crew members. This includes staffing for all 3 categories:
• Above the line (freelance producers and directors, etc.)
• Below the line (freelance crew members that come through other companies)
• ENG crew members
• Oversees the acquisition and distribution of various production elements, such as event footage, music and music cue sheets, graphic elements, equipment etc.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities, on a large scale, to the appropriate personnel.
• Trains new hires on production departmental processes and procedures.
• Develops and ensures quality control of all production books.
• Manages and maintains planning documents: trackers & planning spreadsheets.
• Works closely with the Manager, Production Accountant on managing cost, coordination of crew, and show requirements to ensure timely processing of crew time cards and contracts/deal memos.
• Upholds a professional appearance and demeanor that reflects the role’s status as an ambassador and network representative for the Tennis Channel at an international level.
Studio Responsibilities
• Coordinates/generates the schedule of booking full production crews for studio show.
• Hires crew members for each show (below the line – freelance crew members that come through other companies)
• Supervises facilities and staff working studio shows.
• Primary liaison between wide variety of entities during world feed production.
• Trains new hires on production departmental processes and procedures.
• Works closely with the Manager, Production Accountant on coordination of crew and technical show requirements to ensure timely processing of crew time cards and contracts/deal memos.
• Works with production teams to ensure assigned productions meet network creative and technical objectives.
• Develops and ensures quality control of all production books and daily schedules.
Requirements:
• Domestic and International travel. Traveling between the U.S., Europe and Australia to attend as needed Grand Slams & tournaments; total travel time averages a minimum of 3 months (or 25%) per year
• Willingness to work 50 hours/week on a flexible schedule that includes Day, Night and Weekend shifts (Tennis season is Jan-Nov; heaviest workloads occur in the Summer months May-Sept)
• Ability to adapt and thrive in constantly changing environments, filled with unpredictable challenges and interaction with all personality types
• Enthusiasm for managing hands-on projects and the resourcefulness to ‘get your hands dirty’ and make things happen
• Proven and strong ability to multi-task, adapt to fast-pace environment and manage several productions start-to-finish
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years in Production Management role, or a similar position within the Sports or Entertainment Production Industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; organized, proactive, and quick-thinking.
• Rolodex of production contacts & talent (Domestic and International)
• Previous experience overseeing all aspects of travel for up to 150 people, including: flights, hotels, car rentals, food, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Experience with ShowManager and iNews.
Tennis Channel Inc. is part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country.
Tennis Channel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!