Production Manager
ViacomCBS
Hollywood, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/26/2019 5:55:00 PM PST
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The Short Form Production Group (SFPG) is a nimble team focused on the physical production management and close support to Brand Creative groups across Viacom Media Networks: Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TVLand. Types of content created: Promos, Image Campaigns, Still Photography (key art, gallery, press), Integrated Marketing, Show Opens, Corporate, Integrated Marketing, Consumer Products and/or any marketing project or initiative requiring production management expertise.
The Production Manager will be a physical production expert with the ability to line produce smaller projects and manage 3rd party productions for our linear content. They will possess the proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and projects with a laser focus on organization and, exercise attention to detail while prioritizing shifting priorities and deadlines. This is a demanding, fast-paced environment requiring one to be a self-starter, motivated, quick thinking, flexible, thorough and proactive. The Production Manager will be a continuous promoter and supporter of a diverse workplace, transparency and calculated risk taking.
• Manages and creates a production plan of action with the LP/Producer and works to bring the various aspects of the production together
• Hires crew and clearly defines rates and working conditions
• Communicates and disseminates information to cast and crew: call times, schedule call sheets, location information, etc.
• Updates the producer of the production’s financial status throughout production
• Provides constant feedback to the Producer/LP and alerts him/her to foreseeable conflicts or logistical challenges
• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of production coordinator(s) and/or production assistant(s) both staff and freelance
• Follows the budget set by the producer and is responsible for maintaining all logs (PO, PC, Payroll, etc.) via Showbiz budgeting
• Ensure that agreements, contracts and releases are executed
• Maintains in-house office, prop, locations, wrap folders, wardrobe storage
• Creates budgets and/or acts as LP on shoots as directed
• Limits liability exposure to Viacom and maintains a safe working set and environment
• Generate final cost reporting and/or actualizing of production budgets, and improve cost containment measures
• Manages project travel logistics for internal staff, cast and crew
• Facilitate vendor setup within ARIBA system and Submit/Confirm PO’s and invoices
• Prepare and process paperwork including payroll for crew, talent, and freelancers, and track progress
• Prepare T&E reconciliations for p-cards and corporate cards through Concur
• Field inquiries from vendors regarding invoices, payments, and/or vendor setup
• Maintain documentation on team shared drive
• Fulfill other duties and tasks as requested by the project lead or supervisor
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 6 yrs. physical production management experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or, equivalent work experience
• Must possess ability to anticipate production challenges and address, or bring attention to, before a negative impact
• Proven ability to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, and become proficient with OneDrive, Showbiz Budgeting, ShowMgr, SAP, ARIBA, Concur, etc.
• Must be able to travel, mainly domestically, some international possible
Additional Qualifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional, self-motivated, results-oriented, team player
• Maintain confidential information
• Inquisitive and willing to continue learning
• Able to assess and improve standard operating procedures and internal processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to take calculated risks and problem solve creatively