Overview
Digital Production Managers may be engaged for the operational, financial and logistical execution of digital productions, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, staffing, vendor management and post-production workflow. Depending on the engagement, a Digital Production Manager may support an individual production or provide operational oversight across multiple concurrent projects. We are particularly interested in those with production management experience in high-volume digital environments who are comfortable establishing scalable processes while maintaining visibility into budget, schedule, staffing and delivery risk. Potential Scope of Work Budgeting and Financial Management Prepare, manage and actualize production budgets for assigned projects
Track expenditures against approved budgets
Identify variances before overages occur
Coordinate purchase orders, invoices and vendor payments Support forecasting for the digital slate
Prepare cost reports and reconciliations for internal review and, where applicable, client billing Scheduling and Resource Management Develop and maintain production schedules and post-production calendars Coordinate resource allocation across concurrent productions, including personnel, equipment and facilities
Maintain slate-level visibility and reporting for applicable stakeholders
Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints Staffing and Vendor Management Source, engage and onboard freelance production and post-production personnel, including producers, editors, directors of photography, camera assistants, audio technicians and motion designers
Develop and maintain a qualified freelance roster with current rate, availability and performance information
Negotiate and administer vendor agreements with post-production facilities, graphics studios, music libraries and transcription and captioning services
Evaluate vendor performance and recommend adjustments to the vendor roster Production Administration and Compliance Administer deal memos, contracts, releases, permits and certificates of insurance in coordination with production management, legal and other relevant teams
Support compliance with applicable labor requirements, including union and non-union engagement terms
Maintain complete production files and documentation for all projects Workflow and Infrastructure Establish and maintain post-production workflow, including media management, storage architecture, review-and-approval systems and archival procedures
Develop and maintain templates, trackers, delivery checklists and standard operating procedures
Identify and implement process improvements as slate volume increases Required Qualifications
Experience in production management, line producing or production operations, including demonstrable digital or social content experience
Demonstrated experience managing production budgets from bid through actualization
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets or comparable budgeting and project tracking tools
Working knowledge of production contracts, releases, clearances and rights management
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent productions with overlapping schedules Preferred Qualifications
Experience establishing a production management function
Experience spanning both premium television production and digital-native content environments
Familiarity with union and non-union production environments
Experience with branded content, including client billing, reconciliation and reporting requirements
Proficiency with production management and review platforms, including Frame.io, Movie Magic, Showbiz Budgeting or comparable systems
Familiarity with media asset management and shared storage systems Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Sound commercial judgment regarding market rates for production personnel, equipment and services
Clear and direct communication style, particularly regarding schedule, budget, staffing and delivery risks
Ability to prioritize effectively in a high-volume environment
Understanding of digital content production economics (as compared to premium television) Working Conditions
Working conditions will vary by project. Engagements may be primarily office-based or hybrid, with periodic attendance at studios or production locations. Certain productions may require evening, weekend or travel availability. General Talent Database Notice
Submission of information for inclusion in this talent database does not create an employment relationship, guarantee consideration for any particular project or constitute an offer of employment. The company may retain submitted information for the purpose of evaluating individuals for future project opportunities, subject to applicable privacy and record-retention requirements. If an individual is selected for a particular project, the terms of that employment will be communicated separately through the applicable hiring documentation.