Role: Studio Production Manager Location: Bristol Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE GDS Group is a global event, research and technology services company dedicated to helping clients meet the challenges posed by a fast-moving, digital, transformative business environment. Our outstanding Jugo events, B2B Digital Summits, Round Tables and Virtual Showcase events bring purchaser and provider communities together to find solutions to real-world business challenges. By researching, creating, and delivering insight-led content, every event strengthens our reputation and demonstrates our position of expertise in the industries and verticals in which we operate. A bit about us We currently work with the C-Suite in some of the world’s most well-known brands such as IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, Nike, Diageo, AWS and many more. We have broadcast studios in Bristol and offices in Miami and New York. About the role GDS Group deliver in excess of 2000 virtual events annually across both its stage and screen formats, the Studio Production Manager will lead the company’s studio operations as part of a wider strategic leadership team – focused on driving operational excellence across all facets of live production from its state-of-the-art studio facilities. The Studio Production Manager will have operational ownership of GDS Group’s broadcast studios, responsible for the day-to-day running of studios and crews across a busy schedule of global productions – including live production delivery, studio workflows, resource mapping, inventory management, production traffic and operational administration. As the Studio Production Manager, you will collaborate with the company’s in-house Technical Production, Design, Video, Producer and Presenting teams – with direct reporting accountability for all in-studio technical functions – to control the successful delivery of studio outputs to exceptional standards. In addition, you will be the leading light of GDS Group's studio innovation – pushing the boundaries of what’s technically possible in virtual and mixed reality environments and championing the company’s position as a leading virtual events provider. Key Responsibilities Ensuring the continuous uptime of the studio and its delivery mechanisms during working hours, including redundancy and contingency operating procedures Planning and management of the studio’s daily activities and outputs, ensuring the smooth running of all workflows, delivery mechanisms and administrative processes, driving efficiencies and innovation Management of all in-studio teams, including collaboration across HR, recruitment, training and ownership of in-studio team KPIs Working in partnership with GDS Group’s COO, Finance Director & VP Procurement to ensure studio budgeting and associated cost controls align with the company’s P&L Controlling the master studio schedule against a pre-defined, weekly volume requirement across GDS Group’s and Jugo core products – working closely with Sales & Product leaders to identify scheduling efficiencies and overcome scheduling conflicts Ownership of crew, equipment and facilities resource mapping aligned to the studio’s master schedule Maintaining a black book of freelance contacts across both core and supporting production functions Troubleshooting on production and technical challenges with both in-studio and operational delivery teams, providing viable solutions to unique situations Managing the ongoing equipment and inventory requirements of the studio’s stages and back-office functions – including the sourcing, negotiation and management of equipment with third party suppliers Acting as the conduit between technical and content production teams to consult on new and continuously evolving live production innovations Championing GDS Group’s studio facility as an innovation house and leading provider of disruptive live production formats for the virtual events marketplace Knowledge, Skills & Experience Experience managing a TV/film/broadcast/virtual studio facility and production crews, ability to understand and maximise opportunities using latest delivery software, familiarity of Unreal Engine and Aximmetry would be advantageous. Experience of managing teams and providing leadership that resonates – from training and support to performance and outputs – with aligned KPIs and success metrics A balance of technical production, operational and commercial prowess Exceptional production management experience of workflows, kit, capabilities and specialisms Innately organised with critical attention to detail Proactive problem-solving with a drive to continuous streamline production efficiencies An ability to balance commercial goals with the principle of efficient and well-planned production Articulate with strong stakeholder communications and able to control SLAs with both internal and external parties A passion for live studio production and an interest in the future of virtual live experiences This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, innovative and highly successful digital event and technology business so if you are interested, please get in touch ASAP for immediate consideration.