At VML Live, we inspire growth for ambitious brands through sport, experiential and entertainment. For more than 25 years, we’ve made it our mission to engage audiences across the world’s biggest sports, major competitions and bespoke experiences. We work solely for brands and are rights-holder agnostic, ensuring our priority remains driving the best results and ROI through our clients’ partnerships in sport and entertainment.
We are a close-knit, collaborative team with a unique and vibrant culture. Clients value our creativity, innovative thinking and strategic, insight-based approach to every challenge. Headquartered in London with offices in other key locations globally, we are proud to be part of the VML global network and WPP.
The Role
As a Production Manager, you will be an integral member of the production team, responsible for managing productions from brief to delivery, attending shoots in the UK and occasionally abroad.
You will be part of a core team of passionate and talented producers, creatives, editors and content creators, working with brands such as Coca-Cola, Aston Martin F1, Canon, KitKat, McLaren Racing and more, across sport, music and entertainment.
This role will involve working on multiple projects at once, overseeing a variety of aspects across the three stages of a production. This position provides extensive opportunity for growth for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
* Production support for shoots in the UK and internationally
* Drafting and tracking production timelines and schedules from brief to post-production, including time estimates and resource allocation
* Creating and managing production budgets, invoices, and purchase orders
* Overseeing bookings and contracts of talent and suppliers
* Licensing music, footage and imagery
* Managing shoot logistics - call sheets, carnets, kit hires, filming licenses, travel itineraries, visas and permits, ensuring relevant production paperwork is in place
* Overseeing edits
* Managing crew, kit and supplier lists
Key Requirements
* At least 3 years' experience in a similar role within a production, creative/advertising agency or broadcast company
* Excellent project management skills with a deep understanding of the production cycle
* Experience in sourcing crew both in the UK and internationally
* Great communication skills, with confidence and proven ability to engage agency, crew, talent and clients alike
* Creative mindset with an extensive knowledge of and interest in social media
* Great time management skills, able to multitask and prioritise workload
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to keep calm under pressure with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
* Entrepreneurial attitude, able to bring fresh and innovative ideas to improve the department output
* Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite is desirable
* Driving license is a plus
At VML Live, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.