Our multi award-winning YouTube channel The Overlap is growing, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our team in Manchester on a fixed-term basis to provide operational management across all areas of digital content for one of our primary clients.
Reporting into the Production Executive, this position is ideal for someone who is a strong communicator, has excellent attention to detail, and is seeking a busy and varied role.
What You'll Be Doing...
1. Providing operational management of production budgets and schedules
2. Hiring freelance staff and contractors, negotiating deals
3. Preparing call sheets and overseeing the production of risk assessments
4. Ensuring best Health & Safety practices are carried out on site, including restrictions on entry and exit requirements to international destinations
5. Managing production planning for studio recordings
6. Preparing budgets, finance reporting, and reconciling each production
7. Coordinating with suppliers on facilities, crew, and equipment bookings
8. Managing all travel and logistics associated with shoots
Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities, and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. This role may also require late starts/finishes and weekend/bank holiday working where necessary.
Requirements
1. You're based in the Manchester area
2. Experience in a similar role within the UK TV and digital industry landscape is preferred
3. Knowledge of rights and clearances, production and post-production workflows, insurance, and health & safety practices
4. Ability to work well in a team; experience managing Production Coordinators is a plus
5. First aid training is desirable but not mandatory; training can be provided
6. Experience with Albert and Sustainability reporting is an advantage
Benefits
The Overlap is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Join our team and be part of our exciting journey.
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