IMG
ProductionManager,Studios
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“Production Manager, Studios at IMG. Skills: operational and commercial delivery of production, maximizing the value of the creative team’s output, ensuring filming and post-production remain on schedule and within budget, managing day-to-day production operations, logistical planning, programme budgets management, forecasting, monitoring, controlling costs, negotiating, appointing, and contracting vendors, suppliers, and freelancers, ensuring contingent worker hires comply with current UK and in”
What You'll Achieve.
maximizing the value of the creative team’s output; ensuring production and client requirements are delivered efficiently and within budget; ensuring efficiencies are achieved and required margins are met; help reduce the production’s carbon footprint
Industry & Context.
operational planning and problem‑solving; solutions-focused
Some international travel may be required, Average 40 hours per week – During the event period, some flexibility will be required, as working hours may extend depending on the production schedule and operational needs, fixed term contract until August 2027
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in a Production Manager role, Demonstrated experience managing and developing junior production management staff, experience managing large-scale production budgets, working closely with production finance teams, In-depth knowledge of production and post-production technologies and workflows, Understanding and practical experience of archive and music clearance processes, knowledge of production insurance and health and safety requirements, Experience working directly with clients and on-screen talent, Experience sourcing suppliers and negotiating contracts, Confidence managing large crews during pre-production and event delivery, Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills, experience working with international teams and stakeholders where English is not a first language
Nice to Have
ideally with international experience across a range of productions, including live OBs and/or remote operations, multi-language skills
What You'll Do.
oversees the operational and commercial delivery of production
ensures that filming and post-production (where applicable) remain on schedule and within budget
managing day-to-day production operations
including staff scheduling
and operational costs
ensuring appropriate contracts
health and safety compliance
and insurance provisions are in place
overseeing a large‑scale sports production
Work closely with the Production Executive
Coordinating Producers
and Production Management team to ensure production and client requirements are delivered efficiently and within budget
Lead logistical planning across the production
and general operational planning and problem‑solving
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal facility providers and external suppliers
proactively managing communication
Own and manage programme budgets
including forecasting
and controlling costs
ensuring efficiencies are achieved and required margins are met
Ensure all contingent worker hires comply with current UK and international employment and tax regulations
Ensure all production and post‑production paperwork
and compliance documentation are completed and maintained
Ensure all health and safety requirements are met
including risk assessments and appropriate production insurance
Understand and contribute to the development of technical workflows and production plans
and attend outside broadcasts and/or remote productions
and develop the production team
including line management
and support of Production Coordinators and Assistants
Oversee the creation and distribution of production documentation
including call sheets and studio information
Champion IMG’s Diversity
Equity and Inclusion initiatives and actively support the organisation’s mental health programmes
Work collaboratively across pre‑production
and post‑production to support IMG’s GreenToScreen sustainability goals and help reduce the production’s carbon footprint
Undertake additional duties within the scope and purpose of the role as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Production Executive, Coordinating Producers, and Production Management team; Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal facility providers and external suppliers; Work collaboratively across pre‑production, production, and post‑production; Able to operate independently with sound judgement, while collaborating effectively within a wider team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication; proactive communication
Process & Methodology
project management tools, logistical planning, programme budgets management, forecasting, monitoring, controlling costs, risk management, delay management
Full Job Description
_**Who We Are:**_ IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. **What You’ll Do:** The Production Manager oversees the operational and commercial delivery of production, maximizing the value of the creative team’s output. This includes responsibility for personnel, technology, budgets, and scheduling. The Production Manager ensures that filming and post-production (where applicable) remain on schedule and within budget. The role involves managing day-to-day production operations, including staff scheduling, financial controls, and operational costs such as salaries, production expenses, and equipment rentals. The Production Manager is also responsibl
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