Production Manager

Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients' success through tailored solutions. One of North America's largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in North America, South America, and Europe.

Job Summary

The Production Manager manages third-party external on-location and in-studio productions on behalf of the client. This is not a people management role. It functions more in a line producer capacity, with responsibility for productions, vendors, and workflow rather than for direct reports. Reporting to the Operations and Special Projects Lead and working alongside a Producer team, this role coordinates both internal and third-party crews, opens and manages POs, and maintains budget oversight across all productions. The ideal candidate brings an established network of crews and vendors, is fluent in remote and truck-based production, and can quickly assess and translate third-party needs into action, deploying internal resources effectively to support external shoots. This role acts autonomously as the client's representative in the field, performing discovery on in-progress productions, flagging issues in real time, and rolling up their sleeves on-site when the production demands it.

What You'll Do:

External Production Management

• Serve as the client's primary representative across all third-party and on-location productions, acting autonomously to ensure executional standards are met

• Perform discovery on in-progress external productions, quickly assessing crew, logistics, and technical needs and reporting findings and issues back to the client in real time

• Maintain an encyclopedic awareness of ASG's resources both full-time and flex that are available to be engaged for these productions

• Align directly with third-party producers to ensure seamless coordination between outside crews and internal resources

• Travel to external shoot locations as needed (approximately 25%), rolling up sleeves to support or operate on-site when the production demands it

• Translate third-party production language and requirements into actionable plans that reflect the client's standards and resource capabilities

Crew & Vendor Coordination

• Source, book, and manage external production crews for on-location and remote shoots

• Leverage an established network of crew, vendor, and equipment contacts to staff productions efficiently and at the appropriate level

• Coordinate internal crew deployment in support of external productions, with a strong understanding of available resources and how to activate them

• Serve as the first point of escalation for crew questions, conflicts, and on-site challenges

Budget & Procurement

• Open and manage POs for all external productions, maintaining accurate budget tracking from pre-production through wrap

• Monitor spend across active productions, flagging variances and working proactively to stay within scope

• Evaluate vendor relationships and support procurement decisions that balance quality, cost, and turnaround

• Ensure all production resources are confirmed and in place ahead of each shoot day

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Report directly to the Operations and Special Projects Lead, providing regular updates on active and upcoming external productions

• Partner with the internal Producer team on pre-production planning, logistics, and post-production wrap

• Represent the client professionally in all third-party engagements, maintaining clear and proactive communication at all times

• Contribute to process improvements that reduce friction and strengthen the external production workflow

What You'll Bring:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously

• Calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure

• Experience working within a Managed Services or embedded team model is a plus

• Familiarity with remote streaming technology, broadcast software, and studio operations systems

• Flexibility to work weekends and adjusted hours as production demands require

• Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of how to achieve business objectives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience managing client relationships

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities

• Basic understanding of project financial parameters

• Ability to thrive in a service-oriented culture

Required Education and Experience:

• 4+ years of production management experience in a live broadcast, live streaming, or live studio production environment. Candidates without direct live production experience will not be considered.

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-discipline production crews in a fast-paced, live setting

• Strong working knowledge of live studio and remote production workflows, including control room operations, audio, and technical broadcast infrastructure

• Proven ability to build and manage crew schedules, production budgets, and procurement processes

Bonus Points:

• Experience in managed services or embedded teams
• Familiarity with project management platforms such as Airtable, Trello, or Monday.com is a plus
• Experience working in SharePoint for production tracking and billing management is a plus
• Familiarity with remote streaming tech, broadcast software, and studio ops systems

Step into a high-impact role at the cutting-edge of production. If you're passionate about orchestrating world-class experiences and ready to grow with a collaborative, innovative team, apply today with Advanced Systems Group!

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.