Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

Smosh is on the lookout for a seasoned Production Manager to join our incredible Production Team in Burbank, CA. This pivotal role requires a blend of creative acumen and logistical expertise, ensuring our projects align with our artistic vision while adhering to budget and schedule constraints. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of the production lifecycle across various formats and demonstrate a capability to manage complex projects with precision and a proactive mindset.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail – ensure accuracy across budgets, schedules and pertaining documents
• Strong Team Collaboration and Relationship-Building Abilities – work seamlessly with internal collaborators, cast, crew, and any external teams
• Positive & Proactive Problem Solving – anticipate potential issues and addresses them with a calm, solutions-oriented approach
• Effective Communication Skills – articulate accurate and timely information across teams to keep relevant parties informed and aligned
• Reliable and Punctual – meet deadlines, follow through on commitments, and demonstrate professionalism

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Creative & Production Alignment – Partner closely with the Sr Production Manager to align on creative goals, ensuring efficient scheduling and budgeting that meet project objectives.
• Oversee Production Documents – Facilitate the creation and dissemination of critical production documents, including call sheets and daily schedules, in collaboration with the Sr Production Manager.
• Supervise Timelines & Budgets – Monitor adherence to production and post-production timelines, budgets, and release schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential variances.
• Function as Assistant Director on Set –  Lead scripted shoot days, managing the set effectively, keeping cast and crew informed and organized.
• Build & Maintain Professional Relationships – Foster and grow strong connections with vendors and crew, enhancing production quality and efficiency.
• Support Payroll – Assist the EVP of Production in the payroll management for all project-based staff, ensuring accurate and timely compensation.
• Maintain Workflows & Communications – Keep workflow documents current and accessible, maintaining transparent and effective communication with the production team.
• Enforce Policies & Standards – Uphold company-wide policies, standards, and protocols across all production environments, both on location and in-studio.
• Drive Process Improvements – Continually seek out and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the production cycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in production management
• Comprehensive knowledge of the production process, including pre-production, production, accounting, and post-production stages.
• Versatility in managing productions across diverse formats, such as commercials, animation, scripted, variety, reality, documentaries, photoshoots, digital content, social media, music performances, and music videos.
• The ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, maintaining a highly organized and detail-oriented approach.
• A robust work ethic, complemented by a positive, can-do attitude, and strong written and verbal communication skills.