The Media Production job position involves management and administration from the pre-production stage to the end of the shoot. Production Manager will be ensuring a smooth production process oriented to detailed experience and proper administration at every single step.
The Media Production Manager will work with budgeting and accounting responsibilities through the production process.
The suitable candidate will have administrative experience working in a fast-paced production environment, have worked with the cast and crew well-lead to give the best results on the screen.
Major duties and responsibilities include working with the Producer and be in charge of administering the shooting process, scouting for locations, and overseeing transportation and accommodation for the cast and crew.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate should be willing to work in a challenging environment driven by the hunger for the best output.
The Media Production Manager’s job involves working outdoors and indoors as per the project requirements and should show flexibility in the schedules and passion for work in the TV industry.
Apart from scheduling responsibilities and budgeting, Media Production Manager handles numerous administrative tasks. They also ensure the safety and health regulations of the production team.
Media Production Manager Job Responsibilities:
The Media production manager is in charge of:
- Scout locations for the shoot and prepare availability reports.
- Make all the financial arrangements required to secure the chosen location for the production process to begin.
- Work in collaboration with the producers to prepare a shooting schedule based on all the key members involved.
- Keep a tab on the shooting dates and informing the cast and crew accordingly.
- Take care of all the formalities concerning the shooting locations and the production process, so it moves ahead without any stoppages.
- Create a production budget including the expenses for everything right from the personnel, locations, and the equipment used.
- Interact with the producers regarding the budget and keeping them informed about the financial viability of the project.
- Assist in the recruitment process for crew members and stay in constant touch with them to provide constructive feedback.
- Solve any production issues on the set regarding the location or personnel to ensure a fast-paced and efficient production process.
- Take care of the transportation and accommodation for all the cast and crew and ensuring that no issues arise.
- Be available to solve any issues regarding the personnel, location, or equipment used in the production process.
- Keep a tab on the production equipment and staying in touch with the suppliers ensures quick delivery when necessary.
- Prepare the daily production report detailing how the day’s production process went and suggesting any changes or improvements that can be made to make it smoother.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
- Organizational skills are a must for any good media production manager to administer the production process that involves several individuals playing distinct roles.
- Accounting and budgeting skills are also necessary to keep track of the production budget.
- People skills are also required as the media production manager must maintain a good working relationship with equipment suppliers and people responsible for the shooting locations.
- Keeping a tab on the rules and regulations and ensuring that none of them are broken during the production process.
- Bachelor’s Degree in arts management, journalism and mass communication, media studies, and other related fields such as theatre.
- A significant working experience in a fast-paced production environment.
- The Production Manager have passport and willing to travel international for some shooting days out of USA.
THIS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION AND ARE BASED ON A CONTRACT / 30 DAYS TV PRODUCTION SHOOT
CONTRACT SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE
$2500.00 UP TO $3500.00
WE REQUIRED THE CANDIDATE HAVE A VALID PASSPORT TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE USA.