Production Manager, Studios

Who We Are:

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 responsible for ensuring appropriate contracts, health and safety compliance, and insurance provisions are in place.

Applications will close on Wednesday 10th June at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

IMG is seeking a talented Production Manager to play a pivotal role within the Production Management team, 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, including transport, accommodation, catering, and general operational planning and problem‑solving.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal facility providers and external suppliers, proactively managing communication, risks, and potential delays.

• Own and manage programme budgets, including forecasting, monitoring, and controlling costs, ensuring efficiencies are achieved and required margins are met. Escalate concerns to the Production Executive as required.

• Negotiate, appoint, and contract vendors, suppliers, and freelancers.

• Ensure all contingent worker hires comply with current UK and international employment and tax regulations.

• Ensure all production and post‑production paperwork, contracts, 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.

• Manage, arrange, and attend outside broadcasts and/or remote productions.

• Lead, manage, and develop the production team, including line management, mentoring, and support of Production Coordinators and Assistants.

• Oversee the creation and distribution of production documentation, including call sheets and studio information.

Skills and Abilities

• Proactive, professional leader with strong ownership and accountability. Confident decision‑maker with strong stakeholder and client management skills.

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.

• Calm, resilient, and solutions‑focused under pressure, particularly during live production.

• Strong people management and team leadership capability.

• Able to operate independently with sound judgement, while collaborating effectively within a wider team.

• Highly computer literate, with experience using production management, scheduling, and project management tools.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience in a Production Manager role, ideally with international experience across a range of productions, including live OBs and/or remote operations.

• Demonstrated experience managing and developing junior production management staff.

• Strong 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.

• Strong knowledge of production insurance and health and safety requirements.

• Experience working directly with clients and on‑screen talent.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time fixed-term contract until 11th September 2027

• This role is based at our office in Stockley Park, Uxbridge

• 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.

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