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Join our dynamic team as a Production Manager, overseeing high-profile sports content including UEFA and FA projects. Based in Chiswick and White City, this role offers leadership in production logistics, budgeting, and client relations within a fast-paced broadcast environment. ABOUT THE COMPANY WHAT WE DO Gravity Media delivers an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes. OUR PEOPLE We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age. LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment. COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION MANAGER ABOUT THE ROLE A BRIEF SUMMARY Based out of our Production and Content Centres in Chiswick and White City, you will be part of an established production management team, reporting into the Senior Production Manager. You will be responsible for all aspects of production management for all projects, working closely with the executive and senior producers to effectively plan all aspects of our deliverables, including but not limited to our key UEFA and FA contracts. As Production Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day logistics of multiple projects, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish. Working closely with the Production team, you will facilitate all aspects of the production process, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are adhered to. You will be responsible for liaising with both internal and external contacts to address project requirements and specifications. Additionally, you will manage client relationships, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction with progress, while addressing any concerns or adjustments that may arise. Your role will be key in coordinating resources, managing production schedules, and ensuring the overall success of each project. You will benefit from being part of a dedicated team contributing to an inclusive and supportive working environment. This role is advertised working a full-time hybrid model, that combines remote and in-office work. Your line manager/Gravity Media reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, staff, and suppliers. Managing the production budget, monitoring expenses, and ensuring all costs are accurately documented and stay within budgetary constraints. Managing crew assignments for large-scale projects. Preparing quotes and handling invoicing for ongoing projects. Providing onsite production management support for some but not all projects. Ensuring Health and Safety paperwork and Risk Assessments are completed and distributed. Overall responsibility for making sure all aspects of production management are successfully planned and executed for each project, with support from the production coordinators. Communicating effectively with senior team members while providing guidance and leadership to junior team members, both in the office and on-site. Responsible for managing all administrative tasks, including pre- and post-production paperwork such as call sheets, risk assessments, and method statements. Assist with transcribing program scripts and music cue sheets, ensuring they are updated and maintained as the project evolves, and requirements change. Making sure that we’re following the HMRC guidelines regarding onboarding freelance crew. Following guidelines regarding GDPR regulations. Available for evening and weekend work. THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF Demonstrated experience in the majority of duties and responsibilities detailed in this job description. Extensive experience as a senior production coordinator within the sports industry, with a strong background in studio-based programming and outside broadcast facilities, thriving in fast-paced environments. A strong network of contacts and freelancers covering all aspects of the production process. A proactive, logical, and methodical approach to problem-solving, with proven troubleshooting skills. Previous experience mentoring Production Coordinators and Assistants. Direct report line Management experience (desirable but not required).#J-18808-Ljbffr